MediaMTX vs Restream
MediaMTX
mediamtx.org
Restream
restream.ioSide by side
| Figure | MediaMTX | Restream |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $19/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Spec score · Live TV streaming services | 8.4 (#40) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · RTMP Streaming Services | 8.3 (#8) | 8.9 (#1) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Software | 8.3 (#39) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · Live streaming software | 8.3 (#39) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Browser-based studio | Yes | Yes |
| Custom RTMP destinations | Yes | Custom RTMP supports platforms providing an RTMP URL and stream key. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The documentation names FFmpeg, GStreamer, OBS Studio, Python, Go, Unity, web browsers, Raspberry Pi cameras, and VLC among compatible publishing or reading tools and sources. | Restream lists integrations including YouTube, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, Kick, OBS, Zoom, vMix, Streamlabs, Vimeo, Steam, and custom RTMP, SRT, HLS, and WHIP channels. |
| Multistreaming | Yes | Its multistreaming tool broadcasts live video from software such as OBS to many platforms at the same time. |
| Security | Release binaries have public SHA256 checksums whose attestations can be verified through Sigstore, and vulnerabilities can be reported privately using GitHub Security Advisories. | Restream says its GDPR measures include organizational and technical safeguards covering access controls, monitoring and logging, vulnerability and breach detection, incident response, and encryption. |
Plans
Restream
- Free planFree
- Standard$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$239 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
In their own words
Restream
Restream lets users create videos, livestream across multiple social platforms and interact with viewers. Users can go live from a browser, use the web-based Studio or connect streaming software such as OBS and Zoom. Studio offers graphics, viewer comments and guest invitations; Restream Chat gathers comments from connected platforms in one place. Upload & Stream schedules recorded video to broadcast live, including while the user is offline. Clips can turn moments from streams and videos into short-form content with framing and captions. Restream supports more than 30 destinations, plus custom RTMP channels and integrations including YouTube, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, Kick and Vimeo. Cloud recordings are available online for access and sharing; listed plans allow 6 to 10 hours per stream. The free plan streams to two channels at once and includes Restream branding. Standard costs $19 a month for three channels without branding; Professional costs $49 a month and Business costs $239 a month. Annual pricing saves 20%. Studio screen sharing works in desktop browsers, not mobile browsers.