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LIVE555 Media Server

LIVE555 Media Server

LIVE555 Media Server is an open-source media streaming software that allows streaming of audio and video over IP networks. It supports RTP/RTCP, RTSP, and other protocols for efficient media delivery and playback.
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LIVE555 Media Server: Open-Source Audio & Video Streaming Software

LIVE555 Media Server is an open-source media streaming software that allows streaming of audio and video over IP networks. It supports RTP/RTCP, RTSP, and other protocols for efficient media delivery and playback.

What is LIVE555 Media Server?

LIVE555 Media Server is an open-source C++ software package that provides media streaming functionality. It implements various protocols like RTP/RTCP, RTSP, and SDP which are essential for streaming audio and video over IP networks.

Some key features of LIVE555 Media Server include:

  • Support for streaming H.264/AVC and other video codecs
  • Audio codecs like AAC, MP3, PCM are supported
  • Can stream both live and prerecorded media files
  • Implemented in a modular architecture for flexibility
  • Highly portable across platforms like Linux, Windows, macOS
  • Built-in RTSP server to allow media playback from various RTSP capable media players
  • RTP and RTCP protocols for efficient media data delivery

LIVE555 Media Server is used to build media streaming solutions for various usage scenarios like IP cameras, over-the-top services, digital signage systems etc. Its open-source nature makes it easy to integrate into custom applications. Active development and maintenance by a group of developers ensures reliability and addition of latest streaming standards.

LIVE555 Media Server Features

Features

  1. Supports RTP/RTCP streaming protocols
  2. Implements RTSP server for stream control
  3. Supports H.264/AAC and other media codecs
  4. Multi-threaded and multi-client architecture
  5. Modular and customizable design
  6. Cross-platform support

Pricing

  • Open Source

Pros

Open source and free

High performance and scalability

Supports a wide range of media formats

Reliable streaming with RTP

Flexible and customizable

Active development community

Cons

Complex configuration

Limited documentation

Steep learning curve

No graphical user interface

Requires programming skills to fully utilize

Lacks some advanced streaming features

Official Links

Official Website
https://live555.com/mediaServer/

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