# MediaMTX vs Melon

| Attribute | MediaMTX | Melon |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 52.4 (56% (medium)) | 50.1 (76% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 58 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 20,386 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source media server that accepts incoming streams via various protocols (WebRTC, RTSP, RTMP, SRT, Media-over-QUIC, and others), automatically converts between them, and allows playback, recording, and forwarding to multiple destinations. It operates as a single, portable executable without external dependencies. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What is MediaMTX?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MediaMTX offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Is MediaMTX free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MediaMTX supports Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does MediaMTX support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. MediaMTX can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Can MediaMTX be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. MediaMTX 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/bluenviron/mediamtx","question":"Is MediaMTX open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based streaming and recording platform accessible through a web browser, enabling simultaneous broadcast to multiple social platforms, with integrated guest management and customizable visual branding. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://melonapp.com","question":"What is Melon?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Melon. 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://melonapp.com","question":"What platforms does Melon support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Melon, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://melonapp.com","question":"Can Melon be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 7 integrations for Melon, including Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Kick. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://melonapp.com","question":"What does Melon integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A streamlined live media server and proxy with zero dependencies that publishes, receives, proxies, records, and plays back real-time video and audio streams. It automatically converts streams between different protocols and formats, designed for efficient routing with cross-platform support. | A browser-based streaming and recording platform that lets you go live on multiple social platforms simultaneously, invite guests with a single click, customize your stream with branding elements, and record content in full quality—all without installing software. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","architecture_model":"open_source_local_encoder","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":true,"simulcast_multi_destination_rtmp_output_hub":true,"srt_secure_reliable_transport_protocol_support":true}` | `{"architecture_model":"browser_cloud_studio","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":false,"simulcast_multi_destination_rtmp_output_hub":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 | - | 7 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Twitch","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"YouTube","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"TikTok","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Facebook","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"X","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"LinkedIn","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Kick","direction":"outbound"}]` |
| language.primary | Go | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://github.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T15:21:38.316Z"}` | `{"type":"free","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://melonapp.com","retrievedAt":"2026-09-16T15:31:10.780Z","freeTrialDays":7}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | free |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| release.cadence_days | 15 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.21.2","date":"2026-10-08T21:42:39Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.21.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.21.1","date":"2026-09-20T16:07:47Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.21.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.21.0","date":"2026-09-05T21:29:12Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.21.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.20.1","date":"2026-08-18T12:05:15Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.20.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.20.0","date":"2026-08-05T10:26:41Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.20.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.19.3","date":"2026-07-23T21:58:00Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.19.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.19.2","date":"2026-06-28T10:52:04Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.19.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.19.1","date":"2026-06-10T23:08:59Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.19.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.19.0","date":"2026-06-02T21:14:11Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.19.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.18.2","date":"2026-05-15T17:25:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.18.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.18.1","date":"2026-04-30T14:30:16Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.18.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.18.0","date":"2026-04-26T18:29:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.18.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.17.1","date":"2026-03-31T21:10:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.17.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.17.0","date":"2026-03-17T23:08:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.17.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.16.3","date":"2026-03-01T15:49:12Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.16.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.16.2","date":"2026-02-22T17:31:41Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.16.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.16.1","date":"2026-02-07T18:58:24Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.16.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.16.0","date":"2026-01-31T15:38:51Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.16.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.15.6","date":"2025-12-28T16:38:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.15.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.15.5","date":"2025-12-07T12:24:21Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.15.5"}]` | - |
| security.trust_center | https://github.com/security | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":1,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fbluenviron%2Fmediamtx&per_page=100","last_12m":1,"max_severity":"LOW"}` | - |

## Capabilities (Live Streaming)

| Capability | MediaMTX | Melon |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Open source local encoder | 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 | Free open source | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:34:23.344Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*