Image and video
RTMP.IN alternatives
2 open-source projects that already do this job. Free to use - not free to run, which is what the numbers on the right are for.
The projects
bluenviron/mediamtx★19,746 GitHub starsMIT licenceReady-to-use media server and proxy supporting RTMP, RTSP, HLS, and live stream proxying.Open on GitHub ↗owncast/owncast★11,445 GitHub starsMIT licenceSelf-hosted live video streaming server with built-in chat and web UI for publishing and viewing.Open on GitHub ↗
What you give up either way
- The vendor’s claimed Instagram API/emulation updates and compatibility guarantees
- The vendor’s stated 2FA/device-trust handling and workflow
- The vendor’s claim of zero blocked accounts over 5+ years and Top 500 user trust list
- Integrated partner integrations and convenience features (OneStream, Wave.video, Commentsold, etc.)
- Any undocumented reliability, monitoring, or reputation that reduces risk of account blocks
An open-source project doing the core job proves a replacement is possible. It does not prove it matches RTMP.IN, and it does not prove anyone has run it for a month. How we decide.