Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and FreeBSD, it can run as a standalone application or be integrated into other projects, including smart-home platforms. Users can install it as a binary, Docker container, or Home Assistant add-on, then configure streams through a YAML file or web interface.

The application supports streaming input, output, and ingest in numerous formats and protocols, including RTSP, WebRTC, HLS, RTMP, MJPEG, and ONVIF. It works with cameras and devices from ecosystems such as HomeKit, Google Nest, Ring, TP-Link Tapo and Kasa, Wyze, Xiaomi, and DoorBird. Features include low-latency streaming, two-way audio for supported devices, connection statistics, codec negotiation, and track mixing. go2rtc can publish streams to services such as YouTube and Telegram, and use FFmpeg for on-the-fly transcoding when needed. Developers can also integrate its HTTP API into their applications.