MediaMTX
An open-source media server that routes and converts live video and audio streams across multiple transmission protocols
- Also known as
- mediamtx
What is 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.
MediaMTX pricing
We don't have MediaMTX's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
What MediaMTX does
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
- 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
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- macOS
- Linux
- Windows
- On-premise
- Self-hosted
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 1 (1 in the last 12 months), max severity LOW sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
MediaMTX FAQ
Common questions about MediaMTX, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is MediaMTX?
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
Is MediaMTX free?
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
What platforms does MediaMTX support?
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
Can MediaMTX be self-hosted?
Yes. MediaMTX can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://github.com/pricing
Is MediaMTX open source?
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.
MediaMTX alternatives
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Compare MediaMTX
Side by side against other live streaming, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for MediaMTX, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development activity | 56 | 0.09 | 5.2 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 92 | 0.05 | 4.8 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 58 | 0.07 | 4.1 | ✓ |
| Stars | 81 | 0.03 | 2.1 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
| Dependent projects | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
| Security score | 0 | 0.04 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 58 | mediumsource · 2026-10-12 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 5 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 67% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Pricing model: free_open_source · Architecture model: open_source_local_encoder · Gpl or permissive oss license: Yes · Simulcast multi destination rtmp output hub: Yes · Srt secure reliable transport protocol support: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-10-12 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Go | highsource · 2026-10-12 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-10-12 · 95% |
Pricing
Release
Security
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Trust center | https://github.com/security | mediumsource · 2026-10-12 · 60% |
| 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 | highsource · 2026-10-12 · 90% |
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