jitsi-videobridgeJitsi Videobridge is a WebRTC compatible video router or SFU that lets build highly scalable video conferencing infrastructure (i.e., up to hundreds of conferences per server).

jitsi-videobridge

Jitsi Videobridge is a WebRTC-compatible Selective Forwarding Unit (SFU) that acts as a multimedia router for building highly scalable video conferencing infrastructure. It enables hundreds of conferences per server, making it ideal for large-scale deployment scenarios.

Key Features

• Selective Forwarding Unit: Routes video streams intelligently without decoding, reducing server load and latency
• WebRTC Compatible: Fully compatible with WebRTC standards for broad client support and interoperability
• Scalable Architecture: Supports hundreds of conferences per server for enterprise-grade deployments
• Open Source: Apache-2.0 licensed with active community development and transparent codebase
• Flexible Deployment: Available as binary packages for Debian/Ubuntu or customizable builds via Maven

Use Cases

• Large-Scale Video Conferencing: Power enterprise video conferencing platforms serving thousands of concurrent users
• Self-Hosted Infrastructure: Deploy on-premises video communication infrastructure without vendor lock-in
• Jitsi Meet Backend: Core component enabling the open-source Jitsi Meet video conferencing solution
• Custom Communication Solutions: Build branded video conferencing applications with full control over infrastructure

Who Is It For

Jitsi Videobridge is designed for infrastructure teams, system administrators, and organizations that need to deploy scalable, open-source video conferencing solutions on their own servers. It's ideal for enterprises requiring privacy, control, and the ability to handle high-volume concurrent video sessions.