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SRS

Free#54 of 136 in Live Streaming SoftwareVideo APIs

SRS: A self-hosted media server for protocol conversion, WebRTC, and streaming infrastructure. Ranked #54 of 136 in Live Streaming Software by our editors (4.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source protocol conversion and server control.

4.2/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    4.2 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Open-source protocol conversion and server control
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Founded
    2013 · North York, Ontario, Canada
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Supports RTMP, WebRTC, HLS, SRT, MPEG-DASH, and GB28181
    • Converts streams between RTMP, SRT, HLS, HTTP-FLV, and WebRTC
    • Includes APIs, callbacks, metrics, DVR recording, and Docker deployment

  • Where it doesn't

    • Requires self-hosted deployment rather than a hosted browser studio
    • Does not provide verified studio production features
    • Does not provide verified multistreaming or prerecorded-production features

Our verdict on SRS

SRS is an open-source, self-hosted real-time media server for developers, small organizations, and media infrastructure teams building live streaming or WebRTC services. It receives, distributes, and converts streams across RTMP, WebRTC, HLS, HTTP-FLV, SRT, MPEG-DASH, and GB28181. Deployment options include Docker and source installation, with support for Linux, Windows, and macOS. SRS is infrastructure software, not a hosted browser studio, so it fits teams that want server control and are prepared to manage their own streaming environment.

Protocol breadth is the central strength. SRS supports WebRTC publishing and playback, RTMP/WebRTC conversion, and conversion between RTMP, SRT, HLS, HTTP-FLV, and WebRTC. DVR recording can save streams to FLV and MP4 files. The HTTP API queries system and stream status, while HTTP callbacks support authentication and business integrations. Prometheus export and traceable session logs add visibility for teams operating streaming services. Integrations with FFmpeg, OBS, VLC, and WebRTC support common production and playback workflows.

SRS is free and open source, making it a fit for organizations that prefer self-hosted infrastructure over a paid hosted service. The trade-off is focus: its documented capabilities center on media serving, protocol conversion, APIs, deployment, and operational visibility. It does not provide verified studio, multistreaming, or prerecorded-production features. Choose SRS when protocol control, WebRTC support, and integration flexibility matter most; choose another product when the priority is a browser-based production workspace or built-in distribution and prerecorded workflows.

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SRS pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
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SRS fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
MultistreamingNot verified
Pre-recorded streamsNot verified
24/7 loopingNot verified
Browser-based studioNot verified
Custom RTMP destinationsNot verified
Cloud recordingNot verified
Unified chatNot verified
DeploymentSelf-hosted, Cloud
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
SupportCommunity, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations4 integrations: FFmpeg, OBS, VLC, WebRTC
PricingFree plan
Websiteossrs.io
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

SRS integrations

SRS lists 4 integrations on its own site.

  • FFmpeg
  • OBS
  • VLC
  • WebRTC

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