How to Scale Video WebRTC from 2 to 2000 users?
WebRTC is open-source technology that allows browsers and native applications to stream audio, video, and data in real-time directly between peers, without needing extra plugins or software. WebRTC works fine for peer-to-peer two or three user setups but you cannot scale it to 1000 users directly.
In this video, we’ll cover:
What exactly the WebRTC protocol is and a quick overview
Why pure peer-to-peer WebRTC works well for small groups (2-3 users) but struggles when you try to scale to hundreds or thousands of participants.
How to scale WebRTC with cloud-based intermediate servers, mesh vs SFU vs MCU architectures, cross-geo setup strategies.
Practical examples: how platforms like LiveKit and Pipecat use cloud infrastructure for voice agents and live streaming.
Whether you’re building a real-time video conferencing app, a multi-user voice agent system, or a large-scale broadcast solution, this video helps you understand the architecture and trade-offs to make WebRTC work at large scale.
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References:
https://www.daily.co/blog/you-dont-ne...
https://docs.livekit.io/reference/int...
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