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VOD vs. Live Streaming
TOPICS
The Nexqloud VOD Architecture: An End-to-End Workflow
VOD vs. Live Streaming
Monetization Models Enabled by VOD
Build Your Broadcast-Ready Platform
Ideal Use Cases
The Nexqloud Advantage: Key Benefits for VOD
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VOD vs. Live Streaming

VOD vs. Live Streaming

It's crucial to distinguish VOD from live streaming.

Feature Video on Demand (VOD) Live Streaming
Content Pre-recorded, edited Real-time, broadcast as it happens
Viewer Control Full control (play, pause, rewind) Limited control (typically live or start-over)
Processing Transcoding can be done in advance Real-time transcoding is required
Use Cases Movies, TV shows, training videos, marketing content Sports, news, webinars, virtual events