Red 5 is an open-source multimedia streaming server. The server is implemented in Java. Red5 services are similar to proprietary Adobe Flash and Wowza. And, it is a comparatively low-priced product. The free media server offers powerful streaming solutions of all kinds. It is largely used because of its availability as open-source, RTMP usage, and cutting-edge streaming technologies. Red5 is used for live streaming, video chat, conferencing and on-demand video streaming.

It provides a wide range of video streaming services to various companies and organizations.The Red5 Media Server has a flexible design with a simple plugin architecture which allows customization of any VOD and live streaming scenario. It also provides APIs for building dynamic web and mobile applications with real-time video streaming capabilities. However, it is a comparatively low-priced product.

The reason for its popularity is due to its truly open and extensible platform. The platform can be used in Multi-User Gaming and Enterprise Application Softwares and Video Conferences. Red 5 is presently accessible on GitHub under an open-source license. Red5 pro is a paid and licensed version incorporated with SDKs for mobile.