# MediaMTX vs XSplit Broadcaster

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** MediaMTX

| Attribute | MediaMTX | XSplit Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 52.4 (56% (medium)) | 40.6 (59% (medium)) |
| 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 professional production platform that combines live streaming, recording, and scene composition capabilities in a single workspace for managing multiple video sources and outputs It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://www.xsplit.com","question":"What is XSplit Broadcaster?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"XSplit Broadcaster offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.xsplit.com","question":"Is XSplit Broadcaster free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for XSplit Broadcaster, including YouTube, Facebook and Discord. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.xsplit.com","question":"What does XSplit Broadcaster integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":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 professional production platform that combines live streaming, recording, and scene composition capabilities in a single workspace for managing multiple video sources and outputs |
| 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}` | - |
| integrations.count | - | 3 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"YouTube","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Facebook","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Discord","native":true,"direction":"outbound"}]` |
| language.primary | Go | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://github.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T15:21:38.316Z"}` | `{"freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.xsplit.com","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:05:25.581Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| 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 | XSplit Broadcaster |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 | Free open source | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:58:20.565Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*