# SRS vs Switcher Studio

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** SRS

| Attribute | SRS | Switcher Studio |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 47.7 (60% (medium)) | 25.6 (53% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 22 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 29,216 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"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}]` | `[{"answer":"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. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://www.switcherstudio.com","question":"What is Switcher Studio?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Switcher Studio supports the web, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.switcherstudio.com","question":"What platforms does Switcher Studio support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Switcher Studio, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.switcherstudio.com","question":"Can Switcher Studio be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for Switcher Studio, including Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, Microsoft Stream, Shopify, Instagram, TikTok and Kick. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.switcherstudio.com","question":"What does Switcher Studio integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A high-performance server that handles multiple streaming protocols and codec formats, supporting Linux and macOS across various processor architectures. | 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","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":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 | C++ | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free","summary":"Free and open-source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://ossrs.io","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:07:34.308Z"}` | `{"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 | free | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| release.cadence_days | 30 | - |
| release.history | `[{"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.scorecard | 6.2 | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"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 | SRS | Switcher Studio |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | - | 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: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-09-11T23:37:34.711Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*