# Streaming Protocols: Everything You Need to Know

**URL:** <https://community.wowza.com/t/streaming-protocols-everything-you-need-to-know/94472>\
**Category:** Streaming Tips\
**Created:** [January 21, 2022, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/streaming-protocols-everything-you-need-to-know/94472 "2022-01-21T18:42:15Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 21, 2022, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/streaming-protocols-everything-you-need-to-know/94472/1 "2022-01-21T18:42:15Z")

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This is a comprehensive explanation of protocols that I hope will assist you in choosing which one is best for your use case.

\*\* **Table of Contents**

- [UDP vs. TCP: A Quick Background](https://www.wowza.com/blog/streaming-protocols#udp-vs-tcp)
- [Considerations When Choosing a Video Streaming Protocol](https://www.wowza.com/blog/streaming-protocols#considerations)
- [What Are the Preferred Protocols for Video Streaming?](https://www.wowza.com/blog/streaming-protocols#preferred-protocols)
  - [Traditional Video Streaming Protocols](https://www.wowza.com/blog/streaming-protocols#traditional-protocols)
  - [HTTP-Based Adaptive Protocols](https://www.wowza.com/blog/streaming-protocols#http-based-protocols)
  - [New Technologies](https://www.wowza.com/blog/streaming-protocols#new-technologies)

- [Conclusion: How to Choose the Best Protocol for Streaming Video](https://www.wowza.com/blog/streaming-protocols#conclusion)\*\*

  

**Click below to read the blog:**

> **[Streaming Protocols: Everything You Need to Know](https://www.wowza.com/blog/streaming-protocols)**
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> HLS, MPEG-DASH, RTMP, and WebRTC are the most common video streaming protocols today. Here's how these media delivery technologies compare.