Smooth Streaming Alternatives

Smooth Streaming is described as 'An IIS Media Services extension, enables adaptive streaming of media to Silverlight and other clients over HTTP. Smooth Streaming provides a high-quality viewing experience that scales massively on content distribution networks, making true HD 1080p media' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Smooth Streaming for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Self-Hosted and BSD apps. The best Smooth Streaming alternative is MediaGoblin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Smooth Streaming are YouPHPTube, Adobe Media Server, Red5 Open-source and MistServer.

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Smooth Streaming, an IIS Media Services extension, enables adaptive streaming of media to Silverlight and other clients...

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Smooth Streaming alternatives page was last updated Jun 10, 2025
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  1. MediaGoblin icon

    MediaGoblin

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    MediaGoblin is a free software media publishing platform that anyone can run. You can think of it as a decentralized alternative to Flickr, YouTube, SoundCloud, etc.

    60 MediaGoblin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Sandstorm
    A User profile and their corresponding galleries

    MediaGoblin Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    3.  GNU/linux-libre
    4.  Audio Sharing

    MediaGoblin VS Smooth Streaming

     

    • MediaGoblin is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Smooth Streaming.

    • MediaGoblin is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Smooth Streaming.

    • MediaGoblin is Free and Open SourceSmooth Streaming is Free and Proprietary
    • MediaGoblin is DecentralizedSmooth Streaming is not according to our users
  2. YouPHPTube icon

    YouPHPTube

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    It is an open source solution that is freely available to everyone. It's written in PHP and with YouPHPTube you can create your own video sharing site and Stream Live videos for free.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Chromecast
    YouPHPTube screenshot 1

    YouPHPTube Features

    1.  Streaming
    2.  Media Streaming
    3.  Video upload
    4.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp4

    YouPHPTube VS Smooth Streaming

     

    • YouPHPTube is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Smooth Streaming.

    • YouPHPTube is Free and Open SourceSmooth Streaming is Free and Proprietary
  4. Adobe Media Server icon

    Adobe Media Server

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    Adobe Media Server software helps premium content publishers deliver their HD quality video to the largest audience possible across any Internet-connected device, with a streamlined workflow. The Adobe Media Server family revolutionizes media delivery with support for...

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Adobe Media Server Features

    1.  RTMP Live Streaming

    Adobe Media Server VS Smooth Streaming

     

    • Adobe Media Server is the most popular Windows alternative to Smooth Streaming.

    • Adobe Media Server is the most popular commercial alternative to Smooth Streaming.

    • Adobe Media Server is Paid and ProprietarySmooth Streaming is Free and Proprietary
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  6. Red5 Open-source icon

    Red5 Open-source

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    Red5 open-source is a free live streaming solution developed by Infrared5, also known as the developer of Red5 Pro and Red5 Cloud. Red5 open-source solution is written in Java and supports

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Red5 Open-source screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  RTMP Live Streaming
    2.  Record videos

    Red5 Open-source VS Smooth Streaming

     

    • Red5 Open-source is the most popular Mac alternative to Smooth Streaming.

    • Red5 Open-source is Free and Open SourceSmooth Streaming is Free and Proprietary
    • Red5 Open-source is Privacy focusedSmooth Streaming is not according to our users
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    MistServer

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    Streaming media toolkit designed for efficiency, wide support (HLS, DASH, FLV, RTMP, SRT, WebRTC, more), crash-resistant architecture and ultra-low latency. Numerous integration options making it ideal for building custom solutions.

    16 MistServer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    MistServer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  RTMP Live Streaming
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Picture in Picture
    6.  Chromecast Support
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for 4K
    9.  Streaming
    10.  Smooth
    11.  Stream audio
    12.  Srt

    MistServer VS Smooth Streaming

     
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    Nimble Streamer

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    Light-weight media server that is freemium, pay for control panel if you need it.

    16 Nimble Streamer alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Nimble Streamer Features

    1.  HTTP server
    2.  Streaming
    3.  On Demand

    Nimble Streamer VS Smooth Streaming

     

  10. Mammoth Server

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    Mammoth is an Open Source c++ Flash Server software that enables you to stream, video and audio on the web. Has built-in support for all possible flash codecs (thank you ffmpeg!) h264, sorenson, speex, ... and streams through rtmp, rtmpe, rtmpt.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    Last activities dated back to 2009. The source code is still downloadable from SourceForge Repositories

    Mammoth Server Features

    1.  Stream audio

    Mammoth Server VS Smooth Streaming

     
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    Flumotion

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    Flumotion is a leader in online video and audio technology. The multiple award-winning services include an Online Video Platform and Online Radio Platform that maximize content monetization and return on investment.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Flumotion Features

    1.  Stream audio
    2.  On Demand

    Flumotion VS Smooth Streaming

     
  12. Wowza Media Server icon

    Wowza Media Server

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    Streaming media server supporting all known streaming protocols.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Wowza Media Server screenshot 1

    Wowza Media Server Features

    1.  Streaming
    2.  Smooth

    Wowza Media Server VS Smooth Streaming

     

  13. Multicat

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    The multicasting swissknife.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Multicat Features

    1.  Multicasting
    2.  Streaming

    Multicat VS Smooth Streaming

     
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