# Ant Media Server vs Lightstream

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

| Attribute | Ant Media Server | Lightstream |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 51.2 (77% (high)) | 25.5 (25% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true,"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | Lightstream is a streaming toolkit that enables creators to add professional overlays, graphics, transitions, and effects to their live streams across platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Mixer. It's designed to simplify stream production without requiring advanced technical knowledge. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_subscription","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","custom_lower_thirds_graphics_and_brand_overlays":true}` |
| integrations.count | 15 | 5 |
| 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":"Rainmaker","native":false},{"name":"StreamElements","native":false},{"name":"Twitch","native":true},{"name":"YouTube","native":true},{"name":"Mixer","native":true}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Community Edition (Cloud Hourly)","summary":"Starting from $0.33/hr","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0.33,"period":"hour","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Cloud solution with hourly billing","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise Edition (Cloud Hourly)","summary":"Starting from $0.44/hr","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0.44,"period":"hour","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Cloud solution with hourly billing","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise Edition with Google Cloud Credits","summary":"Starting from $0.56/hr","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0.56,"period":"hour","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Cloud solution with Google Cloud trial credits included","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Hourly License (Self-Hosted)","summary":"$0.24 per instance per hour","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0.24,"period":"hour","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Pay-per-uptime billing, best for event-based workloads","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"billing":"uptime only"}},{"free":false,"name":"Monthly License (Self-Hosted)","summary":"$109 per instance per month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":109,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Monthly subscription with flex scalability, best for always-on streaming","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Annual License (Self-Hosted)","summary":"$89 per instance per month (billed annually)","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":89,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Annual subscription with advanced scalability","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Perpetual License (Self-Hosted)","summary":"$2799 one-time, then $449/year for support","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":2799,"currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":449,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Lifetime usage with standard support included; optional paid support upgrades available","contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $0.24/hr (self-hosted) or $0.33/hr (cloud). Free 7-day trial. Perpetual licensing available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://antmedia.io/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:53:09.887Z","freeTrialDays":7,"startingPrice":{"amount":89,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","sourceUrl":"https://golightstream.com/lightstream-studio-pricing-updates/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:41:00.343Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | high | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":89,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.99 | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Live Streaming)

| Capability | Ant Media Server | Lightstream |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:06:08.789Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*