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Unreal Media Server

Freemium#36 of 37 in Live Streaming Hosting

Unreal Media Server: A Windows-only self-hosted server with broad streaming protocols and DVR recording. Ranked #36 of 37 in Live Streaming Hosting by our editors (5.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for windows operators needing a self-hosted streaming server.

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At a glance

Editor score
5.4 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Windows operators needing a self-hosted streaming server
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$995/unit one-time
Stream latency
Low
Facts checked
25 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports a wide range of ingest and delivery protocols.
- Offers time-shifted playback, adaptive bitrate, and DVR recording.
- Free version available; paid license includes future-version upgrades.
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only deployment limits platform flexibility.
- The unlimited single-server license costs $995 one time.
- The free version is limited to 10 concurrent player connections.

Our verdict on Unreal Media Server

Unreal Media Server is Windows-based software for delivering live and recorded audio and video to browsers, desktop and mobile devices, and hardware players. It is suited to operators building a self-hosted streaming service for uses such as surveillance, conferencing, or digital signage. A free version provides a way to start, while the paid edition removes the free version’s broadcast and concurrent-player limits.

Protocol breadth is a central strength: ingest options include WebRTC, RTMP, RTSP, MPEG2-TS, SRT, HLS, MS-WMPS, and UMS, while delivery also includes WebSocket-video/mp4 and other listed formats. Operators can choose near-real-time or buffered live delivery, and time-shifted playback supports pausing, resuming, seeking back, and returning to live. Adaptive bitrate is available for supported delivery formats. Live playlists can switch between streams and media files, and the Unreal Archival Server DVR subsystem handles server-side recording. This makes the product more suitable for varied streaming workflows than a tool focused only on a single delivery method.

The free version is limited to 10 concurrent player connections. According to the vendor’s purchase information, the Unlimited version is a perpetual single-server license for $995 one time and includes free upgrades for future versions. That cost may suit teams that want a self-hosted server without a recurring license, but the Windows-only deployment is a significant constraint for environments standardized on other operating systems. Choose Unreal Media Server if its protocol coverage and playback controls match a Windows-based workflow; consider alternatives if cross-platform deployment or a lower-cost paid license is essential.

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Unreal Media Server pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 25 Sep 2026.

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Unreal Media Server fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$995/unit one-time
Max concurrent viewers	Not verified
Stream latency	Low
Ingest protocols	WebRTC, RTMP, RTSP, MPEG2-TS, SRT, HLS, MS-WMPS (MMS), UMS
Simulcast	Yes
DVR and replay	Yes
Live monetization	Not verified
White-label player	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows
Support	Email, Community
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	umediaserver.net
Facts checked	25 Sep 2026

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