Free, open-source alternatives to Restream
Stream live to several platforms at once. 2 apps you can run yourself instead of Restream, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
RestreamerBest match
Access H.264 real-time video streaming on your website without a streaming provider.
SRS
A simple, high efficiency and real-time video server, supports RTMP, WebRTC, HLS, HTTP-FLV and SRT.
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restreamer | 5,217 | Apache-2.0 | Node.js, Docker | |
| SRS | 29,332 | MIT | Docker, C++ |
Why replace Restream?
Restream works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Restream?
Restreamer is the closest open-source replacement for Restream in our list. SRS are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Restream?
Yes. All 2 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.