VDO.Ninja

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Country: Canada (CA)
Founded: 2020
Developer: Steve Seguin (Canada)
Pricing: Free
Open source: Yes
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

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Live Streaming Screen Recording

Overview

VDO.Ninja is a peer-to-peer WebRTC-based tool for streaming live video from smartphones, remote computers, or friends directly into OBS or other studio software. It supports no-download web access with features like group chat rooms, local recording, and screen sharing, using encrypted streaming for low-latency connections over LAN or internet. Native mobile apps provide supplementary capture functions such as background operation and USB support, targeted at video producers needing remote inputs without data collection or sign-ins.³⁴⁵

Key Features

Peer-to-Peer WebRTC Streaming - Enables ultra-low latency video forwarding from remote devices to OBS or browsers without servers.
Group Chat Rooms - Supports multi-guest rooms for managing multiple video feeds in web version.
Screen Sharing - Allows sharing device screens with system audio on mobile apps.
Local Recording - Records video clips locally on Android while publishing streams.
Background Operation - Runs in background or with screen off on iOS and Android for continuous streaming.
USB Audio/Video Support - Handles external USB microphones and UVC cameras on Android.
No Sign-In Required - Operates without accounts or personal data collection.
Dual-Camera Mode - Mixes front and rear cameras on iOS devices.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free Plan	Free	Unlimited use of web app, native mobile apps, all core streaming features, no limits.

Platforms & Requirements

Primary platform is web-based, accessible via any modern browser like Safari or Chrome with no downloads required. Native iOS and Android apps offer background streaming, screen sharing, and mobile-specific features like USB support but lack full two-way chat and group tools found in web version. Limitations include lower video quality and platform restrictions on older iOS screen sharing.²⁴⁵⁶

Integrations & Ecosystem

OBS Studio (browser source)
Streamlabs OBS
vMix
Wirecast
Local recording export
USB microphones/cameras
Picture-in-Picture mode

Alternatives

App	Difference
OBS.Ninja	Predecessor focused on simpler OBS integration; VDO.Ninja adds advanced mobile and group features.
IP Webcam	Android-only server app; lacks WebRTC peer-to-peer and cross-platform group support.
NDI Tools	LAN-focused hardware streaming; requires apps/downloads unlike VDO.Ninja's web-first approach.
Prism Live Studio	Mobile-focused with multi-platform streaming; includes sign-ins and less OBS-direct integration.

Reputation

VDO.Ninja is regarded as a reliable free tool for low-latency remote video capture into production software, praised for privacy, no sign-ins, and WebRTC efficiency. Users note strengths in mobile background streaming and OBS compatibility but criticize native apps for lag, lower quality, and missing web features like two-way chat. It remains actively maintained with ongoing mobile enhancements.¹²⁶

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