OvenMediaEngine

OvenMediaEngine (OME) is a low-latency live streaming server designed for large-scale, high-definition delivery. It can ingest live inputs via multiple broadcast protocols, optionally transcode them, and deliver streams to viewers using WebRTC and Low-Latency HLS.

Key Features

• Multi-protocol ingest and pull, including WebRTC, SRT, RTMP, RTSP, and MPEG-2 TS
• Sub-second playback via WebRTC and low-latency delivery via LL-HLS
• Embedded live transcoder with adaptive bitrate (ABR) output
• Origin-edge clustering model for scalable deployments
• DVR (live rewind), file recording, and dump-to-VOD workflows
• WebRTC signaling over WebSocket and support for WebRTC over TCP with embedded TURN
• Access control features including signed policies and admission webhooks
• Monitoring and REST API for automation and operational integration

Use Cases

• Low-latency interactive live events and auctions using WebRTC playback
• Large-scale live broadcasting with ABR output and edge distribution
• Streaming platform backends that need to accept RTMP/SRT and deliver LL-HLS/WebRTC

Limitations and Considerations

• Some advanced capabilities (for example certain DRM workflows) may require careful client/player compatibility and licensing considerations
• Operational tuning (ports, UDP reachability, TURN behavior, origin-edge topology) is important to achieve consistent sub-second latency

OvenMediaEngine is well-suited for teams building their own live streaming infrastructure where ultra-low latency and protocol flexibility are key. It combines ingest, transcoding, and delivery in one server to simplify building scalable real-time streaming services.