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Nimble Streamer alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Nimble Streamer alternative is Dacast (2.2 GPA).

Nimble Streamer compared with 5 alternatives: Wowza, Ant Media Server, Red5, Flussonic and Dacast.

Nimble Streamer is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $70 per month for one server and the required slice. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Nimble StreamerThis toolFree trial · from $70/moTrial onlyWeb, Linux
WowzaFree trial · from $195/moTrial onlyWeb
Ant Media ServerFree trial · from $109/moTrial onlyWeb
Red5Free trial · from $29.99/moTrial onlyWeb
FlussonicPaidNoLinux
DacastFree trial · from $39/moTrial onlyWeb

Price against what you get

Nimble Streamer starts at $70 a month and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Red5 and Dacast.

Ant Media Server scores higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessNimble StreamerWowzaAnt Media ServerRed5Dacast

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of webinar and live streaming tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Nimble Streamer

  1. Wowza

    Streaming server software you run yourself, plus a cloud platform

    • Wowza starts at $195 per month for Streaming Engine, billed monthly.
    • Wowza lists no Linux app, which Nimble Streamer has.
    • Wowza does not cover transcription and webinars, which Nimble Streamer does.

    Suits: Developers building live video into their own app or service

    Wowza vs Nimble StreamerWowza pricing and details

  2. Ant Media Server

    Low-latency WebRTC streaming server you run or rent by the hour

    • Ant Media Server starts at $109 per instance / month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Ant Media Server lists no Linux app, which Nimble Streamer has.
    • Ant Media Server also covers video calls.
    • Ant Media Server does not cover transcription, which Nimble Streamer does.

    Suits: Developers building a custom live or interactive video product

    Ant Media Server vs Nimble StreamerAnt Media Server pricing and details

  3. Red5

    Self-hosted ultra-low latency streaming server and SDKs

    • Red5 starts at $29.99 per month for 100 connections.
    • Red5 lists no Linux app, which Nimble Streamer has.
    • Red5 also covers video calls.
    • Red5 does not cover transcription, which Nimble Streamer does.

    Suits: Developers who need real-time video inside their own app

    Red5 vs Nimble StreamerRed5 pricing and details

  4. Flussonic

    Streaming media server for IPTV, CCTV and corporate video

    • Flussonic lists no web app, which Nimble Streamer has.
    • Flussonic also covers video calls.
    • Flussonic does not cover transcription, which Nimble Streamer does.

    Suits: Operators running IPTV, OTT or surveillance video services

    Flussonic vs Nimble StreamerFlussonic pricing and details

  5. Dacast

    Live streaming and video hosting with bandwidth-based plans

    • Dacast starts at $39 per month, billed annually.
    • Dacast lists no Linux app, which Nimble Streamer has.
    • Dacast also covers reports and multistreaming.
    • Dacast does not cover transcription, which Nimble Streamer does.

    Suits: Hosts streaming to large audiences with unlimited viewers

    Dacast vs Nimble StreamerDacast pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Nimble Streamer

  • It is server software with no webinar rooms, registration or attendee tools.
  • The vendor's install pages list Linux distributions only; no Windows or macOS builds are shown there.
  • Statistics options such as geo/ISP, unique viewers and in-depth stats cost extra per month.
  • The price page says there are no discounts and that all payments are non-refundable.
Nimble Streamer pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Nimble Streamer?

The alternatives to Nimble Streamer in this directory are Wowza, Ant Media Server, Red5, Flussonic and Dacast. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Nimble Streamer.

Is there a free alternative to Nimble Streamer?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Wowza, Ant Media Server, Red5 and Dacast offer a free trial.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.