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Astra

Paid#15 of 70 in Live Streaming Encoders

Astra: Astra routes, processes, monitors, and delivers broadcast and network TV streams. Ranked #15 of 70 in Live Streaming Encoders by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: 40-day trial; best for broadcast signal routing and monitoring.

7.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.9 / 10
Pricing
40-day trial
Best for
Broadcast signal routing and monitoring
Free plan
No
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports DVB, ISDB-T, HLS, SRT, RTSP, UDP/RTP, and MPEG-TS sources
- Automatic failover protects delivery between redundant sources
- Connects with Zabbix, Grafana, and InfluxDB for monitoring
Where it doesn't
- The Lifetime plan excludes updates released after purchase
- Linux server deployment may not suit desktop streaming workflows
- Commercial use is excluded from the Demo plan

Our verdict on Astra

Astra is server-side software for receiving, processing, monitoring, and delivering digital TV streams. It is designed for cable, satellite, and terrestrial TV operators, IPTV and OTT providers, content delivery networks, and organizations such as hotels and hospitals that provide TV services. Astra runs on Linux servers and supports both broadcast signals and network sources, making it a specialized headend and signal gateway rather than a conventional desktop live-streaming encoder.

The published plans provide a 40-day free trial through a Demo plan with a full-featured evaluation license. The Demo plan is for evaluation only and not for commercial use. Subscription plans offer monthly or yearly billing, technical support, and regular updates. The Lifetime plan uses a one-time payment and provides permanent use, but it does not include updates for versions released after the purchase date. This structure suits teams choosing between ongoing updates and a fixed licensing model.

Astra’s main strength is its signal-processing depth. It can receive DVB and ISDB-T signals, along with HLS, HTTP MPEG-TS, UDP/RTP, SRT, and RTSP sources. MPEG-TS demultiplexing, filtering, and remapping support detailed stream handling, while automatic failover can switch between redundant sources. Delivery options include authenticated HLS and HTTP MPEG-TS, UDP multicast, and SRT. Web-based configuration, real-time monitoring, API access, and integrations with Zabbix, Grafana, and InfluxDB add operational visibility. Astra is a strong fit for mid-market and enterprise broadcast environments; teams seeking a simple desktop encoder or a commercial trial license should choose another type of product.

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Astra pricing

Plans 40-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Astra fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Encoder type	Not verified
Output protocols	HLS, HTTP MPEG-TS, UDP multicast, SRT, DVB
Maximum resolution	Not verified
Simultaneous outputs	Not verified
Local recording	Not verified
Remote guest sources	Not verified
Free trial	40 days
Deployment	Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Linux
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: Zabbix, Grafana, InfluxDB
Pricing	40-day trial (source)
Website	astra.cesbo.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

Astra integrations

Astra lists 3 integrations on its own site.

Zabbix
Grafana
InfluxDB

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