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100ms vs LiveKit

A head-to-head comparison of 100ms and LiveKit, And what features and value does Video SDK offer?
100ms

100ms

is a platform that provides infrastructure and client-side SDKs for developers to build real-time, interactive audio-video experiences in their apps. It combines the capabilities of video conferencing (built over WebRTC), live streaming (built over HLS), and real-time databases.
LiveKit

Livekit

is a collection of SDKs that enables the integration of live video and audio into your native applications. It offers various notable features, including live streaming, in-game communication, video calls, and more. Livekit utilizes a modern, end-to-end WebRTC stack to deliver seamless and high-quality real-time communication experiences.
How Video SDK make a difference
If you're looking for a dependable live video conference SDK, you might have come across Livekit and 100ms. Both platforms offer SDKs for integrating live video calling and related features into your application.
While Livekit and 100ms provide reasonably reliable audio and video conferencing performance, achieving this often requires writing lengthy blocks of code. Additionally, you may not find all the necessary features conveniently available in a single SDK.
Now, introducing Video SDK, a user-friendly and efficient SDK that empowers you with a wide range of features, including chat, polls, breakout rooms, streaming capability, and RTMP out – all conveniently available within a single SDK.
In this comparison, we will explore the strengths and weaknesses of LiveKit and 100ms, helping you make an informed decision for your video communication needs.

Features Comparison : 100ms vs LiveKit vs Video SDK

100ms
LiveKit
VideoSDK
No. of Participants (Including Hosts)
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Upto 10,000 participants
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LiveKit supports limited participants.
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VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants
Ease of SDK Integration
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Easier integration with pre-built templates and reduced lines of code required
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Development is moderately tough
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VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for

SDK integration

Adpative Audio/Video Quality
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HD (720p)
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LiveKit not offers adaptive audio/video quality.
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VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality.
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network
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No
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No
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Yes
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
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Limited
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Limited to host & participant roles
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VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency
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Yes
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Available
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Available
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming
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Available, Needs Manual Configuration
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Not Available
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Available (No need for manual config.)
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc.
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Available
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In LiveKit collaborative features is not available.
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VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware
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Available
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Not Available
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Easy Integration
Webhooks
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Available for Advance Usecases only
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Not Available
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Available
Pricing Model
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Pay-as-you-go
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Subscription based
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Pay-as-You-Go

Plan

Interactive Live Streaming
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Available
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LiveKit supports interactive live streaming.
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VideoSDK supports

Interactive Live Streaming

Cloud Recording
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Available
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LiveKit offers cloud recording capabilities.
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VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities
Interactive Whiteboard
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Yes
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LiveKit not provides an interactive whiteboard feature.
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VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature
Multi-platform
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Yes
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LiveKit not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach.
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VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach
Interactive Participant Support
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Limited Support
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LiveKit provides limited support for interactive participants.
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Upto 5,000
Mobile Browser Support
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Yes (89% Browser Supported)
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LiveKit offers limited support for mobile browsers.
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Video support 91% mobile browsers
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity
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720p only
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LiveKit supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments..
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VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments..
Audio & Video powered by AI
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Not Available
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No
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Yes
Independent of Open Source Dependency
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No
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LiveKit is not dependent on open source.
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VideoSDK is not dependent on open source.
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS
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Available
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No
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Yes
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.)
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Available
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No
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Yes
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.)
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No
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No
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Yes
Full HD Recording
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Yes
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LiveKit not supports full HD recording.
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VideoSDK supports full HD recording
Open Source Templates
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Limited
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LiveKit not heavily rely on open source templates.
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VideoSDK rely on open source templates
Full Custom roles
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Supported
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LiveKit offer limited support for custom roles.
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VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles
HLS Streaming
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Available
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LiveKit supports HLS streaming.
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VideoSDK supports HLS streaming
Cost-effective
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Based On Use
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LiveKit is not cost effective.
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VideoSDK is Cost Effective
Prebuilt SDK
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Available
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LiveKit not provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration.
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VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration
Fully Customizable UI
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Yes
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LiveKit not allows for a customizable UI.
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VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI
Metaverse Platform Support
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No
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LiveKit not support Metaverse platform.
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VideoSDK support Metaverse platform
Session Analytics
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Available
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LiveKit not offer session analytics option.
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VideoSDK offer session analytics option
Data Tracks
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No
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LiveKit not offer data tracks option.
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VideoSDK offer track data option

Price Comparison : 100ms vs LiveKit vs Video SDK

100ms
LiveKit
VideoSDK
Volume Discount
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Available
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LiveKit not offer the volume discount.
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VideoSDK offer the

Volume Discount

Video Conferencing
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Yes
  • $20 per 1,000 minutes
  • Video SD: $2.00
  • Video HD: $3.00
  • Video Full HD: $7.00
  • Video 2K: $7.00
  • Video 2K+: $7.00
Analytics
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Available, starting at $449/month​
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Free
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VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month
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Yes
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No
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Yes
Minimum Price for Video Calls
$4 per 1000 participant minutes
$0.02 per participant minute
$0.002 per participant minutes
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls
$1 per 1000 participant minutes
$0.005 per participant minute
$0.0006 per participant minutes
Advanced Firewall Control
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Not specified
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No
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VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control
Compliance & Privacy
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Support only HIPAA Compliance.
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LiveKit not provides compliance & privacy support.
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Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
  • HIPPA Complaint
  • GDPR Complaint
  • Data Localization
  • SOC2 : Type 2
  • ISO:27001
  • VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing)
  • CERT-in (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team)
Cloud Recording Pricing
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  • Video SD: $13.50 1,000 minutes
  • Video HD: $27.00 1,000 minutes
No accurate data available
  • Video SD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants)
  • Video HD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants)
RTMP Pricing
SD: $40 per 1000 minutes HD: $80 per 1000 minutes
No accurate data available
  • $15 per 1,000 minutes
ILS Pricing
  • Streaming: $1.2 per 1000 min (Doesn't support Full HD)
  • Live Transcription: $1.7 per 1000 min
Encoding:
  • SD: $40 per 1000 min
  • HD: $80 per 1000 min
  • $69 per hour (upto 500 viewers only and doesn't support Full HD)
  • $0.001 per participant minute (Support Full HD)
Storage Pricing
$13.5 per 1000 min
No accurate data available
  • $3 per 1000 minutes per month

Support Comparison : 100ms vs LiveKit vs Video SDK

100ms
LiveKit
VideoSDK
Support
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Yes, Paid
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Yes
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Yes
Cost
  • Premium: $1,500 or 5% MRR/month
  • Enterprise: $2,500 or 8% MRR/month
Only accounts having Standard or Enterprise plan
Free
Access to Testing
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Not specified
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No
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All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK
Access to TAM / CS Engineer
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Yes, based on plans
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No
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Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers
SLAs
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Paid Plans Only
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Only accounts having Enterprise plan
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Affordable SLA with

99.9% Uptime

SUCCESS STORY

How ForagerOne built interactive learning platform with Video SDK

See why customers love Video SDK
Shilpa Jain-CEO & Co-Founder at Talk Your Heart Out
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β€œWe switched from a major international player to Video SDK due to their responsiveness to feedback, superior product, and better service. They outshine bigger players in the market and have been excellent in resolving issues promptly.”

Shilpa Jain ,

CEO & Co-Founder at Talk Your Heart Out

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