MistServer
Public domain streaming media server that works with any device and any format.
- Media Servers
- C
- Unlicense
- Actively maintained
GitHub stats
- GitHub stars
- 516
- Forks
- 156
- Open issues
- 94
- Commits, last 12 months
- 106
- Last commit
- Oct 5, 2026
- Latest release
- 3.12Oct 5, 2026
- Created
- Sep 30, 2012
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About MistServer
Public domain streaming media server that works with any device and any format. MistServer is open source under the Unlicense license and written mainly in C, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.
The project has 516 stars and 156 forks on GitHub, with 106 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.
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What is MistServer?
MistServer is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our Media Servers category. Public domain streaming media server that works with any device and any format. The source code lives at github.com/DDVTECH/mistserver, where it has 516 stars.
Is MistServer free and open source?
Yes. MistServer is open-source software released under the Unlicense license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I run MistServer with Docker?
MistServer does not list an official Docker image. It installs natively (C++), so follow the install steps in its README or look for a community-maintained container.
What are the best alternatives to MistServer?
Popular open-source alternatives to MistServer include Jellyfin, SRS and Invidious.
Is MistServer actively maintained?
The most recent commit to MistServer was on Oct 5, 2026 with 106 commits in the past twelve months. The latest release is 3.12, published Oct 5, 2026. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.