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MistServer vs Restreamer: catalog facts
MistServer	Restreamer
Freemium The open source edition is free; commercial licences are sold separately.	Free Free to download from its GitHub repository.
Linux, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Public domain open source edition Supports many streaming protocols including WebRTC and RIST	Runs on your own server Web interface for managing streams
Aimed at developers and integrators rather than home users Some features tied to paid licences	You provide the server and bandwidth Setup and maintenance are your responsibility
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License: Unlicense	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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