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Ant Media Server

Ant Media Server — Ultra-low latency streaming engine with WebRTC (~0.5s), SRT, RTMP, HLS, CMAF, adaptive bitrate, transcoding & scaling

From ant-media·Updated June 15, 2026·View on GitHub·

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.

Latest release: ams-v3.0.3Ant Media Server Community 3.0.3
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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


🚀 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:

  1. Explore our Documentation: Features, installation, API references, tutorials.
  2. Join the Community: Share ideas, get support, and stay updated.
  3. Download & Install: Get the latest Community Edition release.
  4. 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.

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🔧 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:


💬 Support

📩 Contact us: support@antmedia.io


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