Unlike traditional video streaming, RTMFP P2P video streaming allows a media server to "initiate" the video delivery to an initial group of client computers and enable these and other client computers to "share" the video content without using the server's bandwidth. In other words, more the simultaneous connections, more the bandwidth cost savings.
RTMFP also increases the speed of delivery through the use of User Datagram Protocol (UDP), whereas its "sibling" Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) is based on Transmission Control Protocol (TCP).
With Rapid Connection Restore, where connections are re?established quickly after brief outages, and IP Mobility, where active network peer sessions are maintained even if a client changes to a new IP address, RTMFP ensures an efficient and reliable streaming experience.
We conveniently offer the latest versions of both FMIS and FMES, so you can choose just the right media server for your specific needs.
FMIS | FMES |
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Utilizes Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) based on Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) for real-time interactivity. | Utilizes RTMP and also Real Time Media Flow Protocol (RTMFP) based on User Datagram Protocol (UDP) for peer-to-peer real-time media delivery. |
Can deliver both real-time streaming or on-demand streaming in standard or high definition. | Is best suited for massive real-time streaming in standard definition. |
Is primarily designed to integrate interactive elements such as video chat, VoIP, multiplayer games, virtual classrooms, interactive training modules, etc. | Is primarily designed for ultra-low latency and minimum bandwidth usage, perfect for social media integration. |
If your objective is to deliver the highest quality video possible, FMIS is the solution for you. You may experience nominal latency and incur bandwidth cost for each client. | Does all that FMIS does plus can deliver video via assisted peer-to-peer. Provides lower total bandwidth costs and super-low latency. |