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datarhei Restreamer vs ManyCam
Both stand on live tv streaming services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Restreamer combines self-hosted streaming, multiple input and output protocols, monitoring, and an integration API in free software. Check the installation requirements if official SLA or paid support is important.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
ManyCam brings virtual camera, background, and production tools together for video calls and streaming. The free version is limited, while paid plans list differing device, source, and stream allowances.
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| datarhei Restreamer | ManyCam | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Standard: $59 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | datarhei.com | manycam.com |
| On live tv streaming services | #10 of 169 | #14 of 169 |
datarhei Restreamer: what it does well
- Free for private and commercial use under Apache 2.0
- Accepts USB, network, OBS, and encoder sources
- Supports SRT ingest and transcoding
- Includes stream, viewer, bandwidth, and system monitoring
- Docker builds cover AMD64, ARM, and Raspberry Pi
What to know first
- Official paid support requires meeting minimum installation requirements
- Official support requires use of official Docker images
ManyCam: what it does well
- Can blur, remove, or replace backgrounds without a green screen.
- Supports up to 200 video sources on listed plans.
- Can broadcast to multiple streaming destinations simultaneously.
- Free download is available.
- Listed for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
What to know first
- The free version has limited features.
- Standard lists four video sources and one RTMP stream.
- Paid plans start at $59/yr.
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