Ant Media Server vs Louper
Ant Media Server
antmedia.io
Louper
louper.ioSide by side
| Figure | Ant Media Server | Louper |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.24/mo | $33/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 11 | 8 |
| Spec score · Live TV streaming services | 9.1 (#5) | 8.2 (#59) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Software | 9.1 (#5) | 8.0 (#69) |
| Spec score · Live streaming software | 9.0 (#5) | 8.0 (#68) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 89 | 33 |
Plans
Ant Media Server
- Community EditionFree
- Hourly License$0.24 a month
- Monthly License$109 a month
- Annual License$89 a year
- Perpetual License$2,799, paid once
- AWS Cloud License$0.33 a month
- Azure Cloud License$0.44 a month
- Google Cloud License$0.56 a month
- AWS Cloud$0.33 a month
- Azure Cloud$0.44 a month
Louper
- FreeFree
- Starter$33 a month
- Studio$73 a month
- Free — quarterlyFree
- Starter — quarterlyPrice not published
- Studio — quarterlyPrice not published
- Enterprise — quarterlyPrice not published
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Ant Media Server
Ant Media Server has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Louper
Louper is a livestreaming and collaboration platform for media creators reviewing camera feeds and creative software output, including NLE, DAW, VFX, and grading sessions. Livestreams support frame-accurate video up to 4K, high bitrates, and 48kHz stereo audio. Teams can upload media, watch it together with synchronized playback, and leave comments tied to frames and timestamps. Browser rooms include video chat and on-screen annotations; Review Links and Showcases support asynchronous review and presentation. Native streaming plugins are available for Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer, with additional inputs through NDI, screen capture, and compatible HDMI or SDI hardware. Rooms run in a browser, so clients can join without an app download. Desktop Encoder is available for macOS and Windows; StreamConnect supports viewing on Apple TV, iOS, and macOS. Louper states that it is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and undergoes regular vulnerability and penetration testing. The free plan is free. Starter is $33 a month billed annually; Studio is $73 a month billed annually.