Ant Media Server
Open-source media server enabling ultra-low latency streaming via WebRTC and other protocols
- Also known as
- ant-media-server
Available worldwide · Popular in: US
What is Ant Media Server?
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.
Ant Media Server pricing
Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.
Free community edition or paid enterprise edition
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The capabilities that matter for live streaming, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Architecture model
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- Simulcast multi destination rtmp output hub
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- 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
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- iOS
- Web
- Linux
- Android
- Cloud / SaaS
- Hybrid
- On-premise
- Self-hosted
Integrations (16)
Independently observed- Scotty•
- DRM Plugin•
- CamOS←
- Embedded SDK←•
- Ant Assist•
- Zixi←
- IP Cameras←
- Scribe•
- Moderator•
- Mobiotics OTT
- Visionar
- Circle•
- LL-HLS•
- Stamp•
- TunaDesk
- Media Push Plugin•
Ant Media Server FAQ
Common questions about Ant Media Server, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Ant Media Server?
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/
Is Ant Media Server free?
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/
What platforms does Ant Media Server support?
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/
Can Ant Media Server be self-hosted?
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/
What does Ant Media Server integrate with?
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/
What security certifications does Ant Media Server have?
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.
Where is Ant Media Server available?
Ant Media Server is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.
Source: https://antmedia.io/pricing/
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price level | 80 | 0.05 | 4.2 | ✓ |
| Pricing transparency | 45 | 0.08 | 3.8 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 50 | 0.06 | 3.1 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 67 | 0.04 | 2.7 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 35 | 0.05 | 1.7 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 20 | 0.06 | 1.3 | ✓ |
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Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 7 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 60% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Pricing model: flat_monthly_subscription · Gpl or permissive oss license: Yes · Ndi network device interface feed ingestion: Yes · Srt secure reliable transport protocol support: Yes · Custom lower thirds graphics and brand overlays: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 15 | mediumsource · 2026-09-16 · 60% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | mediumsource · 2026-09-16 · 50% |
Pricing
Reliability
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sla pct | 99.99 | mediumsource · 2026-09-16 · 60% |
Security
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