LiveKit

What is LiveKit?

LiveKit is a platform for real-time communication built on WebRTC. Through its KITT platform, it enables interactive, AI-powered conversations with ChatGPT, combining live voice and video with a user-friendly interface and dependable connectivity.

Who created LiveKit?

KITT by LiveKit began as an open-source project by a team of developers, led by its founder, with the goal of building real-time voice and video applications using WebRTC. It grew into a global network for real-time data, now supporting over 20,000 developers and teams and handling billions of minutes of audio and video every month. The team is distributed across the globe.

What is LiveKit used for?

• Conversational AI: Build AI chatbots that converse naturally, including real-time voice interaction with ChatGPT via WebRTC.
• Application Development: Build and scale voice and video applications with APIs and tools for real-time computing, letting developers focus on their product and user experience.
• Global Delivery: A global edge network delivers voice and video worldwide in under 250ms and handles concurrent participants effectively.
• Security & Access: Fully encrypt streams, use Single Sign-On (SSO) with Google, GitHub, or GitLab, manage role-based access for collaborators, and access third-party audit security reports.
• Deployment & Control: Pin regions to control where media streams are processed, deploy LiveKit Cloud infrastructure on-premise in your own VPC, and get HIPAA compliance with a Signed BAA.
• Robotics: Used for real-time communication in robotics.
• Livestreaming: Supports livestreaming and other real-time data ingestion and delivery at scale.

Who is LiveKit for?

LiveKit suits developers, teams of all sizes, public companies, and solo hackers — essentially anyone building real-time applications, from large corporations to individual creators.

How to use LiveKit?

1. Sign Up and Log In: Create an account on the KITT by LiveKit website.
2. Pick a Plan: Choose a plan that fits your needs — options cover hobby projects, production apps, popular apps, and enterprise-level requirements.
3. Start Building: Begin building your real-time project using LiveKit’s APIs and tools.