Restreamer
Access H.264 real-time video streaming on your website without a streaming provider.
- GitHub stars
- 5,217
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Latest release
- v2.12.0
13 September 2024 - Last commit
- 22 May 2026
- Runs on
- Node.js, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
2 commits
Replaces
Paid products Restreamer can stand in for.
How to self-host Restreamer
Restreamer runs on Node.js and Docker. 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 Restreamer free?
Yes. Restreamer is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Restreamer?
Yes. Restreamer runs on Node.js and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Restreamer replace?
People use Restreamer instead of Restream or Twitch.
Is Restreamer still maintained?
The last change to Restreamer's code was on 22 May 2026, with 2 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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