March 4, 2026 - Nighthawk, a 100% woman-owned streaming media technology company, today announced the general availability of Nighthawk Server, a self-hosted streaming media server built for modern broadcast and enterprise video workflows. Designed as a direct replacement for aging on-premise streaming solutions, Nighthawk Server combines the reliability of self-hosted infrastructure with the usability of a cloud-managed platform.
Full product details are available at Nighthawk Server https://nighthawk.tv/#server.
The Problem with Legacy Streaming Infrastructure
Organizations running self-hosted streaming servers have long faced a difficult trade-off: control over infrastructure at the cost of complexity, outdated tooling, and escalating license fees. Many legacy platforms still rely on XML-based configuration, lack native support for modern protocols like SRT and WebRTC, and charge recurring annual fees that increase unpredictably.
As video becomes mission-critical for enterprises, media companies, houses of worship, educational institutions, and live event producers, the gap between what legacy platforms offer and what modern streaming demands has widened significantly.
"We kept hearing the same frustration from streaming teams," said Emma, founder of Nighthawk. "They needed the control of self-hosted infrastructure but were stuck managing systems built for a different era. We built Nighthawk Server so organizations can keep that control while gaining a modern streaming experience."
What Makes Nighthawk Server DifferentPerpetual Licensing
Nighthawk Server is sold as a one-time perpetual license starting at $995. Unlike many legacy streaming platforms that require recurring license renewals and maintenance contracts, teams purchase once and operate indefinitely, with optional support plans available.
Modern Streaming Protocol Support
Nighthawk Server Standard includes native RTMP and HLS support for encoder ingest and adaptive streaming delivery.
Nighthawk Server Professional adds advanced capabilities including:
• SRT for low-latency contribution across unpredictable networks• WebRTC for ultra-low-latency browser publishing and playback• RTSP support for IP camera relay and surveillance workflows• DVR and time-shift playback
These capabilities are built directly into the platform without requiring plugins or additional modules.
Cloud Portal Integration
Each Nighthawk Server instance connects to the Nighthawk Cloud Portal, allowing operators to monitor and manage multiple servers from a centralized dashboard. Teams can view stream health, manage license keys, access analytics, and configure streaming workflows from anywhere.
Modern Web-Based Management
Instead of editing configuration files or managing servers through SSH sessions, Nighthawk Server provides a modern web dashboard where operators can:
• create and manage live streams• configure adaptive bitrate ladders• monitor stream health and analytics• manage recording and playback• configure overlays and watermarks
Flexible Deployment Options
Two editions of Nighthawk Server are currently available:
Nighthawk Server Standard — $995 (one-time license)Supports RTMP and HLS streaming with recording, adaptive bitrate transcoding, and API access. Designed for teams running straightforward live and on-demand streaming workflows.
Nighthawk Server Professional — $2,495 (one-time license)Includes advanced capabilities such as SRT ingest, WebRTC publishing and playback, RTSP camera relay, DVR playback, and origin-edge clustering with support for up to 50 concurrent streams.
Both tiers include adaptive bitrate transcoding, stream recording, real-time monitoring, webhook notifications, graphic overlays, watermarking, and full REST API access.
Enterprise licensing with DRM support and multi-node clustering is also available.
A Hybrid Streaming Architecture
Nighthawk offers both a fully managed cloud platform (Nighthawk Cloud) and the self-hosted Nighthawk Server, unified under a single account and management dashboard.
Organizations can start streaming quickly using Nighthawk Cloud and later deploy Nighthawk Server on their own infrastructure for workloads requiring data sovereignty, low latency, or dedicated compute resources.
This hybrid model is particularly valuable for:
• media organizations requiring on-premise encoding• enterprise IT teams with strict data residency requirements• live event producers needing dedicated streaming infrastructure• educational institutions and houses of worship seeking affordable streaming solutions
Fast Deployment and Migration
Nighthawk Server is designed for rapid deployment. Teams can download the server package, activate their license key, and begin streaming within minutes. Docker-based installation simplifies deployment, and compatibility with standard streaming protocols allows organizations to continue using existing encoders, cameras, and CDN configurations.
Pricing and Availability
Nighthawk Server is available now.
Current pricing includes:
• Nighthawk Server Standard — $995 one-time license• Nighthawk Server Professional — $2,495 one-time license• Enterprise deployments — custom pricing
Optional support plans are available for organizations requiring dedicated technical assistance and enterprise support.
About Nighthawk
Nighthawk is a streaming media technology company focused on building modern infrastructure for live and on-demand video. The platform serves broadcasters, enterprises, event producers, educational institutions, and content creators who require professional streaming capabilities without the complexity and cost of legacy platforms.
Learn more at https://nighthawk.tv
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