Jitsi Videobridge | Video Conferencing for Developers
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Jitsi Videobridge is a WebRTC-compatible Selective Forwarding Unit (SFU) that enables developers to build highly scalable video conferencing infrastructure.
๐ Overview
Jitsi Videobridge is an open-source server-side component that acts as a multimedia router for WebRTC video streams, allowing for massively scalable multi-party conferences without the overhead of video mixing.
What problem does this project solve?
- It addresses the scalability limitations of traditional MCU systems by using selective forwarding, enabling a single server to handle hundreds or thousands of video streams efficiently with low CPU usage and high quality.
Who is it built for?
- Developers, teams, and organizations building custom video conferencing applications or deploying self-hosted solutions like Jitsi Meet.
Why did you build it?
- To provide a fully open-source, flexible, secure, and performant alternative to proprietary video infrastructure, prioritizing scalability, quality, and ease of integration.
โจ Key Features
- WebRTC-compatible SFU capable of routing hundreds of conferences per server, even on modest hardware
- Selective forwarding of video streams for better quality and efficiency over mixing
- Built-in support for DTLS/SRTP end-to-end encryption
- Control via XMPP or the Colibri protocol (JSON over WebSocket/HTTP/REST)
- Seamless integration with Jicofo (conference focus) and Jibri (recording/streaming)
- Optional: Octo protocol for bridging multiple Videobridges across regions
๐ Tech Stack
- Backend: Kotlin (83%), Java (15%)
- Protocols: WebRTC, XMPP, Colibri (WebSocket/HTTP)
- Build & Deploy: Maven, Debian/Ubuntu packages, Docker (via official Jitsi images)
- No database or auth layer (uses external XMPP for signaling)
- Hosting: Self-hosted on any Linux server
๐ฅ Who Is This For?
This project is useful for:
- Developers who want to integrate scalable WebRTC video routing into their apps
- Teams looking for open-source components for self-hosted video conferencing
- Indie makers building video platforms or customizing Jitsi Meet
๐ธ Screenshots / Demo
- Live demo: https://meet.jit.si (powered by Jitsi Videobridge)
- GitHub: https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-videobridge
๐ฅ Project Status
- ๐ข Actively building
Last updated: 2026-03-24
โ FAQ
Is this project free?
Yes โ Fully open source (Apache License 2.0).
Is the source code available?
Yes โ https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-videobridge
Can I contribute?
Post questions on the Jitsi Community Forum (https://community.jitsi.org/). For bugs/features, open GitHub issues or submit PRs. See CONTRIBUTING.md for details.
๐ฌ Contact & Links
- Website: https://jitsi.org/jitsi-videobridge
- GitHub: https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-videobridge
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/jitsinews
- Email: community@jitsi.org
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