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.


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 four 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 Nova Core, 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.


DVB to IPTV streaming headend — turn DVB-S/S2/T/T2/C tuners into HTTP-TS and UDP streams. Single static binary, modern web UI, EPG. A free, self-hosted IPTV server and Astra/Flussonic/TVHeadend alternative.



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.