SRS

A simple, high efficiency and real-time video server, supports RTMP, WebRTC, HLS, HTTP-FLV and SRT.

Website Source code

GitHub stars: 29,332
License: MIT
Latest release: v8.0-d0
24 September 2026
Last commit: 11 October 2026
Runs on: Docker, C++

Commits per month, last 12 months

107 commits

Replaces

Paid products SRS can stand in for.

RestreamStream live to several platforms at once.

How to self-host SRS

SRS runs on Docker and C++. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is SRS free?

Yes. SRS is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host SRS?

Yes. SRS runs on Docker and C++. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does SRS replace?

People use SRS instead of Restream.

Is SRS still maintained?

The last change to SRS's code was on 11 October 2026, with 107 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

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