MediaMTX vs RtspToWeb
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted video surveillance options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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MediaMTX
Ready-to-use media server and RTSP/WebRTC proxy
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RtspToWeb
Restream RTSP camera feeds to web browsers
| Feature | MediaMTX | RtspToWeb |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 19,747 | ★ 1,689 |
| First released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Wowza | go2rtc |
Why pick each one
Choose RtspToWeb if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.7k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is MediaMTX or RtspToWeb better?
Neither is universally better. MediaMTX has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are MediaMTX and RtspToWeb free and open-source?
Yes. MediaMTX is licensed under MIT and RtspToWeb under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MediaMTX and RtspToWeb with Docker?
MediaMTX: yes. RtspToWeb: yes.