# Xplex

Xplex is a personal, self-hosted, open-source multi-streaming server for streamers and homelab users. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/252/xplex

## Description

Xplex is a personal, self-hosted, open-source multi-streaming server for streamers and homelab users. It acts as a real-time messaging protocol (RTMP) server that takes one outgoing stream from your streaming software and sends it to multiple platforms, such as Twitch, YouTube, or a custom endpoint. Use it to broadcast simultaneously while keeping control of your setup and data.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

13/100 (Low), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 18 (last commit 548 days ago)
- Popular: 0 (0 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 20 (1 install platform, Docker image)

## Links

- Documentation: https://docs.xplex.me/
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/xplex/xplex
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/xplex-0go7gux1noizx9?q=xplex
- Official website: https://xplex.me/
- GitHub: https://github.com/xplexHQ/home

## Common questions

### How does Xplex distribute a stream from my streaming software?

It runs as an RTMP server that takes one outgoing stream and forwards it to multiple platforms, including any RTMP ingest endpoint or custom endpoint.

### Does the self-hosted release include a management interface?

The release description calls it a containerized multi-streaming server with a user-friendly web dashboard.

### Is there a hosted version available?

Xplex as a service is described as coming soon, and early-bird access can be requested by invite.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/252/xplex), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.