MiroTalk P2P and MiroTalk SFU come from the same project but use fundamentally different architectures: P2P connects participants directly for low-latency…
Open Source · From Free (self-hosted); managed cloud hosting also available
Best for: Organizations wanting a single-binary, LiveKit-based platform with document-aware whiteboarding, AI transcription and translation, and white-label branding.
At a Glance
MiroTalk P2P
MiroTalk SFU
plugNmeet
Primary category
Video Conferencing
Video Conferencing
Video Conferencing
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
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Pricing model
Open Source
Open Source
Open Source
Starting price
Free
Free
Free (self-hosted); managed cloud hosting also available
Free plan
Not documented
Not documented
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Free trial
Not documented
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web
Web
Not documented
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Yes
Yes
Public API
Yes
Yes
Yes
Standout Differences
Same project family, different architectures
MiroTalk P2P and MiroTalk SFU share branding and a similar feature set, including whiteboard, chat, recording, and screen share, but differ in how media is routed, making the choice mainly about expected group size.
MiroTalk P2P, MiroTalk SFU
Peer-to-peer for small, private calls
MiroTalk P2P connects participants directly via WebRTC with no central media server, minimizing latency for small-group conversations.
MiroTalk P2P
SFU architecture for unlimited participants
Both MiroTalk SFU (mediasoup) and plugNmeet (LiveKit) route media through a central server, letting them scale to large webinars and streaming audiences that MiroTalk P2P's direct-connection architecture cannot support.
MiroTalk SFU, plugNmeet
Document-aware whiteboarding
plugNmeet's built-in whiteboard supports PDF, DOCX, and PPTX annotation, going beyond the freeform drawing boards included in both MiroTalk editions.
plugNmeet
AI meeting assistance
MiroTalk SFU offers AI avatars and ChatGPT integration, while plugNmeet provides an AI meeting agent for live translation, transcription, and summaries; MiroTalk P2P has no documented AI features.
MiroTalk SFU, plugNmeet
Feature-by-Feature
Architecture and Scale
Feature
MiroTalk P2P
MiroTalk SFU
plugNmeet
Peer-to-peer media routing
Available
Unavailable
Unavailable
SFU (server-relayed) architecture
Unavailable
Available
Available
Live RTMP or WHIP broadcast streaming
Not documented
Available
Available
Collaboration Features
Feature
MiroTalk P2P
MiroTalk SFU
plugNmeet
Collaborative whiteboard
Available
Available
Available
Meeting recording
Available
Available
Available
Built-in AI features
Not documented
Available
Available
Deployment and Licensing
Feature
MiroTalk P2P
MiroTalk SFU
plugNmeet
Official managed cloud hosting
Not documented
Unavailable
Available
Alternative commercial licensing beyond AGPLv3
Not documented
Available
Not documented
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Peer-to-peer architecture scales poorly beyond small groups compared to SFU-based tools
No official managed hosting or enterprise SLA from the core project
Requires server setup and maintenance knowledge to self-host
Community-driven support rather than dedicated customer service
Large groups should use MiroTalk SFU instead, adding a decision step for new users
MiroTalk SFU
Pros
Scales to unlimited participants far better than peer-to-peer video tools
Free and open source under AGPLv3, with an optional commercial license for alternative terms
Rich feature set including RTMP streaming, AI avatars, and ChatGPT integration
No download or login required for participants to join
Full data ownership and no vendor lock-in when self-hosted
Cons
Self-hosting an SFU server requires more technical setup and server resources than the P2P edition
No official managed cloud SaaS offering from the core open-source project
Community-based support rather than guaranteed enterprise SLAs
Advanced features like AI avatars and ChatGPT integration may require additional configuration or API keys
Running large meetings reliably depends on adequately provisioned server infrastructure
plugNmeet
Pros
Free, open-source and fully self-hostable with no per-seat licensing
Full control over data privacy and hosting infrastructure
Modern feature set including AI transcription, translation and summaries
Efficient single-binary deployment built on a proven WebRTC media stack (LiveKit)
Cons
Self-hosting requires server administration and DevOps expertise
Smaller community and ecosystem compared to Jitsi or BigBlueButton
Managed cloud pricing is not transparently published
Founding date and company details are not publicly disclosed
Use Cases
Choose MiroTalk P2P: Small teams wanting fast, low-latency peer-to-peer calls with no central media server for quick, private small-group conversations.
Choose MiroTalk SFU: Teams needing unlimited-participant group calls, webinars, or streaming with built-in AI avatars and RTMP broadcast.
Choose plugNmeet: Organizations wanting a single-binary, LiveKit-based platform with document-aware whiteboarding, AI transcription and translation, and white-label branding.
MiroTalk P2P
Small team meetings — Teams that want a free, self-hosted Zoom alternative for quick calls with chat and screen sharing.
Client presentations — Consultants and freelancers sharing screens and whiteboards with a small number of clients.
Privacy-focused organizations — Groups that need full control over where call data is processed and stored by self-hosting their own instance.
MiroTalk SFU
Webinars and online classes — Educators and businesses hosting larger group sessions that exceed what peer-to-peer tools can handle.
Company-wide meetings — Organizations needing a scalable, self-hosted alternative to commercial video conferencing platforms.
Live broadcasting — Streamers or organizations using RTMP output to broadcast meetings to external platforms.
plugNmeet
Self-hosted company meetings — Organizations that need full data control deploy plugNmeet on their own infrastructure for internal video meetings.
White-labeled video conferencing for products — Software companies embed and rebrand plugNmeet as the video layer inside their own applications or platforms.
Education and webinar hosting — Institutions use plugNmeet's whiteboard, recording and breakout room features to run online classes and webinars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between MiroTalk P2P and MiroTalk SFU?
MiroTalk P2P connects participants directly for low-latency small-group calls with no central media server, while MiroTalk SFU routes media through a mediasoup-based server to support unlimited participants, webinars, and streaming.
When should I choose plugNmeet over either MiroTalk edition?
plugNmeet is a separate LiveKit-based platform best suited to teams wanting document-aware whiteboarding, an AI meeting agent for translation and transcription, white-label branding, and an official managed cloud option.
Which of the three offers official managed cloud hosting?
Only plugNmeet offers plugNmeet Cloud as a managed hosting option. Both MiroTalk editions are self-hosted only, though MiroTalk SFU offers a commercial license for alternative usage terms.
Should I switch from MiroTalk P2P to MiroTalk SFU as my group sizes grow?
That is the intended path: MiroTalk's own documentation notes that peer-to-peer calls scale poorly beyond small groups and recommends the SFU edition for larger meetings.
Do any of these platforms include AI features?
MiroTalk SFU offers AI avatars and ChatGPT integration, and plugNmeet includes an AI meeting agent for live translation, transcription, and summaries. MiroTalk P2P has no documented AI features.
Are all three free and open source?
Yes, all three are free, open source, and self-hosted, with MiroTalk SFU additionally offering an optional one-time commercial license and plugNmeet offering a separately priced managed cloud tier.