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Comparison

Ant Media Server vs Lightstream

On the evidence we track, Ant Media Server leads this comparison with a composite score of 51/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Ant Media Server full profile →Lightstream full profile →
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★Ant Media Server51
Lightstream26
Score
Vioscale score
Ant Media Server51 / 100high · 77%
Lightstream26 / 100low · 25%
Pricing
Free tier
Ant Media Server✓
Lightstream✓
Model
Ant Media Serverfreemium
Lightstreamcommercial
Price level
Ant Media Serverhigh
Lightstreamunknown
Starting price
Ant Media Server$89
Lightstream–
Transparent
Ant Media Server✓
Lightstream✗
Integrations
Count
Ant Media Server15
Lightstream5
Security
Gdpr
Ant Media Server✓
Lightstream–
Pci
Ant Media Server✓
Lightstream–
Reliability
Sla pct
Ant Media Server99.99
Lightstream–
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for live streaming. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Architecture model
Ant Media Server-
LightstreamBrowser cloud studio
Simulcast multi destination rtmp output hub
Ant Media Server-
Lightstream-
Remote guest browser invites for interviews webrtc
Ant Media Server-
Lightstream-
Custom lower thirds graphics and brand overlays
Ant Media Server✓
Lightstream✓
ISO track recording for isolated guest audio video
Ant Media Server-
Lightstream-
Hardware encoding acceleration nvenc quicksync
Ant Media Server-
Lightstream-
Srt secure reliable transport protocol support
Ant Media Server✓
Lightstream-
Multi network unified aggregated chat feed
Ant Media Server-
Lightstream-
Chroma key green screen and virtual backgrounds
Ant Media Server-
Lightstream-
Ndi network device interface feed ingestion
Ant Media Server✓
Lightstream-
SOC2 type ii
Ant Media Server-
Lightstream-
Gpl or permissive oss license
Ant Media Server-
Lightstream-
Pricing model
Ant Media ServerFlat monthly subscription
LightstreamFlat monthly subscription

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Ant Media Server

Leader

A media server platform supporting multiple streaming protocols (WebRTC, HLS, RTMP, SRT, etc.) that can be deployed on cloud marketplaces, on-premises, or in air-gapped networks with auto-scaling capabilities and adaptive bitrate streaming.

Independently observed

Lightstream

Lightstream is a streaming toolkit that enables creators to add professional overlays, graphics, transitions, and effects to their live streams across platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Mixer. It's designed to simplify stream production without requiring advanced technical knowledge.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Ant Media Server

Leader
from $89/moHybridFree tier7-day trial

From $0.24/hr (self-hosted) or $0.33/hr (cloud). Free 7-day trial. Perpetual licensing available.

  • Community Edition (Cloud Hourly)Starting from $0.33/hr
  • Enterprise Edition (Cloud Hourly)Starting from $0.44/hr
  • Enterprise Edition with Google Cloud CreditsStarting from $0.56/hr
  • Hourly License (Self-Hosted)$0.24 per instance per hour
  • Monthly License (Self-Hosted)$109 per instance per month
  • Annual License (Self-Hosted)$89 per instance per month (billed annually)
  • Perpetual License (Self-Hosted)$2799 one-time, then $449/year for support
as of verify ↗

Lightstream

Subscription
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Ant Media Server✓
Lightstream✓
iOS
Ant Media Server✓
Lightstream✗
Android
Ant Media Server✓
Lightstream✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Ant Media Server✓
Lightstream✓
Self-hosted
Ant Media Server✓
Lightstream✗
On-premise
Ant Media Server✓
Lightstream✗
Air-gapped
Ant Media Server✓
Lightstream✗

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Ant Media Server

Leader
15 total
  • Scribe
  • Scotty
  • Moderator
  • Mobiotics OTT
  • Visionar
  • DRM Plugin
  • Circle
  • CamOS
  • LL-HLS
  • Stamp
  • TunaDesk
  • Ant Assist
  • Zixi
  • Media Push Plugin
  • IP Cameras
Independently observed

Lightstream

5 total
  • Rainmaker
  • StreamElements
  • Twitch
  • YouTube
  • Mixer
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.