VerlumoAIRealistic AI voices for narration and dubbing.
View detailsLiveKit builds real-time voice and video apps with open-source infrastructure. Its server and selective forwarding unit are Apache 2.0 licensed, so you can self-host for free and pay only for your own servers and bandwidth.
Key Features
- Open-source WebRTC server
- Self-host for free
- Managed cloud with free tier
- AI agents framework
- SIP support for phone calls
- SDKs for web, mobile, and desktop
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Build | $0 | Free; 5,000 WebRTC minutes, 1,000 agent minutes, and 50 GB transfer a month. |
| Ship | $50/month | 150,000 WebRTC minutes included; overage $0.0005 a minute. |
| Scale | $500/month | 1.5 million WebRTC minutes included; overage $0.0004 a minute. |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom pricing for large deployments. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: developers who want open-source real-time infrastructure they can self-host.
Popular with: Developers, Business Owners, Video Creators
Popular with: Developers, Business Owners, Video Creators
How it works
The managed LiveKit Cloud offers a free Build plan with 5,000 WebRTC minutes a month, plus paid Ship and Scale plans for production apps. It also includes an agents framework for building AI voice agents, with SIP support for phone calls.
LiveKit is the default choice for many AI voice applications in 2026. It is best for developers who want control, transparency, and the option to self-host, with a generous free tier for getting started.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Open source, self-host for free
- Generous free cloud tier
- Great for AI voice agents
✗ Cons
- Self-hosting needs DevOps skills
- Overage fees can add up
- HIPAA only on the Scale tier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LiveKit free?
Yes — LiveKit has a free plan. Free Build plan; paid plans from $50/month.
What is LiveKit best for?
developers who want open-source real-time infrastructure they can self-host.
What kind of tool is LiveKit?
LiveKit is a Voice & Audio tool on VerlumoAI.
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