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Mesh or media server?
See how upload grows with peer-to-peer calls and why larger rooms use a media server. Includes a participant-minute total.
UPLOAD PER PERSON
0peer to peer (mesh): sends a copy to everyone0media server (SFU): sends one copyWhat it shows
Mesh upload
Each person uploads a copy of their video to everyone else.
Media server upload
One copy goes up; the server fans it out.
Participant-minutes
The unit hosted media servers meter by.
Questions
Why does mesh stop scaling?
Upload per person grows with every added participant.
Which does Dock use?
Both: peer to peer for small calls, LiveKit for larger ones.