VDO.Ninja

What VDO.Ninja is

VDO.Ninja brings remote guests and media feeds into OBS Studio or other browser-enabled production software. It connects smartphones, webcams, screen shares, and audio through peer-to-peer WebRTC for live video, audio, and text. Rooms include group chat and tools for managing multiple guests. To capture a remote feed in OBS, add its VIEW link as a Browser Source. The hosted service is free, requires no download or sign-in, and is also available as customizable, self-hostable code. Native iOS and Android apps publish one-way audio and video. The Android app can share a screen and work in the background, but it cannot view or listen to remote guests. 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 other peers. SFU or Meshcast forwarding is not end-to-end encrypted by default, and server-side recording is technically possible. Group capacity depends on CPU and bandwidth; larger rooms may need video sharing disabled between guests.

Who it suits

VDO.Ninja suits people bringing remote guests, screens, and audio into browser-based production software such as OBS. Its self-hostable code may suit users who want to customize and host the service themselves.

Limits

The free hosted service has no downloads and no sign-in. Group room capacity is around 30 guests depending on CPU and bandwidth; with more than around seven guests, video sharing between guests will likely need to be disabled. Media file streaming is experimental.

Getting started

1. Open the VDO.Ninja website or use its iOS or Android app.
2. Create or join a room for remote participants.
3. Share the room or feed link with participants.
4. Add a VIEW link to OBS as a Browser Source to capture a feed.
5. For self-hosting, use the customizable self-hostable code.

Verdict

VDO.Ninja offers a free route for bringing remote feeds into production software, with self-hosting and native mobile apps also available. Consider the mobile publishing limits, peer visibility, and forwarding encryption caveats when choosing how to use it.