Side by side
Livepush vs VDO.Ninja
Both stand on live streaming encoders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Livepush covers multistream distribution, custom RTMP destinations and recorded or looping video, with a no-card free plan. The free tier has monthly hours, storage and event-length limits; paid plans start at $15/mo.
Visit Livepush Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
VDO.Ninja offers a free route for bringing remote feeds into production software, with self-hosting and native mobile apps also available. Consider the mobile publishing limits, peer visibility, and forwarding encryption caveats when choosing how to use it.
Visit VDO.NinjaThe facts
| Livepush | VDO.Ninja | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $15 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Maker | Livepush | Not published |
| Website | livepush.io | vdo.ninja |
| On live streaming encoders | #19 of 69 | #23 of 69 |
Livepush: what it does well
- Supports more than 40 streaming destinations.
- Accepts RTMP and SRT encoder streams.
- Free plan needs no credit card.
- Free plan includes up to 10 platforms at once.
- Offers scheduling, recording and continuous video looping.
What to know first
- Free streaming is limited to 20 hours per month.
- Free storage is limited to 200 MB.
- Free prerecorded events can be no longer than 20 minutes.
- The free plan allows one simultaneous stream.
VDO.Ninja: what it does well
- Free hosted service needs no download or sign-in.
- VIEW links can be captured as OBS Browser Sources.
- Native iOS and Android publishing apps are available.
- Call media and text are not retained after sessions.
- Supports local recording and video up to 4K.
What to know first
- Android app cannot view or listen to remote guests.
- Peer calls may expose IP and network information.
- Forwarding is not end-to-end encrypted by default.
- Media file streaming is experimental.
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