Open source streaming projects
Every project in the registry tagged streaming, ranked by real GitHub adoption.
⚡️ Streaming torrent client for the web
Centralize, transform, and stash your data
Self hosted streaming media server. https://docs.streama-project.com/
Create a classic TV experience using your own media - IPTV backed by Plex/Jellyfin/Emby/NFO
Open-source message stream built on Postgres
Terminal interface to find, download, and stream movies, TV shows, and live TV using local media players.
Hop Orchestration Platform
An open, scalable, online streaming setup. All-in-one toolkit from ingest to adaptive video playback. Built for developers in need of video tooling.
Community-driven platform built for transparency
Frequently asked questions
How many open source streaming projects are there?
This registry tracks 9 projects tagged streaming, with 66,244 GitHub stars between them. The most-adopted is webtorrent at 31,397 stars.
Are these streaming projects free to use?
Yes — 8 of the 9 carry an explicit open-source licence across 5 distinct licences, so there is no licence fee. Where a project also sells a hosted or enterprise version, the self-hosted path remains free.
Which streaming project should I choose?
The list above is ranked by GitHub stars, but stars measure attention rather than fit. Check three things on each card: the licence (permissive versus copyleft), the language it is written in, and the last-push date — a high-star project that has not been pushed in a year is a liability.
Are these streaming projects still maintained?
7 of the 9 were pushed in the last 90 days, and every card shows its exact last-push date so you can see the rest. Sort your shortlist by that date before committing to a migration.