👋 Hi! I'm Siddhant Jain, CEO & Co-founder of ZenStream.live, our exciting live streaming solution.

Our journey began with VdoCipher (operational since 2015 and AppSumo in 2019), a secure video player solution for e-learning, media & developers, powered by our innovative piracy blocker technology (DRM, Watermark, & Pirate Identification) and a customizable video player.

Today, VdoCipher serves 50 million+ monthly views for 3000+ platforms in 120+ countries, and is profitable!

Over 9 years, we realized many use cases where our customers needed a live-streaming solution that caters to Live-stream courses, webinars, corporate, music, sports, or spiritual events.

Thus, we built ZenStream.live which is now being used by a variety of global customers.

While studying competitors like Zoom, Google Meet, and Vimeo LiveStream, we identified gaps and built ZenStream.Live to fill them.

🔑 Key Differentiators

⏯️ DVR Option - Pause, Rewind, Replay, Seek Back/Forth in Stream

Imagine a 3-hour lecture or music event. If viewers need a 10-minute break, why should they miss out? With ZenStream.Live, they can pause and replay instantly, without waiting a day for the recording. They can seek back in stream till 6 hours.

💰 Multiple Concurrent Streams + Affordability

Many competitor companies limit concurrent streams from a single account. All of our plans include multiple concurrent streams from single account.

🎥 Integrated Live + VOD Solution

Automatic recording converts streams to VOD Adaptive Files that can be embedded with a customizable player. ✔️ No need to share individual links with users!

🤖 APIs for Full Automation

Platforms like LMS or website builders can integrate seamlessly with ZenStream.Live, automating workflows for their users. Iframe for simple integration.

Other Key Features

Stream Input Options: Compatible with OBS, Vmix, Zoom, and other standard software.

Authenticated or Anonymous Chats: Authenticated chats sync usernames with your platform.

Upcoming features include polls/quizzes.

Global Infrastructure: Powered by AWS + Google Cloud CDN across 6 continents.

Note: This is a broadcast-level solution, not for one-to-one conferencing.

What are past projects, failures, or successes you’ve had in your career?

The current company is the sole company I have been running since last 10 years after my college graduation. It is successful and growing.

What 3rd party tools is your product critically dependent on?

AWS

Where is your customer data stored?

USA, India, Singapore, Germany

How many customers do you have today?

200+ for ZenStream.Live

3000+ for VdoCipher

What’s the origin of the idea for your product?

At Zenstream, we empower content creators, educators, and sports broadcasters to engage their audiences through secure, high-quality, and reliable live streaming solutions. With innovative features such as DVR, interactive live chat, audience polls, and seamless third-party integrations, we strive to elevate the live streaming experience for both creators and viewers. Zenstream builds on 9+ years of proven expertise from our sister platform, VdoCipher, which secures video-on-demand content for over 10,000 platforms across 120+ countries. As a profitable, bootstrapped business with a 4.9 Glassdoor rating, we are committed to shaping the future of live streaming as a trusted medium for education, entertainment, and global collaboration.

What problem is your product solving and how?

Have you ever missed a crucial moment during a live sports match, concert or lecture because you had to take a 15-minute break? Pause, rewind, replay, seek up to 6 hours back in HD live stream with chat.

-APIs to automate stream creation, recording & embedding.

-Multiple Concurrent Streams from a single account.

-Authenticated or Anonymous chat options.

-Schedule Streams in Advance.

-Automatic Recording to VOD for website embed.

What’s the #1 thing you’re looking to gain from the AppSumo campaign?

New customers and organic visibility.

What are your plans with the customers, cash, and learnings from the AppSumo campaign?

Growth and new feature development.

Any details to clarify about the deal?

The product might not work well in Mainland China due to their restrictions with AWS Cloud.