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VDO.Ninja
What it is
VDO.Ninja brings remote guests, smartphones, webcams, screen shares and audio feeds into OBS Studio or other browser-enabled production software. It uses peer-to-peer WebRTC for live video, audio and text. Rooms provide group chat and tools for managing multiple guests, and a VIEW link can be added to OBS as a Browser Source to capture a remote feed. Native iOS and Android apps publish one-way audio and video. The Android app can share a screen and run in the background, but it cannot view or listen to remote guests. The hosted service is free, with no downloads or sign-in, and customizable code is available for self-hosting. VDO.Ninja says call video, audio and text are not stored after a session ends. Direct peer-to-peer calls may reveal a participant's IP address and basic device or network information to peers. Forwarding through SFU or Meshcast is not end-to-end encrypted by default, and server-side recording is technically possible. Group rooms can handle around 30 guests depending on CPU and bandwidth; above around seven, video sharing between guests will likely need to be disabled.
For and against
For
- Free hosted service requires no downloads or sign-in.
- VIEW links can be captured as OBS Browser Sources.
- Native iOS and Android apps publish audio and video.
- Code can be customized and self-hosted.
- Local recording and separate audio tracks are listed.
Against
- Android app cannot view or listen to remote guests.
- Direct calls can expose IP and device or network information.
- SFU or Meshcast forwarding is not end-to-end encrypted by default.
- Media file streaming is experimental.
The verdict
VDO.Ninja offers a free way to bring remote feeds into browser-based production software. Note the Android app's publish-only limit and the privacy and encryption considerations around peer connections and forwarding.
Who it suits
It suits people bringing remote participants or media feeds into OBS or other browser-enabled production software, including those who want a self-hosted option.
Plans and prices
Free hosted service
No downloads · no sign-in
Read 3 Oct 2026 · vdo.ninja
On the record
- 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.docs.vdo.ninja · read 3 Oct 2026
- Experimental feature
- The site warns that media file streaming is experimental and advises against relying on it heavily for productions.vdo.ninja · read 3 Oct 2026
- Features
- Rooms support group chat and tools to manage multiple guests.vdo.ninja · read 3 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- Native iOS and Android apps are available, and the docs describe them as basic apps for one-way audio and video publishing.docs.vdo.ninja · read 3 Oct 2026
- OBS integration
- A VIEW link can be added to OBS as a Browser Source to capture a remote feed.docs.vdo.ninja · read 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says VDO.Ninja does not store call video, audio, or text after a session ends.docs.vdo.ninja · read 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- VDO.Ninja brings remote guests, smartphones, webcams, screen shares, and audio feeds into OBS Studio or other browser-enabled production software.docs.vdo.ninja · read 3 Oct 2026
- Relay limitation
- SFU or Meshcast forwarding is not end-to-end encrypted by default, and server-side recording is technically possible.docs.vdo.ninja · read 3 Oct 2026
- 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.vdo.ninja · read 3 Oct 2026
- 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.docs.vdo.ninja · read 3 Oct 2026
- Self-hosting
- The hosted service is also available as customizable, self-hostable code.docs.vdo.ninja · read 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The docs recommend Reddit or Discord for community support and direct users to GitHub for bug reports, feature requests, and development issues.docs.vdo.ninja · read 3 Oct 2026
- Technology
- VDO.Ninja uses peer-to-peer WebRTC connections for live video, audio, and text.docs.vdo.ninja · read 3 Oct 2026
