Top RTMP Servers for Live and On-Demand Streaming: A Comprehensive List with Protocols and Availability

Are you in the market for an RTMP server? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We’ve compiled a list of the top RTMP servers you can use for your streaming needs. Because let’s face it, choosing the right server can be a real headache.

First up on our list is Adobe Media Server. It’s a high-performance server that’s great for streaming video and audio. But here’s the catch, it’s not free. So if you’re on a tight budget, you might want to look elsewhere.

Next up, we’ve got the Wowza Streaming Engine. This server is like the Swiss army knife of media servers. It’s flexible and can handle live and on-demand streaming like a pro. And the best part? It supports a ton of protocols, including RTMP, RTSP/RTP, MPEG-TS, HLS, DASH, and even WebRTC. But, like Adobe, it’s not free.

If you’re looking for something that won’t break the bank, Red5 is an open-source media server that’s totally free. It’s great for live streaming and supports a ton of protocols, including RTMP, RTSP, HLS, HTTP FLV, WebSocket, and even AMF. Plus, who doesn’t love open-source software? Just an update on this Red5Server was the first hosting with Red5 on all its customers free of charge, unfortunately, this is not possible, red5 needs adobe flash on the browsers to run, and this is not possible as it was disabled in 2017.

Nginx RTMP Module is another great option if you’re on a budget. It’s an open-source module for Nginx that adds RTMP support, and it won’t cost you a penny. It supports RTMP and HTTP FLV, which might be all you need for your streaming needs.

If you need something that supports a wide range of formats, Helix Universal Server might be right up your alley. It supports RTMP, HLS, HDS, MPEG-DASH, and HTTP Smooth Streaming. But, it’s not free.

Unreal Media Server is another option for live and on-demand streaming, and it supports RTMP, RTSP, and HTTP Progressive Download. But again, it’s not free.

If you’re looking for a free, open-source option, MistServer is a great choice. It supports RTMP, RTSP, MPEG-TS, HLS, DASH, and Smooth Streaming.

Evostream is a high-performance server that supports RTMP, RTSP, MPEG-TS, HLS, DASH, and even WebRTC. But, you guessed it, it’s not free.

Flussonic Media Server is a server for live and on-demand streaming, with support for RTMP, HLS, MPEG-TS, DASH, HTTP FLV, and even WebRTC. But it’s not free, and it might be overkill if you don’t need all those protocols.

Last but not least, Ant Media Server is a scalable media server that supports RTMP and WebRTC. It’s also free, which is always a plus.

So there you have it, folks. A rundown of some of the top RTMP servers available. Whether you’re on a budget or need support for a wide range of protocols, there’s an option for you. Happy streaming!

Here’s the updated table with additional information on the protocols available for each server:

ServerDescriptionProtocols AvailableFree or not?
Adobe Media ServerA high-performance server for streaming video and audioRTMP, HTTP Dynamic Streaming (HDS), HTTP Live Streaming (HLS)No
Wowza Streaming EngineA flexible media server for live and on-demand streamingRTMP, RTSP/RTP, MPEG-TS, HLS, DASH, WebRTCNo
Red5An open-source media server for live streamingRTMP, RTSP, HLS, HTTP FLV, WebSocket, AMFYes
Nginx RTMP ModuleAn open-source module for Nginx that adds RTMP supportRTMP, HTTP FLVYes
Helix Universal ServerA streaming server that supports a wide range of formats, including RTMPRTMP, HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), HTTP Dynamic Streaming (HDS), MPEG-DASH, HTTP Smooth Streaming (HSS)No
Unreal Media ServerA media server for live and on-demand streamingRTMP, RTSP, HTTP Progressive DownloadNo
MistServerAn open-source media server for streaming video and audioRTMP, RTSP, MPEG-TS, HLS, DASH, Smooth StreamingYes
EvostreamA high-performance media server for streamingRTMP, RTSP, MPEG-TS, HLS, DASH, WebRTCNo
Flussonic Media ServerA server for live and on-demand streaming, with support for RTMP, HLS, and other formatsRTMP, HLS, MPEG-TS, DASH, HTTP FLV, WebRTCNo
Ant Media ServerA scalable media server for live and on-demand streaming, with support for RTMP and WebRTCRTMP, WebRTCYes
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Note that the “Protocols Available” column indicates the different protocols that each server supports for streaming. Some servers may support additional protocols not listed here, so it’s best to check each server’s documentation for more information.

Publishing our RTMP Server Live Streaming to Facebook

It is possible to publish your live streaming services to Facebook using our Stream Targets function on the RTMP Control Panel. Our Stream Targets function on the RTMP Control Panel allows you to broadcast your live streaming services not just to Facebook, but also to various other social media platforms. You need to ask our customer support team to enable it. Open a ticket and you should have your stream connected to Facebook in the next few hours.

The process is straightforward, the customer support will enable your stream to target Facebook, on the image below instead of youtube, change to Facebook. actually in fact one of the advantages of our system is that it is possible to stream simultaneously to Facebook and to youtube at the same time, in fact, many other social media from a single broadcast from our RTMP Server.

rtmp to facebook live streaming

Save & Restart the service to apply the changes.
Open Stream Targets

Configure your new Live Stream and press Continue with Facebook when ready. A continuous live stream supports a stream of unlimited duration. Use cases for continuous live include live feeds of aquariums, museums, and zoos. (Before streaming using continuous live, please note that continuous live streams do not generate VOD, do not send notifications to followers, and do not collect video insights for peak concurrent viewers.).

Select where you wish to publish the video, your Timeline, or a Facebook Page.

Your stream should now begin publishing to Facebook

Publishing from our server RTMP to Youtube

Publishing from our server RTMP to Youtube


Using our Stream Targets function on the RTMP Control Panel, you can easily publish your live streaming services to a range of social media platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, or a number of other social media. To activate this feature, simply contact our customer support team by opening a support ticket. Once enabled, you can expect your stream to be connected to YouTube or your select social media within a few hours.

The setup process is user-friendly. Our customer support will configure your stream to target YouTube. As shown in the image below. A key benefit of our system is its capability to simultaneously stream to multiple platforms, such as Facebook and YouTube, from a single broadcast through our RTMP Server. This means you can reach audiences across various social media channels all at once.

Login to the RTMP control Panel, and Enable Youtube Stream Target under the configuration tab >> Wowza Stream Engine >> Stream Target
rtmp to youtube live streaming

Save & Restart the service to apply the changes.
Open Stream Targets

on youtube when you try to start live streaming they have to enable your live streaming, but you will need to be confirmed by phone, and then it takes 24 hours to activation.

You will need to enter the Server URL and Stream Key from https://www.youtube.com/live_dashboard

Select Streaming to software

now they will give you a rtmp and a key, copy this to the rtmp control panel

Enter a name for your target, select Youtube, and then Save Stream Target.

Save Stream Target
Press Reconnect