Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about SRT, the SRT Alliance, and getting started.

About the SRT Alliance

1. What is the SRT Alliance?

The SRT Alliance is an open industry initiative founded by Haivision to support the adoption and ongoing development of the SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) protocol. It brings together broadcasters, streaming vendors, and technology companies committed to improving low-latency video transport over unpredictable networks such as the public Internet.

2. Who founded the SRT Alliance?

The SRT Alliance was established by Haivision in 2017 following the open-source release of the SRT protocol. Haivision continues to act as the steward of the technology, brand, and community, while Alliance members contribute to its growth and interoperability.

3. What are the benefits of joining the SRT Alliance?

Members gain visibility within the SRT ecosystem, access to technical resources, participation in community events, and the ability to use the SRT Alliance logo to demonstrate interoperability and commitment to open standards for secure, reliable, and low-latency streaming.

4. How do I join the SRT Alliance?

Organizations can apply for membership through the SRT Alliance website. Upon acceptance, members agree to Alliance terms, including brand usage guidelines and acknowledgment of Haivision’s ownership of the SRT trademark.

For full eligibility details and next steps, download the SRT Alliance Membership Guide.

5. Is there a cost to join the Alliance?

Membership is currently free for qualified organizations that use or support SRT in their products and workflows. Strategic participation levels for major industry stakeholders may include sponsorship opportunities or enhanced collaboration.

Interested in becoming part of the SRT ecosystem?

Learn how membership works and apply to join the SRT Alliance.

About SRT Open Source

1. What is SRT?

SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) is an open-source transport protocol and technology stack designed to optimize streaming performance across unpredictable networks. It enables secure, low-latency, and reliable delivery of live and file-based media.

2. Who maintains the SRT open-source project?

The SRT open-source project is maintained on GitHub under the Mozilla Public License (MPL-2.0), with Haivision acting as the principal maintainer. Contributions come from a broad global community of developers and technology companies.

3. What are the key advantages of SRT?

SRT provides low latency, packet loss recovery, AES encryption, and adaptive retransmission across any IP network. These capabilities make it well suited for live broadcast contribution, remote production, and cloud-based workflows.

4. How does SRT differ from other protocols like RTMP or RIST?

SRT was designed for modern IP and cloud workflows, with built-in security, adaptive error correction, and dynamic congestion control. It is open source and royalty-free, and is widely supported across the broadcast and streaming industries.

5. Can I use SRT in commercial products?

Yes. The MPL-2.0 license allows SRT to be used in both open-source and commercial solutions, provided that any modifications to the core source code are shared back with the community in accordance with the license.

6. How can my company contribute to SRT?

Organizations and developers can contribute by submitting pull requests on GitHub, reporting issues, participating in working groups, or engaging in interoperability testing and community initiatives organized through the SRT Alliance.

7. Where can I find technical resources and community updates?

Visit the SRT Alliance website for updates and announcements, and explore the SRT GitHub repository for documentation, source code, and developer discussions.

Ready to start using SRT?

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SRT Branding & Guidelines

Access official SRT logos, brand assets, and usage guidelines. Learn how to properly represent SRT in your products, marketing materials, and documentation while maintaining trademark compliance.

Deployment Paths

Choose your starting point for implementing SRT.

Deployment Guide

Step-by-step instructions to implement SRT in your workflow.

Download Guide

GitHub Repository

Access the complete SRT source code and documentation.

Visit GitHub

Join SRT Slack

Connect with the global SRT developer community.

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Contact the SRT Alliance

Have questions about SRT, membership, or the SRT Alliance?
Reach the Director of the SRT Alliance at director@srtalliance.org

Or connect with the community and join the SRT Channel on Slack