WebRTC has been enabling video and audio communication directly in your browser without any plugins for 10 years now. Even services like Google Meet and Discord use WebRTC to provide crystal-clear voice and video calls in real-time. This powerful technology has revolutionized how we connect online, but
If you’re ready to build a WebRTC based live video application, the most important architectural decision you need to make is what media server to use. But which media server should you choose? There are so many options, and they range from tightly controlled commercial APIs to open source projects. Arin covers the five main decision points on which you should base your decision.
There are many great open source WebRTC media servers out there. But Janus’ great performance, small footprint, and active open source repository and community make it a popular choice for developers looking to use the latest supported WebRTC functionalities. Alberto Gonzalez takes Janus out for a spin to build a test video conference app.
A media server makes WebRTC broadcasting easier by eliminating the need for the presenter to maintain multiple peer connections. Let’s take a look!
