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Red5 Server vs SRS
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| Fact | Red5 Server | SRS |
|---|---|---|
| Language | HTML | C++ |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 3.4k | 29k |
| Latest | v2.0.53 | v6.0-r3 |
| Last push | 2026-11-06 | 2026-10-31 |
| Release cadence | about 3 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Wowza Streaming Engine. Alternatives to Wowza Streaming Engine →
Full replacementRed5 ServerStreaming server for RTMP, WebRTC and HLS with clustering and an application API; smaller ecosystem and tooling.
PartialSRSLive streaming server for RTMP, WebRTC, SRT and HLS, without DRM or a commercial control panel.
Red5 Server
Red5 Server
unsigned The latest release, v2.0.53, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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SRS
✓ signed The latest release, v6.0-r3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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