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OvenMediaEngine vs Red5 Server
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| Fact | OvenMediaEngine | Red5 Server |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | HTML |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 3.3k | 3.4k |
| Latest | v0.21.0 | v2.0.53 |
| Last push | 2026-11-12 | 2026-11-06 |
| Release cadence | about 140 days between releases | about 3 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 10 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 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 →
Full replacementOvenMediaEngineIngests WebRTC, RTMP and SRT and delivers sub-second WebRTC and low-latency HLS, with transcoding.
Full replacementRed5 ServerStreaming server for RTMP, WebRTC and HLS with clustering and an application API; smaller ecosystem and tooling.
OvenMediaEngine
OvenMediaEngine
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Red5 Server
unsigned The latest release, v2.0.53, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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