Self-host Broadcast Box
v2.0.2WebRTC broadcasting server with OBS/FFmpeg support
- Stars
- 2 330
- Port
- 8080 (HTTP main server)
seaduboi/broadcast-box
What is Broadcast Box?
Broadcast Box enables real-time video broadcasting with sub-second latency using WebRTC. It works as a server component for screen-sharing and live streaming workflows. Compatible OBS integration supports WHIP output, while browser-based publishing captures webcam or desktop. Backend written in Go serves React frontend with endpoints for broadcast control, session management, and admin operations.
Should you self-host Broadcast Box?
Broadcast Box scores 29/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #112 of 118 in Media Server. It has 2 330 GitHub stars.
It shipped 4 stable releases in the past year. The latest, v2.0.2, came out on 21 February 2026. New versions land roughly every 3 days.
An official Docker image is available. It is MIT-licensed and written mostly in Go.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is Jellyfin (88/100, 58 744 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See Broadcast Box vs Jellyfin side by side.
Features
- Stream Profiles
- WHIP Broadcasting
Broadcast Box README
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