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MiroTalk SFU - Open Source Self-Hosted WebRTC Video Conferencing Platform

Self-hosted, open-source WebRTC video conferencing platform for real-time communication and collaboration.

A modern alternative to Zoom, Google Meet, Jitsi Meet, and Microsoft Teams, powered by scalable SFU architecture with Mediasoup.


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MiroTalk SFU is a self-hosted, open-source video conferencing platform built on mediasoup SFU architecture for scalable real-time communication. A powerful alternative to Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams for video conferencing, collaboration, and streaming. Deploy it on your own server and keep full control over your data, privacy, and infrastructure — with no vendor lock-in and no limits.

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✨ Why MiroTalk SFU?
MiroTalk SFUZoom / Meet / Teams
💰 CostFree & Open Source (AGPLv3). One-time fee licenses availablePaid plans
🏠 Self-hosted✅ Full control over your data❌ Cloud only
🔒 PrivacyYour server, your rulesThird-party data processing
⏱️ Time limitsUnlimited40-60 min on free tiers
🏢 RoomsUnlimited concurrent roomsLimited
🎥 ResolutionUp to 8K @ 60fpsUp to 1080p
🌍 Languages133 languages~30-80
🔌 APIFull REST API includedPaid add-on
📡 RTMP/OBSBuilt-in RTMP streamingThird-party needed
🤖 AI FeaturesChatGPT, DeepSeek + VideoAI integrationPaid AI add-ons
🧩 RebrandFull source code, white-label readyLimited branding options
📦 DeployDocker, Node.js, one-click installN/A (SaaS only)
🚀 Features
  • 🎥 Video up to 8K @ 60fps · Screen sharing · Recording · Picture-in-Picture
  • 💬 Chat with Markdown & emoji · 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

See all features →

⚡ Quick Start

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!


📋 Full Setup Guide (Requirements & Details)

Before running MiroTalk SFU, ensure you have Node.js and all requirements installed. This project has been tested with Node version 22.X.

Requirements install example for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS:

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

nodejs

Install NodeJS 22.X and npm using Node Version Manager


Start the server:

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

Open https://localhost:3010 - done!

Note

To run MiroTalk SFU on a Windows operating system, you can follow the instructions provided in this documentation.

🐳 Docker

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.

📚 Documentation

For detailed guides and references, visit the official documentation:

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

🙏 Credits
🤝 Contributing

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

Have questions? Join our Discord community!

📄 License

AGPLv3

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 obtain a MiroTalk SFU license with terms different from the AGPLv3, you can conveniently make your purchase on CodeCanyon. This allows you to tailor the licensing conditions to better suit your specific requirements.

❤️ Support the project

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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We are grateful to our past sponsors for their support!

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Enhance your video conferencing experience with advanced virtual backgrounds and noise suppression. EffectsSDK offers powerful SDKs and plugins for fast integration.

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This project is tested with BrowserStack.


🌐 Explore the full MiroTalk suite (SFU, P2P, BRO, C2C, WEB, CME, ADM) → MiroTalk Overview


Built with ❤️ by Miroslav and the open-source community

Contributors

Thanks to all the amazing people who have contributed to MiroTalk SFU 💙