You can configure sessions to be streamed live, simulive, or on-demand. Choose from several options based on the features and capabilities that you need for your event. Some options are built-in to the EventHub platform, whereas others require external tools. This article reviews the video streaming options and includes details about each one.
For details on how to use external tools, please refer to the documentation provided by the respective platform.
1. Video Types and Compatible Streaming Tools
When creating a new video streaming channel in the [Video streaming] tab, you must select a [Video type]. This option determines the streaming formats and tools that you can use for this channel.
The following table outlines each video type's available streaming formats and tools.
| Video Type | Streaming Format | Streaming Tool | Features and Considerations |
| YouTube | - Live - On-demand |
YouTube | - A common and familiar platform - Not ideal for hidden video content (e.g., for private or paid events) - Strict copyright laws may delist videos with applicable background music, images, etc. - Ads may play on the videos, even if not monetized. - Also works with the EventHub [Archive videos] function |
| Vimeo | - Live - On-demand |
Vimeo | - Easy to hide video content (e.g., for private or paid events) - Also works with the EventHub [Archive videos] function |
| RTMP Streaming | - Live | Zoom | - A video conferencing tool that supports RTMP streaming - A globally popular tool that most presenters are familiar with |
| Whereby | - A video conferencing tool that supports RTMP streaming - Customizable logos and branding |
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| Webex | - A video conferencing tool that supports RTMP streaming | ||
| Restream | - A web-based streaming tool with studio production features that allow for more advanced video editing and customization options | ||
| StreamYard | - A web-based streaming tool with studio production features that allow for more advanced video editing and customization options | ||
| OBS | - Downloadable streaming software with studio production features that allow for more advanced video editing and customization options | ||
| Live Streaming (Whereby) | - Live | Built into EventHub | - Live streamed with Whereby via the EventHub platform - Customizable backgrounds and logos for branding - No Whereby account needed |
| Simulive | - Simulive | Built into EventHub | - Pre-recorded video content is uploaded to the EventHub platform and streamed to the Event Page at a specific time as if it were live (viewers cannot rewind or skip ahead). - Reduces strain on production teams and hosts, especially on the day of the event - Reduces risk of technical issues - Reduces labor hours per event - See the following article for more information: Simulive Streaming |
<tips>The "Live Streaming (Whereby)" option does not require an account to live stream, whereas the Whereby option for "RTMP Streaming" does require an account. As both of these options are functionally the same, we recommend the "Live Streaming (Whereby)" option because of its simplified setup.</tips>
2. Streaming Tool Requirements
When using third-party tools, you must select a plan that meets the requirements for your video type. For example, for the RTMP Streaming video types, make sure to select a plan that includes RTMP streaming for the respective tool. The following table outlines the minimum plans needed for each listed streaming tool.
| Video Type | Contracting Platform | Necessary Account Details |
| YouTube | YouTube | Free account or above |
| Vimeo | Vimeo | Varies according to the number of video uploads "Advanced" plan or above for live streaming |
| RTMP Streaming | Zoom | "Pro" plan or above |
| Restream | "Standard" plan or above | |
| StreamYard | "Basic" plan or above | |
| OBS | No account required | |
| Webex | Webex Meetings: "Business" Plan or above Webex Events: "Pro" plan or above |
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| Whereby | Whereby Embedded: "Build" plan | |
| Live Streaming (Whereby) | N/A | No account required |
| Simulive | N/A | No account required |
<attention>As features and plans are subject to change, confirm the requirements directly with each tool or platform to ensure compatibility.</attention>