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IRLHost vs IRLServer: Comparing SRT Relay Services for IRL Streamers

March 21, 2026

Two Cloud Relay Services, One Decision

Both IRLHost and IRLServer offer cloud-hosted SRT relay servers for IRL streamers — you point your encoder at the relay, it stabilises your mobile connection, and delivers a clean stream to your OBS at home. Neither sends directly to Twitch or Kick — that is OBS's job.

The flow for both: Phone/encoder → Relay → Your OBS at home → Twitch/Kick

SRTLA Bonding and H.265

IRLHost supports SRTLA bonding natively — combining WiFi and mobile data server-side for maximum connection stability. IRLHost is also codec-agnostic — it passes through H.265 streams if your encoder supports it, without any configuration on your part.

IRLServer supports standard SRT. Check their documentation for SRTLA and H.265 support status.

Hosting Location

IRLHost runs on infrastructure in EU, US, and Asia — all on 100% green energy. This means low latency for streamers across multiple regions, not just Europe.

IRLServer advertises a global network as well.

Encoder Compatibility

Both services work with any SRT-compatible encoder: Moblin, IRL Pro, Larix, Belabox hardware, OBS Studio, FFmpeg, and more.

Pricing

IRLHost starts at €11.99/month + VAT with everything included — SRTLA, H.265, scene switching, chat commands, stream health dashboard, and IRLHost Link desktop app. No hidden add-ons.

IRLServer pricing varies — check their current rates.

Affiliate Program

IRLHost offers a 20% commission affiliate program. Refer another streamer, earn 20% of their subscription for three months. IRLServer does not offer a comparable program.

Built-in Features

IRLHost includes NOALBS-powered automatic scene switching (BRB when you drop, Live when you reconnect), Twitch and Kick chat commands, real-time stream health monitoring, and the IRLHost Link desktop app for OBS crash alerts and remote PC control — all included in the base plan.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose IRLHost if:

  • You want SRTLA bonding and H.265 support built in
  • You want automatic scene switching, chat commands, and stream monitoring included
  • You want to earn commission by recommending your relay to other streamers
  • You want transparent, affordable pricing at €11.99/month + VAT

Consider IRLServer if:

  • You have used them before and are happy with their service
  • You need a specific feature they offer that IRLHost does not

Get Started with IRLHost

Sign up at irlhost.gg. Your relay is ready in minutes — no hardware required. Works with Moblin, IRL Pro, Belabox, and any SRT-compatible encoder.