# Ant Media Server vs Owncast

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Ant Media Server

| Attribute | Ant Media Server | Owncast |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 47.6 (74% (medium)) | 34.9 (77% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 48 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 1 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 11,587 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"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. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://antmedia.io/pricing/","question":"What is Ant Media Server?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Ant Media Server offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $0.24 per hour. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://antmedia.io/pricing/","question":"Is Ant Media Server free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Ant Media Server supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://antmedia.io/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Ant Media Server support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Ant Media Server can be deployed cloud / SaaS, on-premise, air-gapped and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://antmedia.io/pricing/","question":"Can Ant Media Server be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 15 integrations for Ant Media Server, including Scribe, Scotty, Moderator, Mobiotics OTT, Visionar, DRM Plugin, Circle and CamOS, plus 7 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://antmedia.io/pricing/","question":"What does Ant Media Server integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Ant Media Server. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Ant Media Server not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://antmedia.io/privacy-policy/","question":"What security certifications does Ant Media Server have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Ant Media Server is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://antmedia.io/pricing/","question":"Where is Ant Media Server available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"answer":"An open source streaming server that runs on your infrastructure using standard protocols, featuring built-in chat, moderation, custom branding, and no subscription fees or viewer limits. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://owncast.online","question":"What is Owncast?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Owncast is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://owncast.online","question":"Is Owncast free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Owncast supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://owncast.online","question":"What platforms does Owncast support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Owncast can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://owncast.online","question":"Can Owncast be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Owncast is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast","question":"Is Owncast open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Ant Media Server is an open-source streaming platform that delivers real-time video at approximately 300ms latency using WebRTC, RTMP, HLS, SRT, and additional protocols. It supports deployment on your own infrastructure, in the cloud, or hybrid configurations. | An open source streaming server that runs on your infrastructure using standard protocols, featuring built-in chat, moderation, custom branding, and no subscription fees or viewer limits. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_subscription","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":true,"ndi_network_device_interface_feed_ingestion":true,"srt_secure_reliable_transport_protocol_support":true,"custom_lower_thirds_graphics_and_brand_overlays":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","architecture_model":"open_source_local_encoder","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":true}` |
| integrations.count | 15 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Scribe","native":true},{"name":"Scotty","native":true,"category":"advertising"},{"name":"Moderator","native":true},{"name":"Mobiotics OTT","native":false},{"name":"Visionar","native":false},{"name":"DRM Plugin","native":true,"category":"security"},{"name":"Circle","native":true},{"name":"CamOS","native":false,"category":"surveillance","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"LL-HLS","native":true},{"name":"Stamp","native":true},{"name":"TunaDesk","native":false},{"name":"Ant Assist","native":true,"category":"support"},{"name":"Zixi","native":false,"category":"streaming","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Media Push Plugin","native":true},{"name":"IP Cameras","native":false,"category":"monitoring","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Embedded SDK","native":true,"category":"surveillance","direction":"inbound"}]` | `[{"name":"Mastodon","native":true,"category":"social","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"ActivityPub","native":true,"category":"social","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Webhooks","native":true,"direction":"outbound"}]` |
| language.primary | - | Go |
| license.spdx | - | MIT |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Community","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free community edition or paid enterprise edition","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://antmedia.io","retrievedAt":"2026-10-15T21:08:50.632Z","freeTrialDays":14}` | `{"type":"free_open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://owncast.online","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T15:31:16.668Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":89,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | no | - |
| release.cadence_days | - | 105 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.3.0","date":"2026-09-03T16:31:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.2.5","date":"2026-04-11T22:44:17Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.2.4","date":"2026-01-10T23:34:29Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.2.3","date":"2025-05-10T21:14:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.2.2","date":"2025-05-03T18:45:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.2.1","date":"2025-01-17T21:21:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.2.0","date":"2025-01-11T23:07:48Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.1.3","date":"2024-04-07T20:13:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.1.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.1.2","date":"2023-11-18T21:17:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.1.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.1.1","date":"2023-07-28T20:07:08Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.1.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.1.0","date":"2023-05-30T16:18:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.13","date":"2022-11-27T00:43:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.12","date":"2022-07-09T21:24:54Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.11","date":"2022-03-05T19:28:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.10","date":"2021-10-06T22:40:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.9","date":"2021-09-26T21:37:40Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.8","date":"2021-08-11T16:19:46Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.7","date":"2021-05-15T16:44:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.6","date":"2021-03-08T18:25:51Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.5","date":"2021-01-13T07:30:48Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.5"}]` |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.99 | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | - | 4.7 |
| security.trust_center | - | https://owncast.online/security |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":5,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fowncast%2Fowncast&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"CRITICAL"}` |

## Capabilities (Live Streaming)

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

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:42:58.196Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*