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MistServer vs SRS (Simple Realtime Server): catalog facts
MistServer	SRS (Simple Realtime Server)
Freemium The open source edition is free; commercial licences are sold separately.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Linux, Self-hosted	macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Public domain open source edition Supports many streaming protocols including WebRTC and RIST	Supports a wide range of streaming protocols and codecs Works directly with OBS and FFmpeg
Aimed at developers and integrators rather than home users Some features tied to paid licences	No Windows build Configuration assumes familiarity with streaming protocols
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: Unlicense	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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