How much does a live streaming app cost?

We have to know that building this type of apps doesn't cost but the real cost will be after launching A one-hour HD quality video stream (1080p) takes about 1.5GB of space. Meaning that with 1,000 active users streaming at least one hour per week you should account for approximately $126 per month. The price scales up with the number of active users.

Gone are the days when television was the primary source of entertainment; time changed and technology evolved, live video streaming apps came into the market and disrupted the entire industry. Video streaming apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Twitch, and a few more provide an ad-free viewing experience to its users all across the world.

Basic Features of a Live Video Streaming App

Now when you are all geared up to find a reliable company for your live video streaming app development, it is good to have a clue about the basic features this should have:

• User registration and profile creation
• Content search
• Reviews and ratings
• Secure payment gateway
• Multiple devices’ streaming option
• Multiple language support
• Offline download feature
• Video quality
• Hosting other streamers
• Push notification

Cost of Video Streaming App Development

An approximate live video streaming app development cost starts from $15k to $50k. However, the exact cost of a live streaming app or a video streaming app is not possible as it depends on various factors:

Features of the app

The basic features that a live streaming application should have already been mentioned above. But, you may add or remove other features depending on your particular requirements. With the addition or removal of these features, the cost will vary.

Design of the app

The design of the application plays an important role in its success. An appealing and impressive video streaming app with a simple UI has a higher possibility of getting more customers than the one with an unappealing design. To design the app beautifully, you might need to hire more experienced designers with expertise in the latest designing platforms.

Tech stack needed for the development of the app

1. Languages- JS (JavaScript), Java, Kotlin, Swift, etc.
2. Database and Cloud Services– Mongo DB, Oracle, Amazon S3, Amazon EC2, or any other
3. Libraries and Frameworks- Win.JS, Node.JS, React, or any other
4. DevOps Tools- Jenkins, Apache Mesos, Github, Sumo logic, or any other

Location of the mobile app development company

If you hire an in-house mobile app developer or the team permanently, then the cost will include training and recruitment costs. However, if you choose the app development services from a company, then the location of the company matters a lot.

Team Required to Build a Live Video Streaming App

To develop a live video streaming app, you need a full-fledged team comprising of:

• UI/UX designers
• Android or iOS developers (depending on your app’s specific requirements)
• Project managers
• App testing engineers
• Support providers

Why Choose AppClues Infotech to Develop a Live Video Streaming App?

 

AppClues Infotech is a well-known name in the field of mobile app development. The company develops scalable and next-generation applications that help your business to reach its targeted audience and grow in the market.