# MediaMTX vs SRS

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** MediaMTX

| Attribute | MediaMTX | SRS |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 54.1 (57% (medium)) | 47.7 (60% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | 22 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | 20,068 | 29,216 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source media server that accepts incoming streams via various protocols (WebRTC, RTSP, RTMP, SRT, Media-over-QUIC, and others), automatically converts between them, and allows playback, recording, and forwarding to multiple destinations. It operates as a single, portable executable without external dependencies. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What is MediaMTX?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MediaMTX offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Is MediaMTX free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MediaMTX supports Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does MediaMTX support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. MediaMTX can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Can MediaMTX be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. MediaMTX is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx","question":"Is MediaMTX open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"A high-performance server that handles multiple streaming protocols and codec formats, supporting Linux and macOS across various processor architectures. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://ossrs.io","question":"What is SRS?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SRS offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://ossrs.io","question":"Is SRS free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SRS supports macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://ossrs.io","question":"What platforms does SRS support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. SRS can be deployed on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://ossrs.io","question":"Can SRS be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. SRS is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs","question":"Is SRS open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source media server that accepts incoming streams via various protocols (WebRTC, RTSP, RTMP, SRT, Media-over-QUIC, and others), automatically converts between them, and allows playback, recording, and forwarding to multiple destinations. It operates as a single, portable executable without external dependencies. | A high-performance server that handles multiple streaming protocols and codec formats, supporting Linux and macOS across various processor architectures. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","architecture_model":"open_source_local_encoder","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":true,"simulcast_multi_destination_rtmp_output_hub":true,"srt_secure_reliable_transport_protocol_support":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":true,"srt_secure_reliable_transport_protocol_support":true}` |
| language.primary | Go | C++ |
| license.spdx | MIT | MIT |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free_open_source","summary":"Free, MIT licensed","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://github.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:46:43.779Z"}` | `{"type":"free","summary":"Free and open-source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://ossrs.io","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:07:34.308Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | free |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 16 | 30 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| security.scorecard | - | 6.2 |
| security.trust_center | https://github.com/trust-center | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=nixpkgs&package_name=mediamtx&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fossrs%2Fsrs&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Live Streaming)

| Capability | MediaMTX | SRS |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Open source local encoder | - |
| Simulcast multi destination rtmp output hub | ✓ | - |
| Remote guest browser invites for interviews webrtc | - | - |
| Custom lower thirds graphics and brand overlays | - | - |
| ISO track recording for isolated guest audio video | - | - |
| Hardware encoding acceleration nvenc quicksync | - | - |
| Srt secure reliable transport protocol support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi network unified aggregated chat feed | - | - |
| Chroma key green screen and virtual backgrounds | - | - |
| Ndi network device interface feed ingestion | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| Gpl or permissive oss license | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing model | Free open source | Free open source |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-09-11T23:38:11.924Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*