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Info Difference Between DVB-S - DRM - RESTREAMING Methods?

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What's the Difference Between These 3 IPTV Streaming Methods?



Let's break it down:


DVB-S Streaming


πŸ“‘ Source: Satellite Dish via DVB-S Card

πŸ” Workflow:
  • Capture MPEG-TS from satellite feed
  • Transcode to lower bitrates
  • Package (HLS/DASH) and restream
  • Need Keys to watch encrypted TV satellite
  • Re-Stream the FTA or encrypted channels

βš™οΈ Requirements:
  • DVB-S or DVB-S2 Tuner (e.g., TBS Cards)
  • Satellite Dish + LNB
  • High-performance server with GPU or strong CPU (for transcoding)
  • Software: Xaccel-Codec, Flussonic, tvheadend

βœ… Pros:
  • Full control, no middleman
  • Legal if FTA or need Keys to watch encrypted TV satellite

❌ Cons:
  • Expensive Hardware requirements
  • Heavy on hardware & bandwidth
  • Setup and configuration is complex not suitable for beginners



DRM Panel Streaming


πŸ” Source: Official provider (Sky, Ziggo, etc.)

πŸ” Workflow:
  • Subsciption with provider
  • Receive DRM-protected stream via DRM Panel and Script
  • Encrypt the streams accordingly with Widevine CDM or Playready License Keys
  • Re-Stream the encrypted channels

βš™οΈ Requirements:
  • DRM Panel or other Scripts (e.g., o11 or Xaccel)
  • Widevine CDM or Playready License Keys
  • Special Scripts for the individual provider and DRM panel
  • Due the provider geo-restrictions, proxy or residential proxy required

βœ… Pros:
  • Can be run on a simple VPS or Dedicated server
  • No additional Hardware required like in the DVB method
  • No transcoding required since the source streams are already available in multiple bitrates and languages
❌ Cons:
  • Providers constantly update their encryption mechanisms
  • Software, scripts and keys must be constantly updated according the provider updates
  • The requirement of proxy or residential proxy servers
  • Provider subscriptions can be banned quickly by the providers
  • Setup and configuration is complex not suitable for beginners



IPTV Re-Stream Providers


🌐 Source: Another IPTV provider (reseller or wholesaler)

πŸ” Workflow:
  • Import M3U or direct links
  • Re-Stream the channels to your clients

βš™οΈ Requirements:
  • A reliable Re-Streaming (source) provider
  • Basic VPS or dedicated server
  • IPTV panel (XUI.ONE, Ministra, Stalker, Xtream UI)

βœ… Pros:
  • Easy to get started, suitable for beginners
  • Only a IPTV Panel or a Middleware is required as Software
  • No hardware needed, you can get start with a VPS or dedicated server
  • Compared to the other 2 methods, the cheapest method

❌ Cons:
  • Depeding on the provider, low stream quality or uptime
  • Limited control over the source, so if the source of the re-streaming providers is down, the channels on your IPTV panel will be also down
 
Hi Community,

Loving all the learning and the resources from the forum!

I have a question regarding the IPTV Re-Stream Providers option. The explanation from @redhat indicate the following requirements:

A reliable Re-Streaming (source) provider
Basic VPS or dedicated server
IPTV panel (XUI.ONE, Ministra, Stalker, Xtream UI)

My question is more on two of the mentioned requirements, the IPTV Panel and the VPS or dedicated server. So, from my short experience when you get a Panel let's say from a provider A, they get you access to their Panel, you get access to the bouquets, accounts etc.

So, why would you want to get another Panel and then re-stream the streams from the provider A? I am just trying to understand how the parts work together, what would be the real benefit of taking the stream from the provider A, input that into your Panel in XUI One for example, and then provide your users with the access through your Panel instead of just leveraging the provider A interface?

I am thinking more on the fact that you probably will have more "control" on what you provide to your users.

Probably I am missing some benefits from that re-stream perspective, any input or feedback will be really appreciated!

Thx
 
Hi Community,

Loving all the learning and the resources from the forum!

I have a question regarding the IPTV Re-Stream Providers option. The explanation from @redhat indicate the following requirements:

A reliable Re-Streaming (source) provider
Basic VPS or dedicated server
IPTV panel (XUI.ONE, Ministra, Stalker, Xtream UI)

My question is more on two of the mentioned requirements, the IPTV Panel and the VPS or dedicated server. So, from my short experience when you get a Panel let's say from a provider A, they get you access to their Panel, you get access to the bouquets, accounts etc.

So, why would you want to get another Panel and then re-stream the streams from the provider A? I am just trying to understand how the parts work together, what would be the real benefit of taking the stream from the provider A, input that into your Panel in XUI One for example, and then provide your users with the access through your Panel instead of just leveraging the provider A interface?

I am thinking more on the fact that you probably will have more "control" on what you provide to your users.

Probably I am missing some benefits from that re-stream perspective, any input or feedback will be really appreciated!

Thx
What you're thinking of is a reseller panel. It has buying to do with this thread.
Reseller panel, you will only be able to purchase credits to create accounts. IPTV panel (XUI.ONE, Ministra, Stalker, Xtream UI) is basically to start your own service. (Add stream sources, restreams, bouquets, users, etc)
 
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What you're thinking of is a reseller panel. It has buying to do with this thread.
Reseller panel, you will only be able to purchase credits to create accounts. IPTV panel (XUI.ONE, Ministra, Stalker, Xtream UI) is basically to start your own service. (Add stream sources, restreams, bouquets, users, etc)
Hi thank you for taking the time to reply. Yes, probably I didn't use the right words.

I am trying to understand the real benefit on having my own service, instead of leveraging the reseller panel, I am basically going to replicate the reseller panel on my own if I am just taking the provider streams and just re-stream them.

Don't get me wrong, I am just trying to get your perspective on the benefits, a part from the organization perspective what other benefit do you get?

Thanks!
 
My question is more on two of the mentioned requirements, the IPTV Panel and the VPS or dedicated server. So, from my short experience when you get a Panel let's say from a provider A, they get you access to their Panel, you get access to the bouquets, accounts etc.
In your example, we are talking about a "Re-Seller" account, in which you only have limited access where you can create accounts for your clients and their subscription duration (some providers allow you also bouquet sorting).


I am trying to understand the real benefit on having my own service, instead of leveraging the reseller panel, I am basically going to replicate the reseller panel on my own if I am just taking the provider streams and just re-stream them.

It's simple β€” with your own panel, you can manage content such as live channels, VODs, bouquets, and many other features according to your needs.
 
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In your example, we are talking about a "Re-Seller" account, in which you only have limited access where you can create accounts for your clients and their subscription duration (some providers allow you also bouquet sorting).




It's simple β€” with your own panel, you can manage content such as live channels, VODs, bouquets, and many other features according to your needs.
Thanks, that clarify my original thought, you get more control and flexibility over the service you offer to the users.

Appreciated your response and time!
 
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