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Molotov vs Nimble Streamer
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 AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Visit Molotov Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
Nimble Streamer offers broad protocol support and detailed control for self-managed streaming operations. Account for separate component licensing and server administration when planning a deployment.
Visit Nimble StreamerThe facts
| Molotov | Nimble Streamer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Molotov Extra: €6.99 a month | Nimble Streamer instance: $50 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | molotov.tv | softvelum.com |
| On live tv streaming services | #100 of 167 | #96 of 167 |
Molotov: what it does well
Nimble Streamer: what it does well
- Supports many input and delivery protocols
- Provides low-latency streaming workflows
- Includes DVR recording and JSON-playlist playout
- Offers DRM and server-side ad insertion options
- 14-day trial available
What to know first
- No cloud recording
- Live Transcoder requires a separate license
- Some workflows incur additional charges
- Requires self-managed server deployment
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