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Red5 Server vs Restreamer

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Red5 ServerRestreamer
LanguageHTMLHTML
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars3.4k5.2k
Latestv2.0.53v2.12.0
Last push2026-11-062026-05-22
Release cadenceabout 3 days between releasesabout 54 days between releases
Active contributors4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Wowza Streaming Engine. Alternatives to Wowza Streaming Engine →

    Full replacementRed5 ServerStreaming server for RTMP, WebRTC and HLS with clustering and an application API; smaller ecosystem and tooling.

    PartialRestreamerIngests a stream and relays it to platforms or a player page; no transcoding ladder or server API.