# Technical Documentation: ant-media/Ant-Media-Server

> ℹ️ **Provenance:** Multi-Tier Ingestion · [CodeWiki Reference](https://codewiki.google/github.com/ant-media/Ant-Media-Server)

### Overview (README.md)

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# Ant Media Server — Ultra-Low Latency, HLS, SRT, RTMP, WebRTC Streaming Engine

Scalable open-source media server for live streaming, adaptive bitrate (ABR),
real-time communication (RTC), recording, and cloud auto-scaling.  
Supports **WebRTC, SRT, RTMP, HLS, CMAF, RTSP, and H.265/HEVC**.

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## ⚡ Quickstart

- [Try WebRTC Demos](https://antmedia.io/webrtc-samples?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=ams)  
- [Free Trial for Enterprise Edition](https://antmedia.io/free-trial/)  
- [AWS Free Trial: Start now!](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-464ritgzkzod6)  
- [Create your own streaming service at scale in 5 minutes](https://antmedia.io/aws-streaming-service-wizard)  
- [Discover the reviews on Capterra](https://www.capterra.in/software/183566/ant-media-server)

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## 🚀 Overview

Ant Media Server is a **scalable, open-source media server** designed for **ultra-low latency live streaming** with **WebRTC (~0.5s)**, plus support for **SRT, RTMP, RTSP, HLS, and CMAF Low-Latency HLS (LL-HLS)**.  
It enables developers to build **real-time video applications, live broadcasting, and adaptive bitrate (ABR) workflows**.

Use Ant Media Server to power **telehealth platforms, e-learning, sports streaming, auctions, enterprise video solutions, and interactive applications.**

### Why Choose Ant Media Server?

- **Scalable Real-time Streaming:** Experience sub-0.5s latency and seamless live streaming.  
- **Extensive Protocol Support:** WebRTC, CMAF, HLS, RTMP, RTSP, SRT, Zixi, and more.  
- **Easy Integration:** SDKs for iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, Unity, and JavaScript.  
- **Secure & Robust:** SSL/TLS, token authentication, IP filtering, watermarking.  
- **Community & Enterprise Editions:** Choose Community for essentials or Enterprise for advanced features & support.  

With AMS, you’re not just streaming video — you’re creating **real-time interactive experiences** that scale from small classrooms to global live events.

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## 📚 Documentation & Developer Guides

Ready to embark on your streaming journey? Here's what you need to do:

1. **[Explore our Documentation](https://antmedia.io/docs/quick-start/):** Features, installation, API references, tutorials.  
2. **[Join the Community](https://github.com/orgs/ant-media/discussions):** Share ideas, get support, and stay updated.  
3. **[Download & Install](https://github.com/ant-media/Ant-Media-Server/releases):** Get the latest Community Edition release.  
4. **[Upgrade to Enterprise Edition](https://antmedia.io/free-trial/):** Get your 14-day free trial. Adaptive & Scalable Ultra-Low Latency WebRTC Streaming Software.  

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## ☁️ Seamless Deployment

Deploy Ant Media Server seamlessly on your favorite cloud platforms with **1-Click apps, cloud marketplaces, or Docker/Kubernetes/Scripts**.  

### On-Premises
- [Linux Install Script](https://antmedia.io/docs/guides/installing-on-linux/installing-ams-on-linux/)  
- [SSL Setup](https://antmedia.io/docs/guides/installing-on-linux/setting-up-ssl/)  

### Cloud Marketplaces

| Cloud Provider | Community Edition | Enterprise Edition |
|----------------|------------------|-------------------|
| AWS            | [Link](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-okmynlgwgvq6w) | [Link](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-464ritgzkzod6) |
| Azure          | [Link](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/antmedia.ams_community_edition) | [Link](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/antmedia.ant_media_server_enterprise) |
| GCP            | - | [Link](https://console.cloud.google.com/marketplace/product/antmedia-public/ant-media-server-enterprise-edition) |

🔧 **Auto-Scaling in 5 Minutes**  
[CloudFormation Guide](https://antmedia.io/docs/guides/clustering-and-scaling/aws/scale-with-aws-cloudformation/) | [Demo Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7bP0u0jQRQ)

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## 🎯 Use Cases — Real-Time Streaming Applications

Ant Media Server powers diverse industries with ultra-low latency video:

- 🏥 [Telehealth & Remote Patient Care](https://antmedia.io/solutions/telehealth/)  
- 🎓 [E-learning & Virtual Classrooms](https://antmedia.io/solutions/webinar-e-learning-virtual-classroom/)  
- 🎮 [Gaming and E-sports Live Streaming](https://antmedia.io/solutions/video-game-streaming/)  
- 🛒 [Auction & Live Shopping](https://antmedia.io/solutions/auction-bidding/)  
- 📺 [Media & Entertainment](https://antmedia.io/solutions/media-entertainment/)  
- 🛡 [Video Monitoring & Surveillance](https://antmedia.io/solutions/ip-camera-streaming/)
- 💰 [Live Shopping](https://antmedia.io/solutions/live-shopping/)

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## 💬 Support

- **Community Edition:** [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/orgs/ant-media/discussions)  
- **Enterprise Edition:** Includes email support  
- [Support Packages](https://antmedia.io/support-packages/) available  

📩 Contact us: [support@antmedia.io](mailto:support@antmedia.io)  

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[antmedia.io](https://antmedia.io)

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