VDO.Ninja

Web · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

VDO.Ninja is ranked #8 of 40 in video podcast software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, API, iOS, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

VDO.Ninja plans and pricing

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

Compared on video podcast software

Free plan: Yes
Local recording: Yes

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The record

Purpose: VDO.Ninja brings remote guests, smartphones, webcams, screen shares, and audio feeds into OBS Studio or other browser-enabled production software.
Technology: VDO.Ninja uses peer-to-peer WebRTC connections for live video, audio, and text.
Features: Rooms support group chat and tools to manage multiple guests.
OBS integration: A VIEW link can be added to OBS as a Browser Source to capture a remote feed.
Mobile apps: Native iOS and Android apps are available, and the docs describe them as basic apps for one-way audio and video publishing.
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.
Self-hosting: The hosted service is also available as customizable, self-hostable code.
Privacy: The privacy policy says VDO.Ninja does not store call video, audio, or text after a session ends.
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.
Relay limitation: SFU or Meshcast forwarding is not end-to-end encrypted by default, and server-side recording is technically possible.
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.
Support: The docs recommend Reddit or Discord for community support and direct users to GitHub for bug reports, feature requests, and development issues.
Experimental feature: The site warns that media file streaming is experimental and advises against relying on it heavily for productions.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Video Podcast Software in 2026#8 of 40

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docs.vdo.ninja· checked 3 Oct 2026
docs.vdo.ninja/help/privacy-and-security-details/vdo.n· checked 3 Oct 2026
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docs.vdo.ninja/getting-started· checked 3 Oct 2026
docs.vdo.ninja/steves-helper-apps/native-mobile-app-ve· checked 3 Oct 2026
docs.vdo.ninja/platform-specific-issues/android· checked 3 Oct 2026
docs.vdo.ninja/help/privacy-and-security-details/vdo.n· checked 3 Oct 2026