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{{Short description|Software media server}}
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{{Infobox software
| name = Nimble Streamer
| name = Nimble Streamer
| caption =
| caption =
| developer = Softvelum, LLC <ref name=official>{{cite web|url=https://softvelum.com/|title=Softvelum, LLC official page|website=Softvelum}}</ref>
| developer = Softvelum <ref name=official>{{cite web|url=https://softvelum.com/|title=Softvelum official page|website=Softvelum}}</ref>
| latest release version = 3.7.6-1 <ref name=rn>{{cite web|url=https://blog.wmspanel.com/p/nimble-streamer-release-notes.html|title=Softvelum blog: Nimble Streamer, WMSPanel, Larix SDK: Nimble Streamer release notes|website=Softvelum}}</ref>
| latest release version = 4.0.0-1 <ref name=rn>{{cite web|url=https://blog.wmspanel.com/p/nimble-streamer-release-notes.html|title=Softvelum blog: Nimble Streamer, WMSPanel, Larix SDK: Nimble Streamer release notes|website=Softvelum}}</ref>
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2021|09|09}}
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2022|03|09}}
| operating system = [[Linux]], [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[Raspberry Pi|Raspbian]]
| operating system = [[Linux]], [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[Raspberry Pi|Raspbian]]
| genre = Enterprise and carrier class server software
| genre = Enterprise and carrier class server software
| license = Proprietary
| license = Proprietary
| website = {{URL|https://wmspanel.com/nimble}}
| website = {{URL|https://softvelum.com/nimble/}}
}}
}}


'''Nimble Streamer''' is a freeware [[Streaming media|media server]] developed by WMSPanel company currently known as Softvelum, LLC.{{cn|date=July 2021}} The server is used for streaming of live and [[video on demand|on-demand]] video and audio to desktop computers, [[mobile device]]s, internet-connected TV sets, IPTV set-top boxes and other network-connected devices.<ref>https://www.sportsvideo.org/2020/03/27/riot-games-keeps-league-of-legends-esports-rolling-with-fully-cloud-based-virtualized-production-workflow/ [https://www.sportsvideo.org/2020/03/27/riot-games-keeps-league-of-legends-esports-rolling-with-fully-cloud-based-virtualized-production-workflow/]</ref> Its first stable version 1.0.0-1 was released on October, 21st, 2013, with a number of preliminary versions done before that. The release cycle is intensive and introduces a new version every week or less.<ref name=rn /> Nimble Streamer was the finalist in Streaming Media European Readers' Choice Awards for 2016 as the Best Streaming Innovation <ref>The 2016 Streaming Media Europe Readers' Choice Awards Finalists [https://www.streamingmediaglobal.com/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=114241]</ref> and for 2021 as Hardware/software Server <ref>The Shortlist: 2021 European Readers' Choice Finalists [https://www.streamingmediaglobal.com/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=148857]</ref>.
'''Nimble Streamer''' is a software [[Streaming media|media server]] developed by Softvelum.{{citation needed|date=July 2021}} The server is used for streaming of live and [[video on demand|on-demand]] video and audio to desktop computers, [[mobile device]]s, internet-connected TV sets, IPTV set-top boxes and other network-connected devices.<ref>https://www.sportsvideo.org/2020/03/27/riot-games-keeps-league-of-legends-esports-rolling-with-fully-cloud-based-virtualized-production-workflow/ [https://www.sportsvideo.org/2020/03/27/riot-games-keeps-league-of-legends-esports-rolling-with-fully-cloud-based-virtualized-production-workflow/]</ref> Its first stable version 1.0.0-1 was released on October, 21st, 2013, with a number of preliminary versions done before that. The release cycle is intensive and introduces a new version every week or less.<ref name=rn /> Nimble Streamer was the finalist in Streaming Media European Readers' Choice Awards for 2016 as the Best Streaming Innovation <ref>[https://www.streamingmediaglobal.com/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=114241 The 2016 Streaming Media Europe Readers' Choice Awards Finalists]</ref> and for 2021 as Hardware/software Server.<ref>[https://www.streamingmediaglobal.com/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=148857 The Shortlist: 2021 European Readers' Choice Finalists]</ref>


== Usage ==
== Usage ==
Nimble Streamer is delivered as an application for Linux, Windows and MacOS,<ref>[https://wmspanel.com/nimble/install] Nimble Streamer installation</ref> with Azure cloud virtual machine as a deployment option.<ref>" Smooth Video Stream Brought to You by Nimble Streamer on Azure", Channel9 [https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/PartnerApps/Smooth-Video-Stream-Brought-to-You-by-Nimble-Streamer-on-Azure]</ref> Its basic scenarios include streaming from live sources, streaming from VOD files and cache-aware HTTP re-streaming.
Nimble Streamer is delivered as an application for Linux and Windows.<ref>[https://softvelum.com/nimble/install/] Nimble Streamer installation</ref> Its basic scenarios include streaming from live sources, streaming from VOD files and cache-aware HTTP re-streaming.
For live streaming it takes RTMP, RTSP, MPEG-TS, SRT, UDT and Icecast as input and produces [[MPEG-DASH]],<ref>How to encode Multi-bitrate videos in MPEG-DASH for MSE based media players ''Steamroot blog'' [http://blog.streamroot.io/encode-multi-bitrate-videos-mpeg-dash-mse-based-media-players-22/] </ref> [[HTTP Live Streaming|HLS]], [[Real Time Messaging Protocol|RTMP]], [[RTSP]], [[MPEG-TS]], SRT, UDT, SLDP and [[Icecast]].<ref> Nimble Streamer: Freeware HTTP Streaming Server ''iptvsaga.com'' [http://www.iptvsaga.com/nimble-streamer-freeware-http-streaming-server/]</ref> [[video on demand|VOD]] is available as MP4 transmuxing to HLS and MPEG-DASH for both [[High Efficiency Video Coding|H.265]] and [[H.264/MPEG-4 AVC|H.264]]. [[High Efficiency Video Coding|HEVC]] is also supported for various live streaming protocols output.<ref> Live and VOD support for HEVC/H.265[https://wmspanel.com/nimble/hevc]</ref> MPEG-DASH output is supported in live and VOD modes.
For live streaming it takes RTMP, RTSP, MPEG-TS, SRT, UDT and Icecast as input and produces [[MPEG-DASH]],<ref>How to encode Multi-bitrate videos in MPEG-DASH for MSE based media players ''Steamroot blog'' [http://blog.streamroot.io/encode-multi-bitrate-videos-mpeg-dash-mse-based-media-players-22/]</ref> [[HTTP Live Streaming|HLS]], [[Real Time Messaging Protocol|RTMP]], [[RTSP]], [[MPEG-TS]], SRT, UDT, SLDP and [[Icecast]].<ref>[http://www.iptvsaga.com/nimble-streamer-freeware-http-streaming-server/ Nimble Streamer: Freeware HTTP Streaming Server ''iptvsaga.com'']</ref> [[video on demand|VOD]] is available as MP4 transmuxing to HLS and MPEG-DASH for both [[High Efficiency Video Coding|H.265]] and [[H.264/MPEG-4 AVC|H.264]]. [[High Efficiency Video Coding|HEVC]] is also supported for various live streaming protocols output.<ref>[https://wmspanel.com/nimble/hevc Live and VOD support for HEVC/H.265]</ref> MPEG-DASH output is supported in live and VOD modes.


Low Latency HLS is supported in Nimble Streamer<ref>Introducing Apple Low Latency HLS in Softvelum products [https://blog.wmspanel.com/2019/12/introducing-apple-low-latency-hls-softvelum.html]</ref> starting from version 3.6.3-3.<ref name=rn />
Low Latency HLS is supported in Nimble Streamer<ref>[https://blog.wmspanel.com/2019/12/introducing-apple-low-latency-hls-softvelum.html Introducing Apple Low Latency HLS in Softvelum products]</ref> starting from version 3.6.3-3.<ref name=rn />


The developer company is a member of SRT Alliance<ref> SRT Alliance Announces 22 New Members [https://www.haivision.com/about/press-releases/srt-alliance-announces-22-new-members-including-brightcove-harmonic-limelight-perform-group/]</ref> as a collaborator<ref>Reliable Low Latency Delivery with SRT+SLDP[https://www.haivision.com/blog/live-video-streaming/reliable-low-latency-delivery-srt-sldp/] </ref> and contributor of open-source implementation of SRT protocol.
The developer company is a member of SRT Alliance<ref>[https://www.haivision.com/about/press-releases/srt-alliance-announces-22-new-members-including-brightcove-harmonic-limelight-perform-group/ SRT Alliance Announces 22 New Members]</ref> as a collaborator<ref>[https://www.haivision.com/blog/live-video-streaming/reliable-low-latency-delivery-srt-sldp/ Reliable Low Latency Delivery with SRT+SLDP]</ref> and contributor of open-source implementation of SRT protocol.


NDI is supported as both input and output.<ref>NDI support in Nimble Streamer [https://wmspanel.com/nimble/ndi]</ref>
NDI is supported as both input and output.<ref>[https://softvelum.com/nimble/ndi/ NDI support in Nimble Streamer]</ref>


RIST streaming protocol is supported for input and output.<ref>RIST support in Nimble Streamer [https://wmspanel.com/nimble/rist]</ref>
RIST streaming protocol is supported for input and output.<ref>[https://softvelum.com/nimble/rist/ RIST support in Nimble Streamer]</ref>


The program also covers [[progressive download]] for multiple formats, with seeking capabilities for HTML5 and Flash playback.<ref> Pseudo Streaming in Flash ''jwplayer.com'' [http://support.jwplayer.com/customer/portal/articles/1430518-pseudo-streaming-in-flash]</ref> HTTP re-streaming covers HLS, MPEG-DASH, HDS and SmoothStreaming. It can be used as a source for [[peer-to-peer]] media streaming.<ref> Configure Nimble Live & VOD streams for optimized use with Streamroot peer-to-peer delivery [http://blog.streamroot.io/configure-nimble-streams-optimized-streamroot/]</ref>
The program also covers [[progressive download]] for multiple formats, with seeking capabilities for HTML5 and Flash playback.<ref>Pseudo Streaming in Flash ''jwplayer.com'' [http://support.jwplayer.com/customer/portal/articles/1430518-pseudo-streaming-in-flash] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721022451/http://support.jwplayer.com/customer/portal/articles/1430518-pseudo-streaming-in-flash |date=2015-07-21 }}</ref> HTTP re-streaming covers HLS, MPEG-DASH, HDS and SmoothStreaming. It can be used as a source for [[peer-to-peer]] media streaming.<ref>Configure Nimble Live & VOD streams for optimized use with Streamroot peer-to-peer delivery [http://blog.streamroot.io/configure-nimble-streams-optimized-streamroot/]</ref>


Live Transcoder for Nimble Streamer supports decoding, filtering and encoding for [[H.264]], [[HEVC]], [[MPEG2]], [[MPEG4]], [[VP8]], [[VP9]] video and [[Advanced_Audio_Coding|AAC]], [[MP3]], [[MPEG-1_Audio_Layer_II|MP2]], [[Speex]], [[PCM]] G.711 audio.<ref> Review: Softvelum Nimble Streamer Is Flexible and Well-Featured ''StreamingMediaglobal'' [http://www.streamingmediaglobal.com/Articles/Editorial/Featured-Articles/Review-Softvelum-Nimble-Streamer-Is-Flexible-and-Well-Featured-120029.aspx]</ref>
Live Transcoder for Nimble Streamer supports decoding, filtering and encoding for [[H.264]], [[HEVC]], [[MPEG2]], [[MPEG4]], [[VP8]], [[VP9]] video and [[Advanced Audio Coding|AAC]], [[MP3]], [[MPEG-1 Audio Layer II|MP2]], [[Speex]], [[PCM]] G.711 audio.<ref>Review: Softvelum Nimble Streamer Is Flexible and Well-Featured ''StreamingMediaglobal'' [http://www.streamingmediaglobal.com/Articles/Editorial/Featured-Articles/Review-Softvelum-Nimble-Streamer-Is-Flexible-and-Well-Featured-120029.aspx]</ref>


A premium add-on <ref>Nimble Addenda [https://wmspanel.com/nimble/addenda]</ref> provides server-side ads insertion with pre-rolls and mid-rolls for HLS, RTMP, SLDP and Icecast live streams, as well as DRM protection with [[Widevine]], [[PlayReady]] and [[FairPlay]].
A premium add-on <ref>[https://softvelum.com/addenda/ Nimble Addenda]</ref> provides server-side ads insertion with pre-rolls and mid-rolls for HLS, RTMP, SLDP and Icecast live streams, as well as DRM protection with [[Widevine]], [[PlayReady]] and [[FairPlay]].


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Wowza Streaming Engine]]
* [[Wowza Streaming Engine]]
* [[Adobe Flash Media Server]]
* [[Adobe Flash Media Server]]

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== External links ==
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* {{Official website|https://wmspanel.com/nimble}}


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 11:28, 1 September 2024

Nimble Streamer
Developer(s)Softvelum [1]
Stable release
4.0.0-1 [2] / March 9, 2022; 2 years ago (2022-03-09)
Operating systemLinux, Windows, Raspbian
TypeEnterprise and carrier class server software
LicenseProprietary
Websitesoftvelum.com/nimble/

Nimble Streamer is a software media server developed by Softvelum.[citation needed] The server is used for streaming of live and on-demand video and audio to desktop computers, mobile devices, internet-connected TV sets, IPTV set-top boxes and other network-connected devices.[3] Its first stable version 1.0.0-1 was released on October, 21st, 2013, with a number of preliminary versions done before that. The release cycle is intensive and introduces a new version every week or less.[2] Nimble Streamer was the finalist in Streaming Media European Readers' Choice Awards for 2016 as the Best Streaming Innovation [4] and for 2021 as Hardware/software Server.[5]

Usage

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Nimble Streamer is delivered as an application for Linux and Windows.[6] Its basic scenarios include streaming from live sources, streaming from VOD files and cache-aware HTTP re-streaming. For live streaming it takes RTMP, RTSP, MPEG-TS, SRT, UDT and Icecast as input and produces MPEG-DASH,[7] HLS, RTMP, RTSP, MPEG-TS, SRT, UDT, SLDP and Icecast.[8] VOD is available as MP4 transmuxing to HLS and MPEG-DASH for both H.265 and H.264. HEVC is also supported for various live streaming protocols output.[9] MPEG-DASH output is supported in live and VOD modes.

Low Latency HLS is supported in Nimble Streamer[10] starting from version 3.6.3-3.[2]

The developer company is a member of SRT Alliance[11] as a collaborator[12] and contributor of open-source implementation of SRT protocol.

NDI is supported as both input and output.[13]

RIST streaming protocol is supported for input and output.[14]

The program also covers progressive download for multiple formats, with seeking capabilities for HTML5 and Flash playback.[15] HTTP re-streaming covers HLS, MPEG-DASH, HDS and SmoothStreaming. It can be used as a source for peer-to-peer media streaming.[16]

Live Transcoder for Nimble Streamer supports decoding, filtering and encoding for H.264, HEVC, MPEG2, MPEG4, VP8, VP9 video and AAC, MP3, MP2, Speex, PCM G.711 audio.[17]

A premium add-on [18] provides server-side ads insertion with pre-rolls and mid-rolls for HLS, RTMP, SLDP and Icecast live streams, as well as DRM protection with Widevine, PlayReady and FairPlay.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Softvelum official page". Softvelum.
  2. ^ a b c "Softvelum blog: Nimble Streamer, WMSPanel, Larix SDK: Nimble Streamer release notes". Softvelum.
  3. ^ https://www.sportsvideo.org/2020/03/27/riot-games-keeps-league-of-legends-esports-rolling-with-fully-cloud-based-virtualized-production-workflow/ [1]
  4. ^ The 2016 Streaming Media Europe Readers' Choice Awards Finalists
  5. ^ The Shortlist: 2021 European Readers' Choice Finalists
  6. ^ [2] Nimble Streamer installation
  7. ^ How to encode Multi-bitrate videos in MPEG-DASH for MSE based media players Steamroot blog [3]
  8. ^ Nimble Streamer: Freeware HTTP Streaming Server iptvsaga.com
  9. ^ Live and VOD support for HEVC/H.265
  10. ^ Introducing Apple Low Latency HLS in Softvelum products
  11. ^ SRT Alliance Announces 22 New Members
  12. ^ Reliable Low Latency Delivery with SRT+SLDP
  13. ^ NDI support in Nimble Streamer
  14. ^ RIST support in Nimble Streamer
  15. ^ Pseudo Streaming in Flash jwplayer.com [4] Archived 2015-07-21 at the Wayback Machine
  16. ^ Configure Nimble Live & VOD streams for optimized use with Streamroot peer-to-peer delivery [5]
  17. ^ Review: Softvelum Nimble Streamer Is Flexible and Well-Featured StreamingMediaglobal [6]
  18. ^ Nimble Addenda
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