Frequently Asked Question
What is SRT and why is it better than RTMP?
Last Updated 10 days ago
SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) is an open streaming protocol
specifically designed for unstable network connections. Compared to
RTMP, SRT offers:
specifically designed for unstable network connections. Compared to
RTMP, SRT offers:
- Error correction (ARQ/FEC): Lost packets are automatically re-requested or reconstructed
- Latency tolerance: Configurable buffer size adapted to network quality
- Robustness against packet loss: Up to 30% packet loss can be compensated
RTMP is an older protocol without native error correction – on a poor connection the stream drops immediately.