Opus
Opus is an IETF standard with Xiph.Org's open implementation spanning low-bitrate speech through high-quality music.
Why use it
Real-time chat, cloud streaming, and compressed assets can share one royalty-free codec.
Where it fits
Find engines, frameworks, code libraries, version control, and production automation.
What to check
The core library does not fully provide jitter buffering, echo cancellation, or containers; design those systems separately.