OpenVidu
Open-source video conferencing platform with WebRTC and AI agent support
About OpenVidu
OpenVidu is an open-source video conferencing and real-time communication platform built on WebRTC. It offers two products: OpenVidu Meet (a ready-to-use self-hosted video calling service) and OpenVidu Platform (SDKs and APIs for building custom real-time video/audio applications). Features include HD video/audio, screen sharing, recording, broadcasting, virtual backgrounds, chat, and AI agent integration. Built for developers and organizations that want full control over their video infrastructure without relying on third-party services.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fully open-source with no vendor lock-in
- Self-hosted for complete data control
- Supports AI agent integration
- Built on proven WebRTC stack
- Active community and documentation
Cons
- Requires DevOps expertise for deployment
- No managed cloud offering — you manage infrastructure
- Steeper learning curve than hosted alternatives
Key Features
Self-Hosted Deployment
Deploy on your own infrastructure for complete control over data, privacy, and compliance requirements
HD Video & Audio
High-definition video and audio conferencing powered by WebRTC for low-latency real-time communication
Screen Sharing & Recording
Built-in screen sharing and session recording capabilities for meetings, webinars, and training sessions
AI Agent Integration
Integrate AI agents into video sessions for automated transcription, analysis, and intelligent meeting assistance
WebRTC-Based Architecture
Built on the proven WebRTC standard for peer-to-peer and server-mediated real-time communication
Broadcasting & Streaming
Stream video sessions to external platforms or broadcast to large audiences with RTMP support
Pricing
- Open-source
- Self-hosted deployment
- All core features
- HD video & audio
- Screen sharing & recording
- Community support
- Scalable architecture
- Observability dashboard
- Priority support
- All Community features
- Performance monitoring
- SLA available
- Custom SLA
- Dedicated support
- Custom feature development
- All Pro features
- Enterprise integrations
- Priority roadmap input
Best For
Self-Hosted Video Meetings
Replace third-party video conferencing with a fully controlled, self-hosted solution for internal meetings and client calls
Telehealth Applications
Build HIPAA-compliant video consultation platforms for healthcare providers with full data sovereignty
Online Education Platforms
Create interactive virtual classrooms with screen sharing, recording, and AI-powered features for remote learning
AI-Enhanced Video Sessions
Integrate AI agents into video calls for real-time transcription, translation, and intelligent meeting summaries
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