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StreamRove vs ZLMediaKit
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 APIWeb
Choose StreamRove if you want to route one feed to several destinations and use its browser Studio or scheduled playback. The Sandbox plan has strict output and destination limits, and users who need Clips publishing elsewhere should account for its Instagram Reels-only direct publishing.
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ZLMediaKit provides broad protocol support, APIs, clustering, and self-hosting options in an MIT-licensed project. Its Pro edition extends the feature set, but adds authorization, separate builds, and licensing considerations.
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| StreamRove | ZLMediaKit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Relay: $14.50 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | streamrove.com | github.com |
| On live tv streaming services | #26 of 169 | #30 of 169 |
StreamRove: what it does well
- Supports RTMP, RTMPS, and SRT input.
- Lists more than 30 streaming platforms.
- Browser Studio includes guests, screen sharing, overlays, and scene switching.
- Scheduled rundowns can contain up to 200 items.
- Personal API keys are available in beta.
What to know first
- Sandbox is limited to two destinations and five output hours monthly.
- The free plan adds a StreamRove watermark.
- Clips publish directly only to Instagram Reels.
- SRT through StreamRove's relay is not encrypted.
ZLMediaKit: what it does well
- Supports many streaming protocols
- Protocol conversion is included
- C, RESTful, and web hook APIs
- Docker deployment instructions provided
- MIT-licensed open-source code
What to know first
- Third-party dependency licenses may differ
- Pro edition is closed-source
- Pro support excludes contracts under 5000
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