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Lightstream vs OvenMediaEngine
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 Web
Lightstream offers browser-based production, console capture, and multistreaming, with a free tier and paid options. Review the plan limits and listed Premium billing details before signing up.
Visit Lightstream Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted
OvenMediaEngine combines broad protocol support with self-hosted control and low stated latency. Check AGPL requirements, deployment platforms, and Enterprise support pricing before choosing an edition.
Visit OvenMediaEngineThe facts
| Lightstream | OvenMediaEngine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | OvenMediaEngine Enterprise Annual: $1,000 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 7 |
| Maker | Lightstream | OvenMediaEngine |
| Website | golightstream.com | ovenmedia.com |
| On live tv streaming services | #33 of 169 | #29 of 169 |
Lightstream: what it does well
- Cloud capture supports Xbox and PlayStation without a capture card
- Simulcasts to up to five destinations
- Ready-made and custom overlays are supported
- All plans include live chat support
What to know first
- Free streams are limited to 720p and 10 hours
- Free streams carry a Lightstream logo
- Premium pricing details list different monthly amounts
OvenMediaEngine: what it does well
- Supports many ingest and delivery protocols
- Sub-second WebRTC and SRT latency
- Includes recording, DVR, and monitoring
- Open-source edition available
- No channel limits on Enterprise plans
What to know first
- Enterprise starts at $100 a month
- Open-source edition uses AGPL-3.0-only
- Higher support tiers cost additional fees
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