Restreamer

Restreamer is a powerful open-source live streaming server developed by datarhei that democratizes video broadcasting by providing enterprise-grade streaming capabilities through an accessible web interface. Unlike complex streaming solutions requiring extensive technical expertise, Restreamer enables anyone to set up professional live streams with multi-platform distribution, protocol conversion, and stream management features typically found in expensive commercial streaming software. The platform has gained adoption among content creators building personal streaming setups, small businesses conducting live events, educational institutions broadcasting lectures, and organizations needing reliable video distribution without recurring subscription costs to commercial streaming platforms.

Common Use Cases

Content creators use Restreamer to simultaneously broadcast to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook Live, and custom RTMP destinations from a single source, eliminating the need for multiple encoder instances or expensive multi-streaming services. Houses of worship deploy Restreamer to stream services to congregants unable to attend in person, with protocol conversion allowing viewers to watch via web browsers, mobile apps, or dedicated streaming devices. Educational institutions leverage the platform for lecture capture and live class streaming, recording broadcasts while simultaneously distributing to student viewing platforms. Security operations use Restreamer to redistribute IP camera feeds in accessible formats for monitoring stations, converting proprietary camera protocols to standard HLS streams viewable in web browsers. Event organizers run Restreamer for conferences, concerts, and sports events, managing multiple camera feeds and distributing streams to paid viewer platforms while maintaining archives for post-event viewing.

Key Features

• Support for RTMP, HLS, SRT, and WebRTC streaming protocols
• Multi-destination streaming to platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Facebook simultaneously
• Web-based management interface requiring no command-line configuration
• Video input from webcams, IP cameras, RTMP sources, and other live feeds
• Automatic reconnection for uninterrupted streaming during connection issues
• Protocol conversion enabling broad device and platform compatibility
• Low resource consumption optimized for embedded systems and efficient hardware
• Stream recording and archiving capabilities
• Multiple simultaneous streams with independent configurations
• Real-time stream monitoring and health status
• Customizable encoding settings for quality and bandwidth optimization
• No recurring subscription fees or usage-based pricing

Why deploy Restreamer on Hostinger VPS

Deploying Restreamer on Hostinger VPS provides dedicated bandwidth and processing power for encoding and transmitting live video streams without the quality degradation and bandwidth throttling common on shared hosting. Unlike commercial multi-streaming services charging monthly fees based on destinations or viewer hours, your VPS enables unlimited streaming to any number of platforms at a fixed cost regardless of usage. The dedicated resources ensure consistent stream quality even during peak encoding loads when transcoding multiple bitrates or handling high-resolution sources, avoiding the dropped frames and buffering that occur when sharing resources with other tenants. With enterprise-grade network connectivity, your streams maintain stable bitrates critical for professional broadcasts where stuttering or quality drops damage credibility and viewer experience. Self-hosting eliminates the security and privacy concerns of routing video feeds through third-party streaming platforms that may record content, inject advertising, or implement content moderation that could interrupt sensitive broadcasts. For organizations streaming confidential content like internal training, private events, or pre-release announcements, VPS deployment ensures video never passes through commercial platforms where it could be accessed by competitors or leaked before intended release. The persistent storage allows maintaining stream archives and recordings without paying cloud storage fees that escalate quickly when preserving months of broadcast history for compliance or content repurposing.