MiroTalk SFU
A capable WebRTC room in one Docker stack, with lobby, whiteboard and recording.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Use the public browser demo, or deploy the Ubuntu/Docker Compose stack with a domain, TLS, and exposed WebRTC ports
- Operational Setup
- Self-hosting requires a public Ubuntu server, DNS/TLS, Docker or Node.js, a wide TCP/UDP media-port range, and usually TURN; free AGPL use also does not include unrestricted rebranding.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Live media is forwarded through the selected SFU and is not stored by default; optional recordings are WebM files in the configured recording directory or an S3-compatible bucket.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- MiroTalk SFU includes rooms, lobby, whiteboard, and recording, but it lacks GoTo Meeting's service-level assurances, native-client maturity, telephony, and managed network operations.
Replaces 4 paid apps
up to $54.48/mo ($654/yr) in subscriptions
MiroTalk SFU FAQ
Common questions
Is MiroTalk SFU free and open source?+
MiroTalk SFU is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0 that runs on local or hosted. A capable WebRTC room in one Docker stack, with lobby, whiteboard and recording.
What paid software does MiroTalk SFU replace?+
MiroTalk SFU serves as a free replacement for 4 paid SaaS applications: GoTo Meeting, Webex Meet, Whereby, Zoom Workplace Pro, saving up to $54.48/month ($654/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up MiroTalk SFU?+
Installation: Use the public browser demo, or deploy the Ubuntu/Docker Compose stack with a domain, TLS, and exposed WebRTC ports. Setup notes: Self-hosting requires a public Ubuntu server, DNS/TLS, Docker or Node.js, a wide TCP/UDP media-port range, and usually TURN; free AGPL use also does not include unrestricted rebranding.
What is the catch or trade-off with MiroTalk SFU?+
MiroTalk SFU includes rooms, lobby, whiteboard, and recording, but it lacks GoTo Meeting's service-level assurances, native-client maturity, telephony, and managed network operations.