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MistServer vs StreamYard On-Air
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
MistServer offers a broad self-managed toolkit for capturing, processing, operating, and delivering streams. The software is free and full-featured according to the listed plan, while engineering and operational support are paid separately.
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Free plan ExtensioniPhoneWeb
Visit StreamYard On-Air The facts
| MistServer | StreamYard On-Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic support: €500 a month | Core: $35.99 a month |
| Plans published | 7 | 3 |
| Maker | MistServer | Not published |
| Website | mistserver.org | streamyard.com |
| On live tv streaming services | #41 of 169 | #37 of 169 |
MistServer: what it does well
- Free for any purpose, including commercial use
- Broad contribution and delivery protocol list
- Recording, clipping, live DVR, and thumbnails
- Clustering and automated failover tools
- Linux, Windows, Macintosh, source, and Docker downloads
What to know first
- Browser-based studio is not provided
- Cloud recording is not provided
- Unified chat is not provided
- Paid support is separate
StreamYard On-Air: what it does well
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