HydraCast is a lightweight Python application that turns your media files into continuous 24/7 live RTSP and HLS broadcast streams. It manages multiple FFmpeg processes, integrates with MediaMTX for stream serving, and exposes a full-featured Web Dashboard for remote control.
Publisher’s description
What is HydraCast?
HydraCast is a proprietary live streaming program for Windows from rhshourav. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (rhshourav/HydraCast) has 14 stars. Similar programs include Sunshine, DistroAV and Streamlabs Desktop.
Project description on GitHub: “To Stream Files via CSV and RTSP.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: HydraCast is a live streaming tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HydraCast 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:
32EBC0D3CC3F8842CCCAE2271336F6AC61DE687F939469CAD66062CF2DE18E3B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5.0Latest | June 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id rhshourav.Hydracast -eHydraCast-6.5.0-Setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- rhshourav
- Category
- Live streaming
- Licence
- HYDRACAST SOFTWARE LICENSE
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/rhshourav/HydraCast
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 6.5.0
- Released
- June 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 14
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- rhshourav.Hydracast
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is HydraCast free?
HydraCast is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: HYDRACAST SOFTWARE LICENSE). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is HydraCast 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 HydraCast 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 HydraCast be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does HydraCast run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to HydraCast?
Sunshine, DistroAV, Streamlabs Desktop, Streamlink and GPAC. The alternatives page compares them.
