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Comparison

MediaMTX vs StreamYard

On the evidence we track, StreamYard leads this comparison with a composite score of 66/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

MediaMTX full profile →StreamYard full profile →
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MediaMTX52
★StreamYard66
Score
vioscaleAI score
MediaMTX52 / 100medium · 56%
StreamYard66 / 100high · 79%
Pricing
Free tier
MediaMTX✓
StreamYard✓
Model
MediaMTXopen_source
StreamYardfreemium
Price level
MediaMTXfree
StreamYardmid
Starting price
MediaMTX–
StreamYard$35
Transparent
MediaMTX✓
StreamYard✓
Integrations
Count
MediaMTX–
StreamYard3
Security
Trust center
MediaMTXhttps://github.com/security
StreamYard–
Vulnerabilities
Adoption
Dependent repos
MediaMTX0
StreamYard–
Github stars
MediaMTX20,386
StreamYard–
Activity
Commits last 30d
MediaMTX58
StreamYard–
Release
Cadence days
MediaMTX15
StreamYard–
History
MediaMTX20 items
StreamYard–
License
Spdx
MediaMTXMIT
StreamYard–
Language
Primary
MediaMTXGo
StreamYard–
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
MediaMTX5 items
StreamYard6 items

Capabilities

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

Capabilities
Architecture model
MediaMTXOpen source local encoder
StreamYardBrowser cloud studio
Simulcast multi destination rtmp output hub
MediaMTX✓
StreamYard✓
Remote guest browser invites for interviews webrtc
MediaMTX-
StreamYard✓
Custom lower thirds graphics and brand overlays
MediaMTX-
StreamYard✓
ISO track recording for isolated guest audio video
MediaMTX-
StreamYard✓
Hardware encoding acceleration nvenc quicksync
MediaMTX-
StreamYard-
Srt secure reliable transport protocol support
MediaMTX✓
StreamYard-
Multi network unified aggregated chat feed
MediaMTX-
StreamYard-
Chroma key green screen and virtual backgrounds
MediaMTX-
StreamYard✓
Ndi network device interface feed ingestion
MediaMTX-
StreamYard-
SOC2 type ii
MediaMTX-
StreamYard-
Gpl or permissive oss license
MediaMTX✓
StreamYard✗
Pricing model
MediaMTXFree open source
StreamYardFlat monthly subscription

What each one is

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

MediaMTX

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.

Independently observed

StreamYard

Leader

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.

Independently observed

Pricing

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

MediaMTX

Open sourceFree tier
as of verify ↗

StreamYard

Leader
from $35/moSubscriptionFree tier

From $35/month. Free tier available.

  • FreeFree
    • Essential studio resources
    • 6 on-screen participants
    • 1 seat
    • Individual use only
    • StreamYard branding on broadcasts
  • Core$35/month
    • Full HD 1080p output
    • Live recording to platform
    • Unlimited local recordings
    • Custom RTMP destinations
    • Guest destinations
    • +9 more
  • Advanced$68/month
    • All Core features
    • 15 backstage participants
    • 4-hour pre-recorded broadcast capability
    • On-air webinars for up to 100 viewers
    • Custom source inputs
    • +1 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

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

Platforms
Web
MediaMTX✗
StreamYard✓
macOS
MediaMTX✓
StreamYard✗
Windows
MediaMTX✓
StreamYard✗
Linux
MediaMTX✓
StreamYard✗
CLI
MediaMTX✓
StreamYard✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
MediaMTX✗
StreamYard✓
Self-hosted
MediaMTX✓
StreamYard✗
On-premise
MediaMTX✓
StreamYard✗

Integrations

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

MediaMTX

Not documented yet.

StreamYard

Leader
3 total
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
Independently observed
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