MistServer
Public domain streaming media server that works with any device and any format.
- GitHub stars
- 519
- License
- Unlicense
- Latest release
- 3.12
5 October 2026 - Last commit
- 5 October 2026
- Runs on
- C++
Commits per month, last 12 months
156 commits
How to self-host MistServer
MistServer runs on C++. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is MistServer free?
Yes. MistServer is open source under the Unlicense license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host MistServer?
Yes. MistServer runs on C++. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is MistServer still maintained?
The last change to MistServer's code was on 5 October 2026, with 156 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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