# MediaMTX vs Switcher Studio

| Attribute | MediaMTX | Switcher Studio |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 62.7 (27% (low)) | 19.3 (25% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 19,992 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":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 mobile and desktop application that enables live streaming from multiple iOS, macOS, and Android devices simultaneously. Features include graphics overlays, remote guest collaboration, recording, and direct audience monetization across social media platforms. |
| 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":"flat_monthly_subscription","architecture_model":"heavy_desktop_broadcast_suite","simulcast_multi_destination_rtmp_output_hub":true,"custom_lower_thirds_graphics_and_brand_overlays":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 8 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Facebook","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"YouTube","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Twitch","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Microsoft Stream","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Shopify","native":true,"category":"e-commerce","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Instagram","native":false,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"TikTok","native":false,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Kick","native":false,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"}]` |
| language.primary | Go | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":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":"subscription","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.switcherstudio.com","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:52:49.253Z","freeTrialDays":14}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| release.cadence_days | 15 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.20.1","date":"2026-08-18T12:05:15Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.20.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.20.0","date":"2026-08-05T10:26:41Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.20.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.19.3","date":"2026-07-23T21:58:00Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.19.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.19.2","date":"2026-06-28T10:52:04Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.19.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.19.1","date":"2026-06-10T23:08:59Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.19.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.19.0","date":"2026-06-02T21:14:11Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.19.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.18.2","date":"2026-05-15T17:25:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.18.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.18.1","date":"2026-04-30T14:30:16Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.18.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.18.0","date":"2026-04-26T18:29:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.18.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.17.1","date":"2026-03-31T21:10:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.17.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.17.0","date":"2026-03-17T23:08:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.17.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.16.3","date":"2026-03-01T15:49:12Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.16.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.16.2","date":"2026-02-22T17:31:41Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.16.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.16.1","date":"2026-02-07T18:58:24Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.16.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.16.0","date":"2026-01-31T15:38:51Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.16.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.15.6","date":"2025-12-28T16:38:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.15.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.15.5","date":"2025-12-07T12:24:21Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.15.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.15.4","date":"2025-11-21T01:21:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.15.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.15.3","date":"2025-10-21T19:56:55Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.15.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/bluenviron/mediamtx/releases/tag/v1.15.2","date":"2025-10-13T17:03:15Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.15.2"}]` | - |
| 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}` | - |

## Capabilities (Live Streaming)

| Capability | MediaMTX | Switcher Studio |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Open source local encoder | Heavy desktop broadcast suite |
| 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 | Flat monthly subscription |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:37:56.956Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*