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Ant Media Server vs OvenMediaEngine
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| Fact | Ant Media Server | OvenMediaEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | C++ |
| Licence | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 4.7k | 3.3k |
| Latest | ams-v3.1.0 | v0.21.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 41 days between releases | about 140 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Wowza Streaming Engine. Alternatives to Wowza Streaming Engine →
PartialAnt Media ServerWebRTC, RTMP, SRT and HLS live streaming; adaptive bitrate and clustering need the paid Enterprise Edition.
Full replacementOvenMediaEngineIngests WebRTC, RTMP and SRT and delivers sub-second WebRTC and low-latency HLS, with transcoding.
Ant Media Server
- ams-v3.1.02026-08-31Ant Media Server Community 3.1.0
- ams-v3.0.32026-05-05Ant Media Server Community 3.0.3
- ams-v3.0.22026-05-04Ant Media Server Community 3.0.2
- ams-v3.0.12026-04-19Ant Media Server Community 3.0.1
- ams-v2.17.12026-02-12Ant Media Server Community 2.17.1
Ant Media Server
unsigned The latest release, ams-v3.1.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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OvenMediaEngine
unsigned The latest release, v0.21.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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