# SRS vs vMix

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** vMix

| Attribute | SRS | vMix |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 47.7 (60% (medium)) | 64.6 (78% (high)) |
| 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 comprehensive desktop application for capturing, mixing, switching, recording, and streaming professional live video productions on Windows PCs, with support for remote guests and multi-destination output. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://www.vmix.com","question":"What is vMix?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"vMix is a paid product; published pricing starts at $50 per month. There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.vmix.com","question":"How much does vMix cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"vMix supports Windows, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.vmix.com","question":"What platforms does vMix support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. vMix can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.vmix.com","question":"Can vMix be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 17 integrations for vMix, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Vimeo, Zoom, Skype, Teams and VLC, plus 9 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.vmix.com","question":"What does vMix integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for vMix. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as vMix not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.vmix.com/privacy-policy.aspx","question":"What security certifications does vMix have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"vMix is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.vmix.com","question":"Where is vMix available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A high-performance server that handles multiple streaming protocols and codec formats, supporting Linux and macOS across various processor architectures. | A comprehensive desktop application for capturing, mixing, switching, recording, and streaming professional live video productions on Windows PCs, with support for remote guests and multi-destination output. |
| 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","multi_network_unified_aggregated_chat_feed":true,"ndi_network_device_interface_feed_ingestion":true,"simulcast_multi_destination_rtmp_output_hub":true,"hardware_encoding_acceleration_nvenc_quicksync":true,"srt_secure_reliable_transport_protocol_support":true,"chroma_key_green_screen_and_virtual_backgrounds":true,"custom_lower_thirds_graphics_and_brand_overlays":true,"iso_track_recording_for_isolated_guest_audio_video":true,"remote_guest_browser_invites_for_interviews_webrtc":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 17 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"YouTube","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Facebook","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Twitch","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Vimeo","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Zoom","native":true,"category":"video_conferencing","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Skype","native":true,"category":"communications","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Teams","native":true,"category":"communications","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"VLC","native":true,"category":"media","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Bluesky","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"IRC","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Google Cloud","native":true,"category":"cloud_services","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Caspar CG","native":true,"category":"graphics","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"NewBlue Titler","native":true,"category":"graphics","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Adobe Creative Cloud","native":true,"category":"graphics","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"AJA","native":true,"category":"hardware","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Blackmagic","native":true,"category":"hardware","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Bluefish","native":true,"category":"hardware","direction":"outbound"}]` |
| language.primary | C++ | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true}` | `{"ios":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free","summary":"Free and open-source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://ossrs.io","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:07:34.308Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Pro Edition","summary":"From $50/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":50,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $50/month. 60-day free trial available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.vmix.com","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:47:57.627Z","freeTrialDays":60,"startingPrice":{"amount":50,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | free | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":50,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| 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.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 6.2 | - |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.vmix.com/privacy-policy.aspx |
| 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 | vMix |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-09-11T23:37:47.610Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*