# Owncast vs SRS

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** SRS

| Attribute | Owncast | SRS |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 35.1 (78% (high)) | 47.7 (60% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 64 | 22 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 1 | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | 11,515 | 29,216 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open source streaming server that runs on your infrastructure using standard protocols, featuring built-in chat, moderation, custom branding, and no subscription fees or viewer limits. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://owncast.online","question":"What is Owncast?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Owncast is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://owncast.online","question":"Is Owncast free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Owncast supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://owncast.online","question":"What platforms does Owncast support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Owncast can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://owncast.online","question":"Can Owncast be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Owncast 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/owncast/owncast","question":"Is Owncast 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 | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | An open source streaming server that runs on your infrastructure using standard protocols, featuring built-in chat, moderation, custom branding, and no subscription fees or viewer limits. | 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","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":true,"srt_secure_reliable_transport_protocol_support":true}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Mastodon","native":true,"category":"social","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"ActivityPub","native":true,"category":"social","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | - |
| language.primary | Go | C++ |
| license.spdx | MIT | MIT |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source with no subscriptions or viewer limits.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://owncast.online","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:45:48.812Z"}` | `{"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 | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 105 | 30 |
| release.history | 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| `[{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v7.0-d0","date":"2026-08-12T20:51:49Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v7.0-d0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v6.0-r1","date":"2026-08-12T18:06:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.0-r1"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v6.0-r0","date":"2025-12-03T15:36:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.0-r0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v6.0-b3","date":"2025-11-03T19:55:15Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.0-b3"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v6.0-b2","date":"2025-10-16T15:12:31Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.0-b2"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v6.0-b1","date":"2025-09-16T02:13:42Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.0-b1"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v6.0-b0","date":"2025-08-12T15:52:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.0-b0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v6.0-a2","date":"2025-05-04T01:14:57Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v6.0-a2"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v6.0-a1","date":"2024-09-01T08:40:33Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v6.0-a1"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v6.0-a0","date":"2024-07-27T04:11:26Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v6.0-a0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v6.0-d6","date":"2024-07-04T08:58:09Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v6.0-d6"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v6.0-d5","date":"2024-06-15T10:24:03Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v6.0-d5"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v5.0-r3","date":"2024-06-15T10:10:00Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.0-r3"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v5.0-r2","date":"2024-04-03T07:45:39Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.0-r2"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v6.0-d4","date":"2024-02-15T14:00:45Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v6.0-d4"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v5.0-r1","date":"2024-02-15T04:52:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.0-r1"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v5.0-r0","date":"2023-12-30T02:12:44Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.0-r0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v6.0-d3","date":"2023-11-20T01:27:34Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v6.0-d3"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v5.0-b7","date":"2023-11-19T14:38:52Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.0-b7"},{"url":"https://github.com/ossrs/srs/releases/tag/v5.0-b6","date":"2023-10-25T14:01:52Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.0-b6"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | 4.8 | 6.2 |
| security.trust_center | https://owncast.online/security | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":5,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fowncast%2Fowncast&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"CRITICAL"}` | `{"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 | Owncast | SRS |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | - | - |
| 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 2026-09-11T23:38:11.370Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*