Open source streaming projects
Every project in the registry tagged streaming, ranked by real GitHub adoption.
Apache Kafka - A distributed event streaming platform
⚡️ Streaming torrent client for the web
Ad-free music player that streams from multiple sources
Pure Go implementation of the WebRTC API
Centralize, transform, and stash your data
Self hosted streaming media server. https://docs.streama-project.com/
Terminal interface to find, download, and stream movies, TV shows, and live TV using local media players.
React data visualization library for streaming, networks, and AI-assisted development
Create a classic TV experience using your own media - IPTV backed by Plex/Jellyfin/Emby/NFO
Open-source message stream built on Postgres
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.
The Web Platform Framework.
OpenMessaging Runtime Interface for Java
Your personal media hub — browse, stream, and organize media from your own services and servers, with a cinematic built-in player. Android, Android TV, iOS, Win
Community-driven platform built for transparency
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Frequently asked questions
How many open source streaming projects are there?
This registry tracks 16 projects tagged streaming, with 141,987 GitHub stars between them. The most-adopted is kafka at 34,117 stars.
Are these streaming projects free to use?
Yes — 15 of the 16 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?
12 of the 16 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.