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Shed vs Streamster
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 APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Pick Shed if you want a free, self-hosted studio with browser mixing, remote guests, and simultaneous multi-destination streaming. Look elsewhere if you need managed hosting now or prefer not to run the software and ffmpeg yourself.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
Streamster offers free, monthly, and hourly billed options with different channel and bitrate limits. Compare each plan’s stated limits with your broadcast needs before choosing.
Visit StreamsterThe facts
| Shed | Streamster | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | LITE (monthly): $15 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 19 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | muxshed.com | streamster.io |
| On live tv streaming services | #13 of 169 | #17 of 169 |
Shed: what it does well
- Free self-hosting includes unlimited destinations and no per-channel fees.
- Accepts RTMP, SRT, and WebRTC input.
- Browser-based remote guests need no app or account.
- Can stream to multiple named and custom endpoints at once.
- Open source under the AGPL-3.0 license.
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires ffmpeg.
- Source builds specify Rust 1.88+ and Node.js 20+.
- Managed hosting is described as coming soon.
- Support package pricing is custom.
Streamster: what it does well
- Supports up to four destinations
- Available on web, Windows, iOS, and Android
- Free plan includes two channels
- Paid plans include options up to 4K
What to know first
- No browser-based studio
- Free plan recommends a maximum of 720p
- Monthly plans cost 15.00–$75 a month
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