icey

The premium Open Source alternative to WebRTC (Google Implementation)

🎯 Best for:Developers building low-latency streaming apps or embedded media devices.

What is icey?

A high-performance alternative to the standard WebRTC stack for media streaming. It utilizes C++20 to provide a low-latency toolkit for audio and video transport in resource-constrained environments.

Tech Stack
C++Backend & Auth

Why icey?

  • Extremely low memory footprint
  • Modern C++20 architecture
  • No external heavy dependencies

Limitations

  • Requires deep C++ knowledge
  • Limited browser compatibility
  • Manual signaling implementation
3/30/2026
Last Update
350
Forks
4
Issues
LGPL-2.1
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on WebRTC (Google Implementation))
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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