Ant Media Server
Ant Media Server — Ultra-low latency streaming engine with WebRTC (~0.5s), SRT, RTMP, HLS, CMAF, adaptive bitrate, transcoding & scaling
Scalable open-source media server for live streaming, adaptive bitrate (ABR), real-time communication (RTC), recording, and cloud auto-scaling. Supports **WebRTC, SRT, RTMP, HLS, CMAF, RTSP, and H.265/HEVC**. The project is written primarily in Java, distributed under the Other license, first published in 2017. It has gained significant community traction with 4,691 stars and 683 forks on GitHub. Key topics include: abr, android-sdk, ant-media, broadcast, cmaf.
Ant Media Server — Ultra-Low Latency, HLS, SRT, RTMP, WebRTC Streaming Engine
Scalable open-source media server for live streaming, adaptive bitrate (ABR),
real-time communication (RTC), recording, and cloud auto-scaling.
Supports WebRTC, SRT, RTMP, HLS, CMAF, RTSP, and H.265/HEVC.
⚡ Quickstart
- Try WebRTC Demos
- Free Trial for Enterprise Edition
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- Create your own streaming service at scale in 5 minutes
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🚀 Overview
Ant Media Server is a scalable, open-source media server designed for ultra-low latency live streaming with WebRTC (~0.5s), plus support for SRT, RTMP, RTSP, HLS, and CMAF Low-Latency HLS (LL-HLS).
It enables developers to build real-time video applications, live broadcasting, and adaptive bitrate (ABR) workflows.
Use Ant Media Server to power telehealth platforms, e-learning, sports streaming, auctions, enterprise video solutions, and interactive applications.
Why Choose Ant Media Server?
- Scalable Real-time Streaming: Experience sub-0.5s latency and seamless live streaming.
- Extensive Protocol Support: WebRTC, CMAF, HLS, RTMP, RTSP, SRT, Zixi, and more.
- Easy Integration: SDKs for iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, Unity, and JavaScript.
- Secure & Robust: SSL/TLS, token authentication, IP filtering, watermarking.
- Community & Enterprise Editions: Choose Community for essentials or Enterprise for advanced features & support.
With AMS, you’re not just streaming video — you’re creating real-time interactive experiences that scale from small classrooms to global live events.
📚 Documentation & Developer Guides
Ready to embark on your streaming journey? Here's what you need to do:
- Explore our Documentation: Features, installation, API references, tutorials.
- Join the Community: Share ideas, get support, and stay updated.
- Download & Install: Get the latest Community Edition release.
- Upgrade to Enterprise Edition: Get your 14-day free trial. Adaptive & Scalable Ultra-Low Latency WebRTC Streaming Software.
☁️ Seamless Deployment
Deploy Ant Media Server seamlessly on your favorite cloud platforms with 1-Click apps, cloud marketplaces, or Docker/Kubernetes/Scripts.
On-Premises
Cloud Marketplaces
| Cloud Provider | Community Edition | Enterprise Edition |
|---|---|---|
| AWS | Link | Link |
| Azure | Link | Link |
| GCP | - | Link |
🔧 Auto-Scaling in 5 Minutes
CloudFormation Guide | Demo Video
🎯 Use Cases — Real-Time Streaming Applications
Ant Media Server powers diverse industries with ultra-low latency video:
- 🏥 Telehealth & Remote Patient Care
- 🎓 E-learning & Virtual Classrooms
- 🎮 Gaming and E-sports Live Streaming
- 🛒 Auction & Live Shopping
- 📺 Media & Entertainment
- 🛡 Video Monitoring & Surveillance
- 💰 Live Shopping
💬 Support
- Community Edition: GitHub Discussions
- Enterprise Edition: Includes email support
- Support Packages available
📩 Contact us: support@antmedia.io
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