PureWeb has been part of the pixel streaming landscape for some time, offering a solution for teams willing to manage custom deployments and handle integration-heavy workflows. But as expectations around streaming quality, speed, and accessibility have shifted, the traditional PureWeb model shows its limits.

Today, most teams need more than just a working stream. They need instant launch, full mobile support, global server coverage, and an interface that doesn’t require weeks of setup or a dedicated backend team.

Vagon Streams was built around those expectations.

With support for Unreal Engine, Unity, and desktop applications, a no-code deployment dashboard, and sub-five-second global connection times, Vagon Streams simplifies everything PureWeb makes complex, without compromising on performance or flexibility.

In this post, we’ll compare both platforms, explore where each fits, and explain why Vagon Streams offers a more efficient, scalable option for developers and organizations moving forward.

Where PureWeb Falls Short for Modern Streaming Needs?

PureWeb offers a technically capable streaming solution, but its structure was built for a different era, one where heavy integration and custom enterprise deployments were the norm. As pixel streaming has matured, the expectations around usability, speed, and scalability have changed significantly.

For many teams, PureWeb’s architecture introduces more friction than flexibility.

❌ Slow deployment and provisioning
Launching an application through PureWeb often requires container provisioning and manual server setup, which can lead to long startup times and project delays.

❌ Complex integration requirements
The platform relies on custom SDKs and backend configuration, making it harder for smaller teams or non-engineering users to deploy or maintain streaming applications.

❌ Limited platform support
While PureWeb supports Unreal Engine and Unity, extending that to other desktop applications typically requires additional work or is not natively supported.

❌ Mobile limitations
Mobile and tablet support is available but often depends on custom implementations. Touch input, controller support, and adaptive resolution are not available by default.

❌ Regional restrictions
PureWeb deployments are often tied to private or static infrastructure, which can result in latency issues for global users without manual configuration or custom setups.

❌ Enterprise-only pricing
With high onboarding costs and opaque pricing structures, PureWeb remains out of reach for many smaller teams, freelancers, or agencies building client-ready solutions.

While PureWeb may still serve very specific enterprise use cases, it is often overbuilt or too rigid for teams looking to move quickly, scale dynamically, and focus on delivering a smooth experience—across platforms, devices, and geographies.

Why Vagon Streams Offers a More Agile Alternative?

Vagon Streams takes a modern, streamlined approach to pixel streaming. It eliminates unnecessary complexity and delivers high-performance streaming infrastructure that scales easily—whether you're a solo developer or an enterprise team.

Unlike PureWeb’s integration-heavy model, Vagon Streams is designed to get your application online in minutes, not weeks.

Here’s what makes it stand out:

✅ Instant Launch, No Warm-Up Time

Vagon Streams is the only platform on the market offering sub–5-second connection times globally. Applications are always ready—there’s no container spin-up, no cold starts, and no user wait time.

✅ No-Code Deployment Dashboard

You don’t need a DevOps engineer to launch a project. Upload your packaged build (Unreal, Unity, or desktop app), select your regions, customize launch settings, and go live—all through an intuitive, browser-based dashboard.

✅ Supports Unreal, Unity, and All Desktop Applications

Vagon Streams works with Unreal Engine and Unity, but also supports any Windows-based desktop application—without requiring custom SDKs or middleware. Whether it's a 3D design tool, digital twin viewer, or custom-built solution, it just works.

✅ 20+ Global Server Locations

With public infrastructure spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, your users automatically connect to the nearest low-latency server—no regional setup or manual deployment required.

✅ 4K 60FPS High-Fidelity Streaming

Out of the box, Vagon Streams delivers crisp 4K resolution at up to 60 frames per second. Sessions adapt dynamically to network conditions, ensuring both visual quality and responsiveness.

✅ Full Mobile & Touch Input Support

On tablets and smartphones, Vagon Streams enables native touch gestures, mobile-optimized controls, and even gamepad support—without requiring extra development. Your experiences stay fully interactive across all devices.

✅ Custom Branding and Embedding Options

You have full control over how your content appears. Embed the player into your own UI, control session states via API, and remove all third-party branding for a fully white-label experience.

✅ Scalable for One or One Thousand Users

Whether you're delivering a single client demo or a high-traffic campaign, Vagon Streams can handle unlimited concurrent users. No queuing logic, no concurrency caps—just immediate availability at any scale.

✅ Transparent, Usage-Based Pricing

Instead of committing to enterprise contracts or onboarding fees, Vagon Streams follows a simple usage-based model. Pay only for what you use, scale up or down as needed, and get full visibility into session data and billing.

✅ Support When You Need It

From setup guidance to performance optimization, Vagon’s expert support team is available to assist throughout the process, with 24/7 live chat. Migration help is available for teams moving away from PureWeb or other platforms.

How to Migrate from PureWeb to Vagon Streams?

Transitioning from PureWeb to Vagon Streams is not only possible—it’s often simpler than expected. Vagon’s platform is designed to reduce technical overhead and accelerate deployment, allowing your team to move faster without sacrificing performance or control.

Here’s how to manage the switch in a structured, efficient way:

1. Prepare Your Application Build

If you're using Unreal Engine or Unity, export your application as a packaged Windows build. For other GPU-powered desktop applications, no custom integration is required. You can deploy almost any Windows-based software without modifying your code or adapting to an SDK.

2. Set Up Your Vagon Streams Account

Create your account at vagon.io. You’ll gain access to the dashboard immediately, with no onboarding delay or enterprise approval process. For teams migrating from PureWeb, the dashboard offers a clear path to upload builds, configure environments, and manage sessions—all without code.

3. Upload and Configure

Use the no-code interface to upload your packaged build. During setup, you can:

• Select server regions from Vagon’s global network (20+ data centers)

• Define performance preferences such as GPU class, resolution, and frame rate (up to 4K 60FPS)

• Set launch arguments and optional startup parameters

• Choose session modes (single-user, multi-user, embedded)

These configurations typically replace what would otherwise be hard-coded or require scripting in PureWeb deployments.

4. Customize the Experience

Vagon Streams gives you full control over how your streaming experience is delivered. You can:

• Enable full white-label UI and remove all Vagon branding

• Embed sessions into your existing product interface or website

• Set session timeouts, concurrency limits, or custom launch behavior

No SDK integration or container provisioning is needed.

5. Test Across Devices and Networks

Once deployed, run performance tests across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Vagon Streams supports native touch input, controller mapping, and responsive scaling out of the box. You can also monitor real-time session metrics—latency, frame rate, bitrate, and region routing—through the built-in dashboard analytics.

6. Request Migration Support (If Needed)

If you’re moving mission-critical projects or large deployments from PureWeb, Vagon’s team is available to support the migration process. This includes:

• Reviewing architecture differences

• Helping map features or session logic

• Assisting with testing or staging environments

• Advising on compliance and infrastructure requirements

Most teams complete the initial transition in under a day. Larger enterprise setups may take slightly longer, depending on scope and scale.

See Vagon Streams in Action

If you're evaluating alternatives to PureWeb, the best way to understand the difference is to experience it directly. Vagon Streams offers a live experience gallery showcasing real-world applications built with Unreal Engine, Unity, and GPU-accelerated desktop tools—all streamed instantly through the platform.

From immersive configurators and interactive digital twins to cloud-delivered creative apps, these examples demonstrate how Vagon Streams performs across devices, browsers, and regions—with no local installation required.

You’ll see:

• High-fidelity visuals running at up to 4K 60 FPS

• Near-instant launch from any modern browser

• Smooth performance on mobile, desktop, and tablet

• Real-time interaction through native touch and controller input

Each experience is hosted on production infrastructure and reflects how actual client-facing deployments operate on the platform.

Explore the gallery at vagon.io/streams/experiences to see what’s possible when streaming is fast, scalable, and built for real users.

Final Thoughts

Pixel streaming was never simple. Setting up infrastructure, configuring WebRTC, and managing user experience across regions required time, technical depth, and ongoing support. Platforms like PureWeb offered a structured path forward—but often with complexity built in.

Today, the expectations have changed.

Vagon Streams removes those technical barriers. It offers instant launch, global scalability, and support for Unreal, Unity, and any desktop application—without the overhead. Whether you're sharing a prototype or delivering an enterprise deployment, the process is faster, the quality is higher, and the experience is consistent across every device.

If PureWeb helped establish the standard, Vagon Streams is redefining how simple, powerful, and scalable pixel streaming should be.

What once felt like a complex backend system now runs like a product.

And it’s ready when you are.