vioscaleAI
Comparison

SRS vs StreamYard

On the evidence we track, StreamYard leads this comparison with a composite score of 66/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

SRS full profile →StreamYard full profile →
Machine formatsMarkdownJSONGraphQLAll open, no key required.
SRS48
★StreamYard66
Score
vioscaleAI score
SRS48 / 100medium · 60%
StreamYard66 / 100high · 79%
Pricing
Free tier
SRS✓
StreamYard✓
Model
SRSfree
StreamYardfreemium
Price level
SRSfree
StreamYardmid
Starting price
SRS–
StreamYard$35
Transparent
SRS✓
StreamYard✓
Integrations
Count
SRS–
StreamYard3
Security
Scorecard
SRS6.2
StreamYard–
Vulnerabilities
Adoption
Dependent repos
SRS0
StreamYard–
Github stars
SRS29,216
StreamYard–
Activity
Commits last 30d
SRS22
StreamYard–
Release
Cadence days
SRS30
StreamYard–
History
SRS20 items
StreamYard–
License
Spdx
SRSMIT
StreamYard–
Language
Primary
SRSC++
StreamYard–
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
SRS5 items
StreamYard6 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for live streaming. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Architecture model
SRS-
StreamYardBrowser cloud studio
Simulcast multi destination rtmp output hub
SRS-
StreamYard✓
Remote guest browser invites for interviews webrtc
SRS-
StreamYard✓
Custom lower thirds graphics and brand overlays
SRS-
StreamYard✓
ISO track recording for isolated guest audio video
SRS-
StreamYard✓
Hardware encoding acceleration nvenc quicksync
SRS-
StreamYard-
Srt secure reliable transport protocol support
SRS✓
StreamYard-
Multi network unified aggregated chat feed
SRS-
StreamYard-
Chroma key green screen and virtual backgrounds
SRS-
StreamYard✓
Ndi network device interface feed ingestion
SRS-
StreamYard-
SOC2 type ii
SRS-
StreamYard-
Gpl or permissive oss license
SRS✓
StreamYard✗
Pricing model
SRSFree open source
StreamYardFlat monthly subscription

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

SRS

A high-performance server that handles multiple streaming protocols and codec formats, supporting Linux and macOS across various processor architectures.

Independently observed

StreamYard

Leader

A cloud-based video studio that allows users to produce, broadcast, and record video content with support for remote participant joining, customizable branding and graphics, and simultaneous distribution to multiple streaming platforms.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

SRS

FreeFree tier

Free and open-source

as of verify ↗

StreamYard

Leader
from $35/moSubscriptionFree tier

From $35/month. Free tier available.

  • FreeFree
    • Essential studio resources
    • 6 on-screen participants
    • 1 seat
    • Individual use only
    • StreamYard branding on broadcasts
  • Core$35/month
    • Full HD 1080p output
    • Live recording to platform
    • Unlimited local recordings
    • Custom RTMP destinations
    • Guest destinations
    • +9 more
  • Advanced$68/month
    • All Core features
    • 15 backstage participants
    • 4-hour pre-recorded broadcast capability
    • On-air webinars for up to 100 viewers
    • Custom source inputs
    • +1 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
SRS✗
StreamYard✓
macOS
SRS✓
StreamYard✗
Linux
SRS✓
StreamYard✗
CLI
SRS✓
StreamYard✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
SRS✗
StreamYard✓
Self-hosted
SRS✓
StreamYard✗
On-premise
SRS✓
StreamYard✗

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

SRS

Not documented yet.

StreamYard

Leader
3 total
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
Independently observed
Still deciding?

SRS or StreamYard: which one depends on you

A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.

Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.