MediaMTX
Video SurveillanceReady-to-use media server and RTSP/WebRTC proxy
Replaces Wowza
4 self-hosted Wowza alternatives
Wowza is a popular proprietary tool in the video surveillance space. These open-source apps let you replace Wowza with software you host and control yourself.
Best self-hosted Wowza alternatives
Frigate Mobile Companion
Video SurveillanceNetwork video recorder front-end for review and clips
Replaces Wowza
Ant Media Server Community Edition
Media ServersOpen-source low-latency streaming server
Replaces Wowza, Twitch
datarhei Core
Video SurveillanceSelf-hosted media server for video and camera stream processing
Replaces Wowza, commercial video servers
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Switching from Wowza
Moving off Wowza means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.