MediaMTX vs StreamFlow
MediaMTX
mediamtx.orgStreamFlow
streamflow.liveSide by side
| Figure | MediaMTX | StreamFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $9/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Spec score · Live TV streaming services | 8.4 (#40) | 7.7 (#99) |
| Spec score · RTMP Streaming Services | 8.3 (#8) | 7.6 (#16) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Software | 8.3 (#39) | 7.6 (#100) |
| Spec score · Live streaming software | 8.3 (#39) | 7.5 (#105) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| 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. | The terms name Google Firebase for authentication and data storage, Lemon Squeezy/Stripe for payment processing, and streaming platform APIs. |
| Security | Release binaries have public SHA256 checksums whose attestations can be verified through Sigstore, and vulnerabilities can be reported privately using GitHub Security Advisories. | The privacy policy says RTMP credentials are stored encrypted and connections use HTTPS/TLS, with Firebase Auth and internal access controls. |
Plans
StreamFlow
- Starter Pack$15 a month
- Pro Pack$50 a month
- Broadcast Pack$150 a month
- Monthly Credit Refill$9 a month
- Free TrialFree
- Starter Pack$15, paid once
- Pro Pack$50, paid once
- Broadcast Pack$150, paid once
In their own words
StreamFlow
StreamFlow has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.