OpenBroadcaster

Spec sheet

Purpose

OpenBroadcaster is described as an open-source tool for running an internet radio or TV station.Read 13 Oct 2026 · openbroadcaster.org

Deployment

The product page says to deploy it on a server or broadcast workstation.Read 13 Oct 2026 · openbroadcaster.org

API

The product page says its JSON API can integrate players, websites, and automation tools.Read 13 Oct 2026 · openbroadcaster.org

Support

The README directs users to GitHub Issues for bugs and feature requests and to Discussions for the community forum.Read 13 Oct 2026 · github.com

Headquarters

Yukon Territory, CanadaRead 28 Sep 2026 · openbroadcaster.org

Automation

It supports 24/7 broadcast automation with playlists, scheduling, and dynamic content rotation.Read 13 Oct 2026 · openbroadcaster.org

Control panel

The product has a browser-based interface for controlling a broadcast station.Read 12 Oct 2026 · openbroadcaster.org

Download

The site offers a Windows installer and a GitHub download link.Read 12 Oct 2026 · openbroadcaster.org

License limit

The project README lists a CC BY-NC 4.0 license, which prohibits commercial use under its stated terms.Read 13 Oct 2026 · github.com

Linux

The project README documents Linux installation for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later and lists Windows 10 or later as its Windows requirement.Read 13 Oct 2026 · github.com

Media library

Its media library supports metadata, playlists, categories, and smart search.Read 13 Oct 2026 · openbroadcaster.org

Media types

The site says users can add audio, video, and images to the media library.Read 12 Oct 2026 · openbroadcaster.org

Open source

The site describes the platform as open source and customizable.Read 12 Oct 2026 · openbroadcaster.org

Other integrations

The project README lists Twitch chat integration and a WordPress plugin for showing now-playing information.Read 13 Oct 2026 · github.com

Streaming

It supports broadcasting audio and video streams to audiences.Read 13 Oct 2026 · openbroadcaster.org

Streaming integrations

The project README says its built-in encoder streams to Icecast and Shoutcast servers.Read 13 Oct 2026 · github.com

Web control

A browser-based control panel is provided for controlling a broadcast station.Read 13 Oct 2026 · openbroadcaster.org

Windows

The official site links to a Windows installer.Read 13 Oct 2026 · openbroadcaster.org

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