Tvheadend is a TV streaming server for Linux supporting DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C, DVB-T, ATSC, IPTV, and Analog video (V4L) as input sources.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
- Self-Hosted


Astra is described as 'Professional software to organize Digital Broadcasting Service for TV operators and broadcasters, internet service providers, hotels, etc. Astra acronym for "Advanced Streaming Application"' and is a IPTV app in the video & movies category. There are three alternatives to Astra for Linux and Self-Hosted. The best Astra alternative is Tvheadend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Astra are DVBStreamer and DVBlast.
Tvheadend is a TV streaming server for Linux supporting DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C, DVB-T, ATSC, IPTV, and Analog video (V4L) as input sources.


DVBStreamer is an console based application to stream DVB/ATSC service(s) over UDP or to a file. It is more that just an app to stream AV though and feature a simple plugin architecture to allow more features to be added.



DVBlast is written to be the core of a custom IRD, CID, or ASI gateway, based on a PC with a Linux-supported card. It is very lightweight and stable, designed for 24/7 operation.