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What Open Live is

Open Live is an open-source, browser-based platform for producing live broadcasts with multiple cameras. It combines a vision mixer, audio mixer, multiviewer, and GPU-accelerated rendering pipeline for productions coordinated through a modern browser. The vision mixer supports cuts, automatic transitions, DSK layers, picture-in-picture, graphics overlays, and fade-to-black. Audio controls include channel faders, mute, AFL/PFL monitoring, aux sends, group buses, EBU R128 loudness metering, and configurable audio-follows-video ramp times. A production can use up to 16 simultaneous EFP, SRT, or WebRTC camera sources. Open Live supports WebRTC, SRT, EFP, and WHEP, while its WebRTC multiviewer targets sub-500ms glass-to-glass monitoring latency. Teams can use Stream Deck through a Bitfocus Companion module and run the platform alongside Open Intercom. Deployment can be managed through Open Source Cloud or self-hosted on Kubernetes in cloud or on-premises environments. The service has a free plan, paid plans from €15/mo, and custom branding.

Who it suits

It suits distributed REMI crews and teams producing multi-camera broadcasts from home, headquarters, or venues. It also fits organizations wanting managed or Kubernetes self-hosted deployment.

What it does well

  • Supports up to 16 simultaneous camera sources
  • Includes vision and audio mixing controls
  • Offers managed cloud or Kubernetes self-hosting
  • WebRTC monitoring targets sub-500ms latency
  • Free plan and free trial available

What to know first

  • Modern Chromium browser is recommended
  • Paid managed usage consumes tokens
  • Hosted GPU plan requires contacting sales
  • WebRTC connections require TURN

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
Personal15 EUR / month excl. VAT · 300 tokens on upgrade (one-time) · Database backups · My Agent Tasks€15 a month
Professional69 EUR / month excl. VAT · 300 tokens on upgrade (one-time) · Custom domains · IMAP/SMTP mail · Database backups · My Agent Tasks€69 a month
Hosted GPUFrom; contact sales · Dedicated GPU-backed Strom instance · Hosted and managed by Eyevinn · Guaranteed capacity€750 a month
Hosted GPU add-onFrom 750 EUR / month · Dedicated GPU-backed Strom instance · Guaranteed capacity · Contact [email protected]€750 a month

As openlive.apps.osaas.io lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

Open Live brings multi-camera switching, audio, monitoring, and rendering into a browser workflow. Its free option, self-hosting, and managed plans provide different deployment paths, while the 16-source limit and browser requirements define important boundaries.

Facts from Open Live's own pages

Audio
The audio mixer provides channel faders, mute, AFL/PFL monitoring, aux sends, group buses, EBU R128 loudness metering, and configurable audio-follows-video ramp times. · openlive.apps.osaas.io, 11 Oct 2026
Compatibility
The user guide recommends a modern Chromium-based browser such as Chrome or Edge because WebRTC playback and Stream Deck WebHID depend on it. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
Free plan
Yes · openlive.apps.osaas.io, 20 Sept 2026
Getting started
The product page says an Open Source Cloud environment, studio, and database can be ready in under two minutes, and that getting started requires no credit card. · openlive.apps.osaas.io, 11 Oct 2026
Headquarters
Stockholm, Sweden · openlive.apps.osaas.io, 28 Sept 2026
Integrations
The product supports Elgato Stream Deck through a Bitfocus Companion module, and can run alongside the separate Open Intercom system. · openlive.apps.osaas.io, 11 Oct 2026
Maker
Open Live is a product of Eyevinn Technology AB, listed at Vasagatan 52, 111 20 Stockholm, Sweden. · openlive.apps.osaas.io, 11 Oct 2026
Managed pricing model
Managed usage consumes tokens while instances run, within the selected plan allotment, and the page says plans can be cancelled anytime. · openlive.apps.osaas.io, 11 Oct 2026
Open source and deployment
Open Live is described as free and open source, with managed deployment on Open Source Cloud or self-hosting on Kubernetes in cloud or on-premises environments. · openlive.apps.osaas.io, 11 Oct 2026
Production tools
It includes a vision mixer, audio mixer, multiviewer, and GPU-accelerated rendering pipeline. · openlive.apps.osaas.io, 11 Oct 2026
Protocols and latency
Open Live supports WebRTC, SRT, EFP, and WHEP, and its WebRTC multiviewer targets sub-500ms glass-to-glass monitoring latency. · openlive.apps.osaas.io, 11 Oct 2026
Purpose
Open Live is a browser-based, open-source live broadcast production platform for multi-camera productions. · openlive.apps.osaas.io, 11 Oct 2026
Remote production
The product is designed for distributed REMI crews who connect from home, headquarters, or a venue using a modern browser. · openlive.apps.osaas.io, 11 Oct 2026
Security
The product page says SRT passphrases and key lengths are enforced, WebRTC TURN is required for connections, and secrets are kept in environment variables rather than config files. · openlive.apps.osaas.io, 11 Oct 2026
Sources and limit
A production can use up to 16 simultaneous EFP, SRT, or WebRTC camera sources. · openlive.apps.osaas.io, 11 Oct 2026
Vision mixer
The browser-based controller supports cuts, automatic transitions, DSK layers, picture-in-picture, graphics overlays, and fade-to-black. · openlive.apps.osaas.io, 11 Oct 2026

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