| | MiroTalk SFU | Zoom / Meet / Teams | | ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------- | | 💰 Cost | Free & Open Source (AGPLv3). One-time fee licenses available | Paid plans | | 🏠 Self-hosted | ✅ Full control over your data | ❌ Cloud only | | 🔒 Privacy | Your server, your rules | Third-party data processing | | ⏱️ Time limits | Unlimited | 40-60 min on free tiers | | 🏢 Rooms | Unlimited concurrent rooms | Limited | | 🎥 Resolution | Up to 8K @ 60fps | Up to 1080p | | 🌍 Languages | 133 languages | ~30-80 | | 🔌 API | Full REST API included | Paid add-on | | 📡 RTMP/OBS | Built-in RTMP streaming + WHIP ingest & in-room WHIP publish (RFC 9725) | Third-party needed | | 🤖 AI Features | ChatGPT, DeepSeek + VideoAI integration | Paid AI add-ons | | 🧩 Rebrand | Full source code, white-label ready | Limited branding options | | 📦 Deploy | Docker, Node.js, one-click install | N/A (SaaS only) |

• 🎥 Video up to 8K @ 60fps · Screen sharing · Recording · Picture-in-Picture
• 🎭 Video effects processed in the browser: face accessories (glasses, hats, beards, dog ears...), animated avatars that blink and talk, beauty & colour filters, background blur/replacement
• 💬 Chat with Markdown, emoji & optional GIF search (KLIPY) & optional chat translation · Collaborative whiteboard and Rich text editor · File sharing
• 🤖 ChatGPT (OpenAI) & DeepSeek integration · VideoAI avatars · Speech recognition
• 🔒 OIDC auth · Host protection · JWT credentials · Room passwords · Lobby & spam mitigation
• 🔌 REST API · Slack, Discord & Mattermost · Embeddable iframe & widget · 133 languages

Start in 6 commands:

git clone https://github.com/miroslavpejic85/mirotalksfu.git
cd mirotalksfu
cp app/src/config.template.js app/src/config.js
cp .env.template .env
npm install
npm start

Open https://localhost:3010 - done!

apt-get update
apt-get install -y build-essential
DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y tzdata
apt install -y software-properties-common
add-apt-repository -y ppa:deadsnakes/ppa
apt update
apt install -y python3.8 python3-pip
apt install -y ffmpeg

git clone https://github.com/miroslavpejic85/mirotalksfu.git
cd mirotalksfu
cp app/src/config.template.js app/src/config.js
cp .env.template .env
npm install
npm start                          # or: SERVER_LISTEN_PORT=3011 npm start

!docker

Prerequisites: Install Docker Engine and Docker Compose - Image available on Docker Hub

git clone https://github.com/miroslavpejic85/mirotalksfu.git
cd mirotalksfu
cp app/src/config.template.js app/src/config.js
cp .env.template .env
cp docker-compose.template.yml docker-compose.yml
docker-compose pull    # optional: pull official image
docker-compose up      # add -d to run in background

Open https://localhost:3010 - done!

Note: Edit app/src/config.js, .env, and docker-compose.yml to customize your setup.

For detailed guides and references, visit the official documentation:

• Our Story
• About
• Self-Hosting Guide
• Automation-scripts
• Configurations
• Rebranding
• Host Protection Mode
• Integration
• Direct Room Join
• RTMP Setup
• SIP phone
• REST API Documentation
• Scalability
• Ngrok
• Updates
• WebHook

| Provider | Description | Link | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | One-click install from the Cloudron App Store. Automates deployment, updates, backups, and user management. | Get Started | | | High-performance cloud servers and dedicated root servers with top-tier reliability. Powers our live demo. | Explore Hetzner | | | Enterprise-grade performance at unbeatable prices. Scalable and reliable. | Explore Netcup | | | Fast, reliable hosting with 24/7 support and great performance. | Check out Hostinger | | | Top-tier German hosting, dedicated servers, VPS, and web hosting at unbeatable prices. | Explore Contabo |

To set up your own instance of MiroTalk SFU on a dedicated cloud server, please refer to our comprehensive self-hosting documentation.

• Davide Pacilio (html template)
• Dirk Vanbeveren (sfu logic)
• Mediasoup (sfu server)
• MediaPipe (face tracking, segmentation) · Three.js (3D accessories)
• DiceBear (random avatars)
• Image by ddraw on Freepik (avatar illustrations)

Contributions are welcome and greatly appreciated! Whether it's bug fixes, features, or documentation - every contribution helps.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch
3. Run npm run lint before committing
4. Submit a pull request

MiroTalk SFU is free and open-source under the terms of AGPLv3 (GNU Affero General Public License v3.0). Please respect the license conditions, In particular modifications need to be free as well and made available to the public. Get a quick overview of the license at Choose an open source license.

To use MiroTalk SFU in a closed-source, rebranded, or commercial product, get a one-time fee license from the MiroTalk SFU page:

• Regular License: private source code and rebranding for one end product where end users are not charged.
• Extended License: private source code and rebranding for one end product where end users can be charged for access.

Do you find MiroTalk SFU indispensable for your needs? Join us in supporting this transformative project by becoming a backer or sponsor. By doing so, not only will your logo prominently feature here, but you'll also drive the growth and sustainability of MiroTalk SFU. Your support is vital in ensuring that this valuable platform continues to thrive and remain accessible for all. Make an impact - back MiroTalk SFU today and be part of this exciting journey!

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