Simple Live Broadcasting from Your Website

Broadcast live video directly from any browser — no software download, no app, no configuration. Viewers watch with real-time chat on the same page.

Powered by the Webcam App — a React-based WebRTC application embedded in your WordPress site and running on VideoWhisper Server.

Webcam App WebRTC broadcasting interface

What It Does

  • One-click browser broadcast — go live from any desktop or mobile browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • WebRTC delivery — viewers watch with sub-second latency, no buffering
  • HLS fallback — automatic HLS playback for older devices and iOS
  • Real-time text chat — live alongside the stream for all viewers
  • Channel listings — public page showing live/offline status and thumbnails
  • Recording & archiving — broadcasts saved as VOD for later viewing
  • Multiple channels — each user or topic gets its own channel
  • Device selection — broadcaster picks camera and microphone from browser

Channel listings with live/offline status

Popular Use Cases

Personal & Hobby Streaming

Gamers, musicians, and hobbyists who want their own platform instead of Twitch or YouTube. No algorithm, no bans, no revenue sharing — your audience, your rules.

Community Sites & Clubs

Member-only streaming for sports clubs, fan communities, or private groups. WordPress membership plugins control who can watch.

Religious Organizations

Church services, prayer groups, and community events streamed weekly. Schedule regularly and archive for members who missed the live broadcast.

Local News & Events

Municipal events, town halls, local sports, concerts — without the restrictions of commercial platforms.

Educational Channels

One-to-many lectures, demos, and presentations for registered students. Restrict viewing to enrolled users with any WordPress membership plugin.

Technical Highlights

  • Interface: Webcam App (React-based, VideoWhisper Server required)
  • Broadcast: WebRTC directly from browser
  • Playback: WebRTC (low latency) + HLS fallback (all devices including iOS)
  • Server: VideoWhisper Server (included in all site2stream.com plans)
  • Chat: Real-time AJAX chat displayed alongside the stream
  • Views: BroadcastChat, PlayChat, Broadcast, Play, Chat — configurable per channel
  • WordPress shortcode: [videowhisper_webcam_app]

Get Started

Managed hosting at Site2Stream.com — WordPress, plugin, VideoWhisper Server, setup, and support all included.

Growth

For business

$150per month

90+ Concurrent Viewers
100 GB Storage
VideoWhisper Server included
Full plugin included
Professional setup

Growth

For business

$250per month

230+ Concurrent Viewers
1 TB Storage
VideoWhisper Server included
Full plugin included
Professional setup

Growth

For business

$400per month

460+ Concurrent Viewers
2 TB Storage
VideoWhisper Server included
Full plugin included
Professional setup