PulseBeam

PulseBeam is a lightweight WebRTC SFU (Selective Forwarding Unit) media server that enables real-time audio and video communication for mobile, IoT, and web applications. It solves the complexity of building real-time features by providing a simple, general-purpose server that connects clients without heavy architectures. The product targets developers and engineering teams at startups and mid-market companies who need to integrate real-time media into their products. It is positioned as a developer-friendly, open-source solution with a Rust-powered core, HTTP signaling, and battery-efficient codecs, offering a simpler alternative to more complex media servers.

Key features

• Rust-powered core for low latency
• HTTP signaling (WHIP/WHEP compatible)
• Enforced H.264 and Opus codecs
• Separate control and data planes
• Optional client SDKs
• Open source (AGPL-3.0 server, Apache-2.0 clients)
• Docker deployment with no dependencies