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Restreamer vs MediaMTX: catalog facts
Restreamer	MediaMTX
Free Free to download from its GitHub repository.	Free Free and open source.
Web, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Runs on your own server Web interface for managing streams	Supports many streaming protocols in one server Zero dependencies and a single config file
You provide the server and bandwidth Setup and maintenance are your responsibility	Handles live streams, not a media library Configuration assumes some streaming knowledge
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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 September 24, 2026

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