MistServer
Public domain streaming media server that works with any device and any format.
Maintained, but at a slower pace than the leaders in its category.
Commit activity more than 37% of tracked projects; popularity more than 24%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 514 |
|---|---|
| Latest release | 3.11.2 · 24 Jul 2026 |
| Repo updated | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Unlicense |
| Built with | C++ |
Is MistServer actively maintained?
MistServer is under active development: 144 commits landed over the last 11 months, averaging roughly 15 commits a month in the most recent quarter.
Activity is accelerating: the last quarter carried 667% more commits than the one before it.
The most recent tagged release, 3.11.2, shipped about two months ago — a current, installable version exists today.
MistServer ranks #7 of 17 in Media Streaming - Multimedia Streaming, placing it mid-table for maintenance activity.
What MistServer actually does
MistServer is a public domain streaming media server written in C++. It is designed to ingest and deliver media content across various devices and formats. The software provides a backend infrastructure for distributing video and audio streams.
Best fit: This is a suitable option if you need an unrestrictive public domain license for a custom media distribution pipeline. It fits technical setups requiring direct handling of streaming formats.
Worth knowing: The repository has a moderate developer following and community size, which may limit the availability of troubleshooting resources. You should expect to rely heavily on self-support for complex integration issues.
Deployment notes
As a C++ application, you will typically need to run it behind a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination. You should also ensure adequate persistent storage is available if you plan to store media files locally.
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