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libpeer

libpeer is an open-source video codecs project written in C with 1,541 stars on GitHub.

The authors describe it as: “WebRTC Library for IoT/Embedded Device using C.”

Category
Video codecs
Type
Open source
Platform
C project
Pricing
Free / open source
License
MIT
GitHub stars
1,541
Last updated
2026-08-13

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Frequently asked

What is libpeer?

libpeer is an open-source video codecs project written in C with 1,541 stars on GitHub. The authors describe it as: “WebRTC Library for IoT/Embedded Device using C.”

Is libpeer free?

libpeer is open source — free to use; check its license for redistribution terms.

What are the best libpeer alternatives?

The closest alternatives in the same category include rav1e, libstreaming, videocall-rs, WXInlinePlayer, enable-chromium-hevc-hardware-decoding — each has a live profile with facts and its own alternatives list on this hub.