VDO.Ninja
VDO.Ninja is a free service for bringing remote guests and media into OBS Studio or other browser-based production software.
What VDO.Ninja is
VDO.Ninja is a free service for bringing remote guests and media into OBS Studio or other browser-based production software. It connects smartphones, webcams, screen shares and audio feeds through peer-to-peer WebRTC for live video, audio and text. Rooms include group chat and controls for handling multiple guests. In OBS, a VIEW link can be inserted as a Browser Source to capture a remote feed. Native iOS and Android apps publish one-way audio and video; the Android app also supports screen sharing and background operation, but cannot view or listen to remote guests. The hosted service requires no download or sign-in, and customizable code is available for self-hosting. VDO.Ninja says call video, audio and text are not stored after sessions. Direct peer connections can expose IP and basic device or network details. Group rooms handle around 30 guests depending on hardware and bandwidth, while larger groups may need video sharing disabled.
Good
- Free hosted service with no downloads or sign-in
- WebRTC handles live video, audio and text
- VIEW links integrate remote feeds with OBS
- Native iOS and Android publishing apps
- Local recording, 4K quality and separate audio tracks
Watch out
- Android app cannot view or hear remote guests
- Peer calls can expose IP and device information
- Forwarding is not end-to-end encrypted by default
- Media file streaming is experimental
Who it suits
It suits creators and production teams bringing remote participants into browser-based workflows or OBS. Self-hosting and mobile publishing also suit teams with those deployment needs.
Verdict
VDO.Ninja focuses on remote guest contribution for browser production and OBS. Its free access, mobile apps and self-hosting options are useful, but room scale and privacy details require planning.
Plans and prices
From VDO.Ninja's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free hosted service | Free | No downloads · no sign-in · 100% free |
The facts
Each one read from VDO.Ninja's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- 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.checked 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.checked 3 Oct 2026
What it does
- Experimental feature
- The site warns that media file streaming is experimental and advises against relying on it heavily for productions.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Features
- Rooms support group chat and tools to manage multiple guests.checked 3 Oct 2026
- OBS integration
- A VIEW link can be added to OBS as a Browser Source to capture a remote feed.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says VDO.Ninja does not store call video, audio, or text after a session ends.checked 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.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Relay limitation
- SFU or Meshcast forwarding is not end-to-end encrypted by default, and server-side recording is technically possible.checked 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.checked 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.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Self-hosting
- The hosted service is also available as customizable, self-hostable code.checked 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.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Technology
- VDO.Ninja uses peer-to-peer WebRTC connections for live video, audio, and text.checked 3 Oct 2026
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