DistroAV is an OBS plugin that add support for NDI technology for network audio/video. The DistroAV plugin support features to receive NDI (NDI Source), transmit the OBS Preview/Output to NDI (NDI Output) and transmit an OBS Source or scene to NDI.
Publisher’s description
What is DistroAV?
DistroAV by DistroAV is open-source Windows software in the live streaming category. It ranks 5th by popularity among live streaming in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.2.2, released on October 14, 2026. The version history goes back to June 12, 2025: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 111,794 times. The source code on GitHub (DistroAV/DistroAV) has 4,582 stars. Similar programs include Sunshine, Streamlabs Desktop and Streamlink.
Project description on GitHub: “DistroAV (formerly OBS-NDI): NDI integration for OBS Studio”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: DistroAV is an open-source live streaming tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DistroAV safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
86087F8AC1F51886794E2A903E64E36341ACA0A463A5278B88B2C760A06A6F7E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 1 year · about 3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2.2Latest | October 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.2.1 | April 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.2.0 | April 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 6.1.1 | June 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DistroAV.DistroAV -echoco install obs-ndi -ydistroav-6.2.2-windows-x64-Installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DistroAV
- Category
- Live streaming
- Licence
- GPL-2.0 license
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/DistroAV/DistroAV
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 6.2.2
- Released
- October 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 16, 2025
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 111,794
- GitHub stars
- 4,582
- GitHub forks
- 436
- Website
- distroav.org
- winget ID
- DistroAV.DistroAV
- Chocolatey package
- obs-ndi
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DistroAV free?
Yes. DistroAV is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 license licence.
Is DistroAV safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install DistroAV with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can DistroAV be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DistroAV run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of DistroAV?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 12, 2025.
What are alternatives to DistroAV?
Sunshine, Streamlabs Desktop, Streamlink, GPAC and obs-virtualcam. The alternatives page compares them.
