Gcore Streaming Platform
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What is Gcore Streaming Platform
Gcore Streaming Platform is a cloud video streaming service used to ingest, transcode, package, and deliver live and on-demand video over the internet. It targets media companies, sports and event broadcasters, and enterprises that need scalable streaming with global delivery. The platform combines streaming workflows (live channels, VOD processing) with CDN delivery and security controls, and it is typically implemented via web-based management plus APIs for integration into existing apps and sites.
Integrated streaming and CDN delivery
The product is designed to run the streaming workflow and content delivery as a single service, which can reduce the need to stitch together separate vendors for origin, packaging, and distribution. This is useful for teams that want one operational surface for live channels and VOD. It also aligns well with use cases where global delivery performance and edge distribution are core requirements.
API-driven workflow automation
Gcore provides APIs intended for provisioning streams, managing assets, and integrating playback workflows into custom applications. This supports engineering-led teams that need to embed streaming into products rather than rely only on a studio-style UI. Compared with tools focused on browser-based production, it is oriented toward backend control and integration.
Security and access controls
The platform includes controls commonly used in commercial streaming deployments, such as tokenized access and other delivery protections (availability varies by plan and configuration). These features help organizations manage who can access streams and reduce casual link sharing. It is relevant for paid events, internal broadcasts, and partner-only video distribution.
Less emphasis on production tools
The platform focuses on streaming infrastructure (ingest, processing, delivery) rather than end-to-end browser-based recording and live production. Organizations that need built-in guest capture, producer controls, and webinar-style engagement may require additional tools. This can increase implementation effort for marketing or communications teams that prefer an all-in-one studio experience.
Implementation can be technical
API-first capabilities and infrastructure-style configuration can require developer involvement for integration, player setup, and workflow automation. Teams without in-house video engineering may face a longer time-to-launch than with UI-led video hosting products. Operational ownership (monitoring, incident response, stream redundancy design) may also sit with technical staff.
Feature depth varies by module
Some capabilities that buyers expect in mature video platforms—such as advanced video marketing analytics, built-in lead capture, or deep CMS-style content management—may not be as central to an infrastructure-oriented offering. Organizations may need to pair it with separate analytics, monetization, or audience tools depending on requirements. Buyers should validate which features are native versus requiring external components.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (per-minute billing) Free tier/trial: Free basic encoding (adaptive bitrate encoding up to 1080p) permanently; 14-day free trial available (no credit card; trial limits apply).
Example costs (official Gcore website):
- Encoding: Free (adaptive bitrate encoding for up to 480 SD and 1080 FullHD included).
- Storage: €0.00205 per minute.
- Streaming / Delivery: €0.00080 per minute.
- AI Speech Recognition: €0.01 per minute.
- AI Content Moderation: €0.06 per minute.
- Restreaming (items <24h): €0.10 per item (as an add-on/option).
Custom / Enterprise & options:
- Enterprise: Custom pricing (per-minute or per-GB basis), SLAs and tailored trials available.
- Optional billing per GB (available on request) instead of per-minute.
- Add-ons adjustments: enabling H.265/AV1 increases cost (site notes multipliers, e.g., x1.5 for H.265/AV1).
- Prices exclude VAT.
Discounts / Payment options:
- Volume discounts available; contact sales for negotiated rates and enterprise terms.
Notes / limits from official site:
- Free encoding includes multi-bitrate encoding and is limited to streams/videos up to 48 hours; additional limits apply during trial (14 days trial with a 30-minute limit on storage and encoding).
Seller details
Gcore
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
2014
Private
https://gcore.com/
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