Livestream

Livestream, also known as Vimeo Livestream, provides a live video streaming platform that allows users to broadcast events in real time over the internet. The service includes encoding, content delivery network distribution, and management tools for live broadcasts. It offers features such as adaptive bitrate streaming, audience interaction options, and monetization capabilities like ticket sales or subscriptions. The platform serves a range of customers including media companies, sports organizations, corporate clients, educational institutions, and nonprofit groups.

In December 2015, Livestream disclosed a security breach that potentially exposed customer information such as email addresses, encrypted passwords, birth dates, and phone numbers. The company stated that no payment card data was stored on its systems at the time of the incident. Affected users were required to reset their passwords, although there was no indication that the encrypted passwords had been decoded. Livestream noted that the full scope of the breach and the exact timeline remained under investigation.

Livestream specializes in delivering reliable live streaming solutions for both small‑scale events and large productions, emphasizing low latency and high availability. Its technology supports multi‑bitrate streaming to adapt to varying viewer connection speeds, which helps maintain quality across diverse networks. The platform integrates with Vimeo’s broader video ecosystem, allowing users to manage on‑demand and live content from a single interface. These capabilities position Livestream as a provider focused on professional‑grade live video for enterprise and media markets.

The company is headquartered in the United States of America, as indicated in its official profile. Livestream was acquired by Vimeo in 2017 and now operates as a subsidiary under the Vimeo brand. This ownership structure aligns Livestream’s live streaming technology with Vimeo’s existing video hosting and distribution services. As part of Vimeo, Livestream benefits from shared infrastructure, development resources, and global sales channels.