LiveKit
Build, test, deploy, and scale voice and video AI agents with an open source framework, inference gateway, telephony integrations, and full observability.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopcross-platformone-click install
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/livekit/livekit or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $45/mo ($540/yr) in subscriptions
LiveKit FAQ
Common questions
Is LiveKit free and open source?+
LiveKit is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Build, test, deploy, and scale voice and video AI agents with an open source framework, inference gateway, telephony integrations, and full observability.
What paid software does LiveKit replace?+
LiveKit serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Retell, Vapi, Voiceflow, saving up to $45/month ($540/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up LiveKit?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/livekit/livekit or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
What is the catch or trade-off with LiveKit?+
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.