Description:
Scalable, high-performance WebRTC server
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 1.9.8@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 18, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@livekit_io |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Networking
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Tags:
webrtc
video-conferencing
real-time
streaming
sfu
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Install:
brew install livekit
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About:
LiveKit is an open-source, scalable WebRTC SFU (Selective Forwarding Unit) designed for real-time audio, video, and data streaming. It simplifies building features like video conferencing, live streaming, and interactive broadcasts. The platform handles complex infrastructure tasks like ICE, TURN, and signaling, allowing developers to focus on application logic.
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Key Features:
- Scalable SFU architecture
- Cross-platform SDKs (Web, iOS, Android)
- Built-in recording and streaming
- Egress API for media export
- TURN server included
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Use Cases:
- Video conferencing applications
- Interactive live streaming
- Virtual events and webinars
- Audio rooms and social apps
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Alternatives:
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Jitsi
– Jitsi is a full suite including a video bridge, while LiveKit focuses on a modern SFU architecture with developer-first APIs.
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Agora
– Agora is a proprietary PaaS solution, whereas LiveKit is open-source and self-hostable.
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