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What's the Difference Between AWS MediaConvert and AWS MediaPackage?

Compare AWS MediaConvert and AWS MediaPackage side by side — features, pricing, and ideal use cases to help you choose the right product.

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AWS MediaConvert
AWS MediaPackage
Category

Application Integration, Media Processing

Application Integration, Media Packaging

Description

Converts file-based video content

Video origination and packaging

Best for
  • Video transcoding
  • OTT content preparation
  • Broadcast file conversion
  • Ad insertion
  • Video packaging
  • DRM encryption
  • Live-to-VOD
  • Multi-format delivery
Key features
  • Broadcast-grade quality
  • HDR support
  • DRM packaging
  • Caption support
  • Audio normalization
  • Just-in-time packaging
  • DRM integration
  • Time-shifted viewing
  • Live-to-VOD
  • CDN authorization
Pricing model

Pay per minute of video output

Pay per GB of content ingested + originated

Free tier

Yes

No

Expert take

“MediaConvert transcodes video files at scale without managing encoding infrastructure. It supports broadcast-grade formats, HDR, and Dolby audio in a serverless pay-per-minute model.”
— Gary McLean, re:Post Top Contributor [profile]

“MediaPackage prepares and protects live and on-demand video for delivery. It handles just-in-time packaging, DRM encryption, and DVR functionality without origin servers.”
— Riku Kobayashi, re:Post Top Contributor [profile]

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When to use AWS MediaConvert or AWS MediaPackage

Use AWS MediaConvert when:

  • Video transcoding
  • OTT content preparation
  • Broadcast file conversion
  • Ad insertion

Learn more about AWS MediaConvert »

Use AWS MediaPackage when:

  • Video packaging
  • DRM encryption
  • Live-to-VOD
  • Multi-format delivery

Learn more about AWS MediaPackage »

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