LiveKit
Enable real-time voice and video interactions between AI models and users
Overview
LiveKit lets developers build AI applications that seamlessly exchange audio and video with humans. It specializes in ultra-low latency streaming (under 100ms) for natural conversations between LLMs and people. The platform handles complex challenges like call interruptions, telephony integration, and background noise cancellation. Offers both cloud services and self-hosted open source options for flexibility.
Key Features
Realtime Streaming
Sub-100ms latency for natural AI-human conversations
Interruption Handling
Detects speech cues for realistic turn-taking
Telephony Integration
Connect AI sessions to real phone numbers
Developer SDKs
Native client support for all major platforms
Open Source
Self-host without vendor lock-in (Apache 2.0 license)
Use Cases
Build AI voice assistants
Create customer support bots
Develop telehealth interfaces
Design interactive learning systems
Conduct AI-powered sales calls
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Ultra-low latency enables natural conversations
- Enterprise-grade security & compliance certifications
- Global infrastructure handles massive scale
- Open source core with cloud flexibility
Cons
- Requires technical expertise to implement
- Limited pre-built solutions (developer-focused)
Pricing Plans
Free Tier
monthlyFeatures
- 50GB monthly bandwidth
- SDK access
- Cloud dashboard
- Basic analytics
Enterprise
monthly/annualFeatures
- Unlimited scale
- Premium support
- Advanced security
- SLA guarantees
Pricing may have changed
For the most up-to-date pricing information, please visit the official website.
Visit websiteFrequently Asked Questions
Can I self-host LiveKit?
Yes, the core platform is open source and can be self-hosted without changing your code.
What makes LiveKit different from Twilio?
Specializes in AI-human interactions with ultra-low latency and native LLM integration capabilities.
What use cases does LiveKit support?
Voice AI apps, telehealth platforms, customer service bots, and any realtime multimodal experiences.
Integrations
Reviews for LiveKit
Alternatives of LiveKit
Build next-gen voice agents with ultra-low 600ms latency
Transform audio into actionable insights with real-time transcription
Generate human-like AI voices for natural conversations across platforms
