real-url

The premium Open Source alternative to Streamlink

🎯 Best for:Users wanting to watch live streams without ads or proprietary browser players.

What is real-url?

An open-source alternative to proprietary stream aggregators and web-based players. It extracts direct media stream URLs and danmaku data from platforms like Douyu and TikTok for use in third-party players.

Tech Stack
PythonVideo Editing & Streaming

Why real-url?

  • Supports massive list of platforms
  • Lightweight API/Script usage
  • Direct stream access

Limitations

  • Frequent updates needed for site changes
  • Command-line focused
  • Legal gray area in some regions
3/5/2026
Last Update
1,566
Forks
296
Issues
GPL-2.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Streamlink)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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