OvenMediaEngine vs Restream
OvenMediaEngine
ovenmedia.com
Restream
restream.ioSide by side
| Figure | OvenMediaEngine | Restream |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $83.33/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 7 | 6 |
| Spec score · Live TV streaming services | 8.7 (#19) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Software | 8.6 (#21) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · Live streaming software | 8.6 (#21) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Encoders | 8.4 (#13) | 8.9 (#3) |
| Custom RTMP destinations | Yes | Custom RTMP supports platforms providing an RTMP URL and stream key. |
| Enterprise security | Enterprise features include DRM integration, RTMP authentication, and SHA-256 encryption. | Enterprise offerings include SSO and a security review. |
| Founded | 2010 | 2015 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The guide names OvenLiveKit, OBS, and XSplit as possible sources, and offers OvenPlayer as an open-source JavaScript player for WebRTC and LL-HLS playback. | 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. |
| Security | The open-source guide lists access control through AdmissionWebhooks and SignedPolicy, and DRM support for Widevine, FairPlay, and PlayReady. | Restream says its GDPR measures include organizational and technical safeguards covering access controls, monitoring and logging, vulnerability and breach detection, incident response, and encryption. |
| Paid from | 100 | 19 |
| Support | Enterprise customers receive Basic email support with a maximum three-business-day response; higher support tiers are offered for additional fees. | Paid-plan comparison lists 24/7 live chat as priority support, and Enterprise includes dedicated support and account management. |
Plans
OvenMediaEngine
- Monthly$100 a month
- Annual$1,000 a year
- Perpetual$2,500 a month
- OvenMediaEngine Open-SourceFree
- OvenMediaEngine Enterprise Monthly$100 a month
- OvenMediaEngine Enterprise Annual$1,000 a year
- OvenMediaEngine Enterprise Perpetual$2,500, paid once
Restream
- Free planFree
- Standard$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$239 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
In their own words
OvenMediaEngine
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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.