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SRS (Simple Realtime Server) vs MistServer: catalog facts
SRS (Simple Realtime Server)	MistServer
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Freemium The open source edition is free; commercial licences are sold separately.
macOS, Linux, Self-hosted	Linux, Self-hosted
Supports a wide range of streaming protocols and codecs Works directly with OBS and FFmpeg	Public domain open source edition Supports many streaming protocols including WebRTC and RIST
No Windows build Configuration assumes familiarity with streaming protocols	Aimed at developers and integrators rather than home users Some features tied to paid licences
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: Unlicense
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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