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RTMP server hosting made simple

Affordable RTMP servers with HLS/M3U8 output, easy control panel, playlists and scheduling, and a free 5-day trial.

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Affordable RTMP with HLS M3U8 playback, simple control panel, playlists and scheduling, and a free 5 day trial.

RTMP ingest to HLS M3U8 with playlists, schedules and ad tags on Red5Server

What is RTMP server hosting

Push a live stream from OBS, vMix, Wirecast, Larix or FFmpeg to Red5Server using RTMP or RTMPS. We package it to HLS so it plays on phones, tablets, laptops and TVs. You can also upload MP4 videos, build playlists, schedule a daily or weekly lineup and interrupt the schedule to go live whenever you want.

How it works

  1. Connect your encoder to the RTMP ingest URL and stream key.
  2. We deliver HLS M3U8 playback for any device.
  3. Embed our player or use the M3U8 link in your own player.
  4. Optional: upload MP4s, create playlists, set weekly schedules and go live at any time.

Why choose Red5Server

  • Fast start with a simple control panel and clear ingest URL.
  • Budget friendly plans for creators and growing channels.
  • HLS M3U8 output for all modern devices.
  • TV station mode with playlists, day and time schedules and instant live override.
  • Monetization with VAST and VMAP ad tags.
  • Secure RTMPS workflow with H.264 and AAC.

Plans and pricing

All plans include RTMP ingest, HLS (M3U8) playback, embeddable HTML5 player, playlists and weekly schedules.

Free Trial RTMP

5 days • quick testing

$0.00/month

  • Up to 5 viewers
  • Ad free player
  • Free mobile app for streaming
  • Works with any RTMP encoder
  • Embeddable HTML5 players
  • Max bitrate 3000 kbps
  • 10 Gbps port
  • 5 GB traffic
  • 500 MB storage
  • VAST/VMAP ad integration: ✖
  • Live stream recording: ✖
  • Playback on iPhone, iPad, Android
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Starter

Cost effective for limited viewership

$25.00/month

  • Unlimited concurrent viewers
  • Full 1080p HD broadcasting
  • 500 GB player bandwidth / month
  • 100 GB video storage
  • Public page for your stream
  • VAST/VMAP ad integration: ✖
  • Live stream recording: ✖
  • Embeddable HTML5 player
  • Ad free
  • M3U8 links for live and VOD
  • Playback on iPhone, iPad, Android
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Professional

Business and organizational video

$68.00/month

  • Unlimited concurrent viewers
  • Live stream recording: ✔
  • Full 1080p HD broadcasting
  • 2 TB player bandwidth / month
  • 500 GB video storage
  • Public page for your stream
  • VAST/VMAP ad integration: ✔
  • Embeddable HTML5 player
  • Ad free
  • M3U8 links for live and VOD
  • Playback on iPhone, iPad, Android
Order Professional

Enterprise

Corporate and institutional video

$120.00/month

  • Unlimited concurrent viewers
  • Live stream recording: ✔
  • Full 1080p HD broadcasting
  • 4 TB player bandwidth / month
  • 1 TB video storage
  • Public page for your stream
  • VAST/VMAP ad integration: ✔
  • nDVR playback
  • Embeddable HTML5 player
  • Ad free
  • M3U8 links for live and VOD
  • Playback on iPhone, iPad, Android
Order Enterprise

RTMP Reseller

Sell plans under your own brand

Starting at $60/month

  • Create and manage client sub-accounts
  • Your brand on public stream pages
  • HLS (M3U8) for every channel
  • Optional VAST/VMAP ad tags
  • Works with OBS, vMix, Wirecast, Larix
  • Discuss tiers: $60 / $120 / $175
Order RTMP Reseller

Custom

High volume or special workflows

Tailored plan for your needs

  • HLS low latency target around 20 seconds
  • Transcoder
  • Stream targets to social media
  • nDVR add-on
  • Recording live streams
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Choosing a service type when you order

You can choose Live streaming, On-demand (VOD), or TV station (playlists + weekly schedules). If you are testing, start with Live streaming to understand the basics. TV station is powerful but needs playlist and schedule setup. You can add later.

Encoders and FFmpeg

Use any RTMP/RTMPS encoder: OBS, vMix, Wirecast, Larix, or a hardware encoder. You do not need FFmpeg on your computer — we run FFmpeg on the server for thumbnails and processing. For best results, set H.264 video and AAC audio.

Players and links

Every stream gets an HLS (M3U8) link. Use our built-in HTML5 players or embed the M3U8 in your own player anywhere. Playback works on iPhone, iPad, Android and desktop browsers.

Can I order multiple service types at once?

Yes. You can add new orders for Live, VOD, and TV station at the same time for the trial, and you can order again and again.