rtmp-hls-servervsSRS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| rtmp-hls-server | SRS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 42/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #46 of 54 in Media Streaming | #4 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 446 | 29 390 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +113 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 13 |
| Latest release | — | v7.0-a3 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Shell | C |
Which one should you pick?
SRS scores 78/100 against 42/100 for rtmp-hls-server, so it is the safer default.
SRS ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for rtmp-hls-server.
If you want the quickest setup, rtmp-hls-server is easier to run; SRS needs more configuration.
SRS is growing faster right now (+113 stars in 30 days).
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