Enhanced RTMP (ERTMP) Streaming
Unlock the next evolution of live video streaming with Enhanced Real-Time Messaging Protocol (ERTMP) for seamless ultra-low latency and adaptive capabilities, supporting next-gen live video workflows.
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What is ERTMP Streaming?
ERTMP (Enhanced RTMP) is an extension of the RTMP protocol designed to improve reliability, latency, and performance for live streaming. It builds on standard RTMP by adding features for more stable delivery and better handling of modern streaming requirements.
This enhancement helps keep RTMP relevant and competitive in today’s streaming ecosystem.
Deliver ERTMP Streaming with Red5
Live stream video, audio, and data using the ERTMP protocol with sub-250 ms latency to millions of viewers, even over unreliable networks, using Red5 Pro or Red5 Cloud.
Easy To Set Up and Use
Get started quickly with detailed documentation and step-by-step video tutorials that make setup and configuration simple.
Transparent and Flexible Pricing
Start streaming for free today with Red5 Cloud or Red5 Pro.
Hands-On Support
We reply to your support inquiries via email, through private dedicated channels in the Slack community for developers, and by phone.
ERTMP Delivers for the Most Demanding Use Cases
Live Auctions, Surveillance, Sports, Media, Online Gambling, Government, Interactive Shopping
Red5 ERTMP Streaming Features
Ultra-Low Latency
Deliver video, audio, or data with sub-250 millisecond latency across various devices, from smartphones to desktop browsers.
Scalability
Automatically scale from small deployments to global audiences based on demand.
Secure Streaming
Protect streams with AES-128/256 encryption.
Recording and VOD Capabilities
Record and store your live streams effortlessly for on-demand playback.
Compositing
Mix and arrange multiple video and audio feeds in real time using server-integrated mixers, choosing Brew for native performance or CEF for web-based flexibility.
Live Metadata Support
Send real-time metadata with your streams, including speaker names, song titles, scores, and captions, to power overlays, discovery, and interactive features.
Watermarking
Create a server-side watermarked stream to brand your content.
Server-Side Ad Insertion
Integrates with our patented SSAI technology for seamless monetization.
Analytics & Monitoring
Monitor your stream health, bitrate, frame rate, connection status, and latency with intuitive dashboards.
AI-Powered Features
Support speech-to-text for multilingual closed captioning, noise reduction, unlock deeper insights with consumer behavior analysis. Detect objects, faces, and activities, enable content moderation, and more.
Adaptive Bitrate
ABR adapts to network conditions and resends dropped packets for stable, high-quality audio and video even on congested networks.
Firewall-Friendly Connectivity
Simplify deployment with built-in NAT traversal and automatic handshake negotiation, enabling connections through most firewalls without manual configuration.
Broad Platform Ingest Support
RTMP is widely supported as an ingest format by major platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch, as well as by many older hardware encoders.
CDN-Friendly Delivery
RTMP works smoothly with CDN workflows, making it easy to distribute live streams at scale with low startup latency and reliable global delivery.
ERTMP Header Diagram
FAQs
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What is Enhanced RTMP (ERTMP)?
Enhanced RTMP (ERTMP) is the next evolution of the RTMP and FLV specifications, designed to deliver ultra-low latency live streaming with features like advanced codecs all while maintaining the reliability of classic RTMP.
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Is ERTMP backwards compatible with existing RTMP streams?
Absolutely. ERTMP maintains backward compatibility, so you can continue using your current RTMP encoders, infrastructure and legacy codecs while gaining access to enhanced features where supported.
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Can I use ERTMP with both cloud and on-premise deployments?
Yes. ERTMP with Red5 can be deployed flexibly—across public clouds, hybrid environments, private datacenters, or even at the network edge for next-gen use cases like 5G MEC.
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What types of devices and browsers are supported?
When using Red5’s, ERTMP streams are made accessible across all major browsers and devices—seamlessly integrated with WebRTC —ensuring maximum reach with plugin-free experiences.
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Can I set up a free ERTMP server?
No, Enhanced RTMP (ERTMP) is an advanced capability available only in the Red5 Pro server software. It’s not part of the open-source version. However, you can still set up a traditional RTMP server for free using the open-source Red5 server, which supports standard RTMP streaming and is a solid starting point for basic use cases.
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What kind of latency can I expect with ERTMP?
ERTMP is built for real-time interactivity, offering global streaming latencies consistently under 250 milliseconds—perfect for applications demanding instant responsiveness and engagement.
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Does ERTMP support video codecs other than h.264?
Yes. ERTMP extends the RTMP protocol allowing the use of advanced video codecs such as h.265 or AV1 that can achieve much higher quality at the same bitrate or reduce the bitrate while keeping the same quality.
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Does ERTMP support autoscaling for large audiences?
When used with Red5, definitely! ERTMP leverages Red5’s cross-cloud autoscaling, allowing your streaming service to scale seamlessly for massive or fluctuating audiences without manual intervention.
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Does ERTMP have HDR support?
Yes! ERTMP offers support for advanced video codecs like h.265 and AV1 that support 10 bit color.
Start Streaming with ERTMP Today!
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