What is Fishjam?
Understanding the role and purpose of Fishjam
Fishjam is a multimedia streaming toolkit that allows you to build real-time video and audio streaming applications. It uses WebRTC under the hood to ensure sub-second (in most cases less than 300ms) latency. We provide the infrastructure, media server, and client SDKs so you can focus on building your apps.
No WebRTC knowledge is required!
The Problem Fishjam Solves
Building real-time video and audio applications is complex. Developers typically need to:
- Set up and manage WebRTC infrastructure
- Handle complex peer-to-peer networking
- Manage media servers and scaling
- Deal with different devices and codec compatibility
- Implement secure token-based authentication
Fishjam abstracts away this complexity, providing a simple API and managed infrastructure.
What Fishjam Provides
Fishjam consists of several components that work together to provide a seamless multimedia streaming experience:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Developer panel | The place to access your credentials and manage your Fishjam usage. |
| Fishjam Media Servers | Media servers route your multimedia traffic. We host and manage them for you. |
| Fishjam Client SDKs | Toolkit used for multimedia integration on endpoint devices. |
| Fishjam Server SDKs | Toolkit for integrating your backend with Fishjam. We currently support Python and NodeJS. |
| Room Manager | Simple backend for creating test rooms. You can test Fishjam without having to set up your own backend. |
Use Cases
Fishjam is ideal for:
Video Conferencing
Build videoconferencing applications with multiple participants in rooms, screen sharing, and audio/video.
Livestreaming
Stream live content from one streamer to many viewers with low latency. Perfect for live events or streaming platforms.
Audio-only Applications
Create voice-only experiences like audio conferencing, podcasts, or voice chat applications.
Next Steps
To understand how Fishjam works technically, see Fishjam Architecture.
To learn about the different types of rooms available, see Room Types Explained.
Ready to start building? Check out our tutorials: