Protocol Guides
Master streaming protocols for IPTV and video distribution. Learn when to use RTMP, SRT, HLS, multicast, and more for your specific application and infrastructure.
Protocol Comparison
Industry standard for live streaming to platforms like YouTube and Facebook
✓ Wide platform support
Low (1-3 sec)
Beginner
Modern protocol designed for unreliable networks with error correction
✓ Error correction
Configurable (120ms+)
Intermediate
Apple's adaptive streaming protocol using HTTP segments
✓ Adaptive bitrate
High (10-30 sec)
Beginner
ISO standard adaptive streaming over HTTP
✓ Open standard
High (10-30 sec)
Intermediate
Standard protocol for IP cameras and CCTV systems
✓ IP camera standard
Low (1-2 sec)
Intermediate
Efficient one-to-many distribution on local networks
✓ Bandwidth efficient
Very Low (<1 sec)
Advanced
Professional video over IP for production environments
✓ High quality
Low (1-2 sec)
Advanced
Browser-based real-time communication
✓ Browser native
Very Low (<1 sec)
Advanced
Recommendations by Use Case
RTMP or SRT
Streaming to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch
Multicast IPTV
Efficient local distribution to many TVs
SRT
Reliable transmission over internet
RTSP/RTP
CCTV and security camera integration
HLS
Adaptive bitrate for variable networks
SRT or RTMP
Low latency for real-time interaction
Comparison Guides
Key Protocol Features
Latency
- Ultra Low: WebRTC, Multicast (<1s)
- Low: SRT, RTMP, NDI (1-3s)
- High: HLS, DASH (10-30s)
Network Type
- Internet: RTMP, SRT, HLS
- Local LAN: Multicast, NDI
- Both: HLS, DASH, SRT
Security
- Built-in: SRT (AES), WebRTC (DTLS)
- Optional: HLS (HTTPS), DASH
- Basic: RTMP, RTSP