{"id":8308,"date":"2023-04-26T13:13:33","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T13:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/?p=8308"},"modified":"2023-08-26T08:59:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T08:59:00","slug":"rtmp-streaming-server-open-source","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/rtmp-streaming-server-open-source\/","title":{"rendered":"Create your own video streaming server with Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Live streaming<\/a> technology has made leaps and bounds in the past few years. Thanks to these developments, it\u2019s possible for broadcasters with little to no technical knowledge to produce high-quality streams.<\/p>

One of the most important types of technology that works behind the scenes to deliver video files over the internet in real-time is streaming protocols. While there are many different protocols that work together to bring the streams to life, there are three protocols that are very prominent in the current online streaming<\/a> scene, including RTMP, HLS, and WebRTC.<\/p>

In this post, we\u2019re going to compare RTMP<\/a>, HLS, and WebRTC<\/a>. We will establish the differences and similarities between RTMP vs HLS<\/a> vs WebRTC. We will discuss the roles of each of these streaming protocols in live streaming<\/a>. In particular, we will discuss options for low latency streaming<\/a>.<\/p>

What is a Streaming Protocol?<\/strong><\/p>

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Streaming protocols are very important for broadcasting online video<\/a>.<\/p>

A video streaming<\/a> protocol is a standardized delivery method that is used to break up a video into chunks, transport it, and reassemble it.<\/p>

Since video files are notoriously bulky, transporting them requires a highly technical setup. There are many \u201cstops\u201d on a video\u2019s journey from the source to the user-facing video player, and streaming<\/a> protocols are what bring the video from one stop to the next.<\/p>

Different protocols are developed by different companies and organizations to serve unique purposes in online video streaming<\/a>. They are typically standardized and\/or open-source so that they can be used seamlessly with different technology and streaming setups.<\/p>

Some of the most popular streaming<\/a> protocols include RTMP<\/a>, HLS, and WebRTC<\/a>. You will often see these streaming protocols compared against each other, with comparisons such as WebRTC vs HLS<\/a> and WebRTC vs RTMP commonplace. (paragraph break)<\/p>

Let\u2019s take a closer look at each of these protocols. This will give you a better understanding of how they work and the purpose that they serve.<\/p>

What is RTMP?<\/strong><\/p>

Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP)<\/a> is a streaming protocol that was originally used to deliver video content to Adobe\u2019s Flash player. This protocol is known for its capability of low latency streaming<\/a>.<\/p>

Since Flash is dead, many people assume that RTMP is also dead, but this is not the case. RTMP has taken a new role in live streaming<\/a>. It is now used for ingesting media from the encoder or other source to a video streaming platform<\/a>.<\/p>

There are many perks of using RTMP for the ingestion of video feeds. For starters, it is currently the most accessible and affordable option since it works with most modern encoders, including many free encoding software. It is also capable of low latency streaming<\/a>, which is another major benefit for broadcasters.<\/p>

There are several variations of RTMP<\/a> that serve slightly different purposes. (change formatting)<\/p>