Platform Features

The VideoWhisper Live Streaming plugin supports four distinct streaming interfaces, each suited to different use cases. All interfaces run on a shared WordPress installation and can be active simultaneously.

Streaming Interfaces

🎥 WebcamApp — Browser WebRTC Broadcasting

Modern React-based broadcast app for simple, high-quality live streaming directly from any browser.

  • One-click broadcasting from Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari — no plugins or downloads required
  • Device selection — choose camera and microphone before going live
  • BroadcastChat view — viewers see live video with integrated text chat
  • HLS fallback for viewers on devices without WebRTC support
  • Full HD streaming with adaptive bitrate
  • Stream key and embed code for each channel
  • Requires VideoWhisper streaming server (included in all plans)

💬 HTML5 Videochat — Advanced Broadcasting & Tipping

Full-featured broadcast and videochat interface supporting WebRTC and external RTMP encoders.

  • WebRTC broadcasting from browser — no software required
  • RTMP ingest — compatible with OBS Studio, Streamlabs, XSplit
  • Mobile broadcasting via Larix Broadcaster or any RTMP mobile app
  • Tips & gifts — viewers send virtual currency to broadcasters
  • Pay-per-view with WooCommerce integration
  • Group shows, viewer lists, and moderator controls
  • Private messaging + channel chat with emoji
  • Token/tip system with configurable amounts and animations

📷 Restream Player — IP Camera & RTSP Streaming

Stream any RTSP IP camera directly to your website without transcoding infrastructure.

  • RTSP to HLS/DASH conversion — serve any IP camera feed in-browser
  • All major brands supported: Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, Amcrest, and any RTSP camera
  • Channel-level access control — restrict feeds to specific user groups
  • Multiple camera channels managed from one dashboard
  • Low-latency playback with configurable buffer
  • PTZ control support (camera-dependent)
  • Ideal for Airbnb hosts, pet hotels, gyms, farms, and retail

📅 Scheduled Channels — Video Playlist + Live Mix

Build automated broadcast channels that mix pre-recorded video with live streaming.

  • Visual schedule editor — drag-and-drop schedule builder in WP admin
  • Video playlist automation — imported VOD content plays on schedule automatically
  • Live override — go live at any time to interrupt the playlist
  • MPEG-DASH delivery for low-latency adaptive playback
  • Video Share VOD integration — import your existing video library
  • Loop and repeat for 24/7 channels
  • Multiple channels with per-channel access control

WordPress Integration & Management

  • Shortcode-based — embed any stream, player, or interface anywhere in WordPress
  • WooCommerce compatible — sell access to streams, VOD, or tips
  • BuddyPress / BuddyBoss compatible — per-user channels and member stream directories
  • Custom post type for channels — full WP taxonomies, SEO, and URL control
  • User role permissions — control who can broadcast, watch, and moderate
  • Channel metadata — custom thumbnails, descriptions, tags, and categories
  • Email notifications — alert subscribers when a channel goes live
  • Multisite compatible
  • REST API — manage channels and stream status programmatically
  • Analytics — viewer counts, peak concurrency, session duration per channel
  • VOD archiving — automatically save live recordings for on-demand replay
  • Embed codes — share individual channel players on external sites
  • Translation-ready (WPML compatible)
  • Compatible with VideoWhisper Server and Wowza Streaming Engine

Hosting & Server Plans

All features above require a compatible streaming server. The easiest way to get started is a site2stream.com plan — WordPress hosting, VideoWhisper streaming server, plugin setup, and priority support in one package.

Growth

For business

$150/ month

3 concurrent streams
25 GB storage
1 TB bandwidth/mo
WebRTC + RTMP + HLS
Plugin setup included
Email support

Growth

For business

$250/ month

10 concurrent streams
50 GB storage
3 TB bandwidth/mo
All Starter features
50 restream channels
Ideal for growing sites

Growth

For business

$400/ month

25 concurrent streams
100 GB storage
7 TB bandwidth/mo
All Growth features
120 restream channels
High-traffic platforms

Also available: MVP at $100/mo (1 stream, 10 GB, 500 GB/mo) · Enterprise at $550/mo (unlimited streams, custom bandwidth & storage)