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Spec sheet

Purpose
VDO.Ninja brings remote guests, smartphones, webcams, screen shares, and audio feeds into OBS Studio or other browser-enabled production software.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.vdo.ninja
Mobile apps
Native iOS and Android apps are available, and the docs describe them as basic apps for one-way audio and video publishing.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.vdo.ninja
Privacy
The privacy policy says VDO.Ninja does not store call video, audio, or text after a session ends.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.vdo.ninja
Support
The docs recommend Reddit or Discord for community support and direct users to GitHub for bug reports, feature requests, and development issues.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.vdo.ninja
Android limitation
The native Android app supports screen sharing and can work in the background, but it can only publish and cannot view or listen to remote guests.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.vdo.ninja
Experimental feature
The site warns that media file streaming is experimental and advises against relying on it heavily for productions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · vdo.ninja
Features
Rooms support group chat and tools to manage multiple guests.Read 3 Oct 2026 · vdo.ninja
OBS integration
A VIEW link can be added to OBS as a Browser Source to capture a remote feed.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.vdo.ninja
Relay limitation
SFU or Meshcast forwarding is not end-to-end encrypted by default, and server-side recording is technically possible.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.vdo.ninja
Room capacity
A group room can handle up to around 30 guests depending on CPU and available bandwidth; the site says more than around seven guests will likely require disabling video sharing between guests.Read 3 Oct 2026 · vdo.ninja
Security consideration
In direct peer-to-peer calls, a participant’s IP address and basic device or network information can be visible to other peers.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.vdo.ninja
Self-hosting
The hosted service is also available as customizable, self-hostable code.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.vdo.ninja
Technology
VDO.Ninja uses peer-to-peer WebRTC connections for live video, audio, and text.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.vdo.ninja

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Free hosted service Free 100% free No downloads · no sign-in Read 3 Oct 2026 · vdo.ninja

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