# Ant Media Server vs StreamYard

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** StreamYard

| Attribute | Ant Media Server | StreamYard |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 47.6 (74% (medium)) | 66.2 (79% (high)) |
| 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":"A cloud-based video studio that allows users to produce, broadcast, and record video content with support for remote participant joining, customizable branding and graphics, and simultaneous distribution to multiple streaming platforms. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://streamyard.com/pt-pt/pricing","question":"What is StreamYard?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"StreamYard offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $35 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://streamyard.com/pt-pt/pricing","question":"Is StreamYard free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to StreamYard. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://streamyard.com/pt-pt/pricing","question":"What platforms does StreamYard support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for StreamYard, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://streamyard.com/pt-pt/pricing","question":"Can StreamYard be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for StreamYard, including Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://streamyard.com/pt-pt/pricing","question":"What does StreamYard integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"StreamYard is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and India.","source":"https://streamyard.com/pt-pt/pricing","question":"Where is StreamYard available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":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. | A cloud-based video studio that allows users to produce, broadcast, and record video content with support for remote participant joining, customizable branding and graphics, and simultaneous distribution to multiple streaming platforms. |
| 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":"flat_monthly_subscription","architecture_model":"browser_cloud_studio","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":false,"simulcast_multi_destination_rtmp_output_hub":true,"chroma_key_green_screen_and_virtual_backgrounds":true,"custom_lower_thirds_graphics_and_brand_overlays":true,"iso_track_recording_for_isolated_guest_audio_video":true,"remote_guest_browser_invites_for_interviews_webrtc":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":"Facebook","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"YouTube","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"LinkedIn","native":true,"direction":"outbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","IN"],"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":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free with core features","features":["Essential studio resources","6 on-screen participants","1 seat","Individual use only","StreamYard branding on broadcasts"],"minSeats":1,"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"seats":"1","screen_participants":"6"}},{"free":false,"name":"Core","summary":"$35/month","features":["Full HD 1080p output","Live recording to platform","Unlimited local recordings","Custom RTMP destinations","Guest destinations","50 hours permanent cloud storage","Intro and outro video support","AI-generated clips","Custom referral message","16+ custom layout templates","Cloud recording","Chat overlay","Watermark-free thumbnails","AI backgrounds"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":35,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"cloud_storage":"50 hours permanent"}},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"$68/month","features":["All Core features","15 backstage participants","4-hour pre-recorded broadcast capability","On-air webinars for up to 100 viewers","Custom source inputs","Downloadable transcriptions"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":68,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"webinar_viewers":"100","backstage_participants":"15","prerecorded_broadcast_hours":"4"}}],"summary":"From $35/month. Free tier available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://streamyard.com/pt-pt/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:41:21.799Z","startingPrice":{"amount":35,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":89,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":35,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.99 | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Live Streaming)

| Capability | Ant Media Server | StreamYard |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | - | Browser cloud studio |
| 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 | Flat monthly subscription |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:58:59.051Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*