LiveKit

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Overview:

LiveKit is an open-source, scalable WebRTC server designed for building real-time audio and video applications. It offers client SDKs for multiple platforms, including JavaScript, Swift, Android, Flutter, React Native, Rust, Node.js, Python, and Unity, facilitating cross-platform development. (GitHub)

Key Features:

• Scalability: Supports large-scale deployments with thousands of concurrent participants.
• Low Latency: Utilizes WebRTC technology to ensure minimal latency for interactive communication.
• Flexibility: Provides client SDKs for multiple platforms, enabling diverse application development.
• Extensibility: Offers an architecture that allows easy integration with other services and customization to meet specific application requirements.

Potential Use Cases:

• Video Conferencing: Develop your own platforms for virtual meetings, webinars, and online classes.
• Live Streaming: Create your own solutions for broadcasting live events, gaming streams, and interactive shows.
• Real-Time Collaboration: Build tools for collaborative work, including shared whiteboards and co-editing documents.

Docs for self-hosting can be found here.