smart_rtmpd

The premium Open Source alternative to Wowza Streaming Engine

🎯 Best for:Organizations building their own streaming infrastructure with high traffic requirements.

What is smart_rtmpd?

Replaces commercial media servers like Wowza for ingesting and distributing RTMP, RTSP, and HLS streams. It is designed for high-performance scenarios requiring multi-protocol push and pull capabilities on a single server.

Tech Stack
HTMLVideo Editing & Streaming

Why smart_rtmpd?

  • Multi-protocol support
  • Low resource footprint
  • Easy maintenance

Limitations

  • Steep learning curve
  • Limited GUI
  • Documentation in Chinese/English mix
2/2/2026
Last Update
96
Forks
0
Issues
Unknown
License
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Stop the "SaaS Tax"

Your team could be burning cash. Switching to smart_rtmpd instantly boosts your runway.

Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Wowza Streaming Engine)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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