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Restreamer

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Video · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Restreamer is open-source streaming software that ingests H.264 camera or encoder feeds and republishes them to websites and platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook. It ships with an HTML5 player, Docker images for many architectures, and optional audio transcoding.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources
Official website
Category
Video
Free access
Restreamer is free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license for private or commercial use.
API access
Not confirmed

Is Restreamer right for you?

A good fit for

Broadcasters and IoT teams who want self-hosted live video without a third-party streaming SaaS.

Before you choose

This documentation site covers deprecated Restreamer 0.6.x and points users to Restreamer 2 for current releases.

Self-hosted live streaming

Restreamer repackages camera and encoder H.264 feeds for browser playback and syndication to major streaming platforms using open-source components and Docker.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

CapabilityValueEvidenceChecked
InputsDocs list IP cameras, USB cameras, and other H.264 sources as supported inputs.Facts sourced2026-10-04
OutputsMarketing mentions restreaming to websites, YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and other RTMP targets.Facts sourced2026-10-04
DeploymentDocker images are advertised for Linux, macOS, Windows, and Raspberry Pi devices.Facts sourced2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Restreamer pricing & plans

Free

Free

Restreamer is free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license for private or commercial use.

Access
Restreamer is free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license for private or commercial use.
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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Restreamer used for?

Restreamer is open-source streaming software that ingests H.264 camera or encoder feeds and republishes them to websites and platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook. It ships with an HTML5 player, Docker images for many architectures, and optional audio transcoding.

Does Restreamer have a free plan?

Restreamer is free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license for private or commercial use.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Restreamer cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Restreamer through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

This documentation site covers deprecated Restreamer 0.6.x and points users to Restreamer 2 for current releases.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

Facts apply to the named version and check date. Send a sourced correction if something changed.