ndi-streamer

The premium Open Source alternative to NewTek Scan Converter

🎯 Best for:Linux users needing to send their desktop feed to an OBS production PC via NDI.

What is ndi-streamer?

Replaces obs-ndi for lightweight display capture and transmission over the NDI protocol on Linux systems. It functions as a barebones utility for high-performance screen sharing with minimal resource consumption.

Tech Stack
C++Video Editing & Streaming

Why ndi-streamer?

  • Native Linux performance
  • Low CPU usage
  • Simple CLI interface

Limitations

  • Limited features
  • Requires NDI libraries
  • No recording capability
1/23/2026
Last Update
8
Forks
3
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on NewTek Scan Converter)
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Team Size10 Users
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