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