100ms vs LiveKit
A head-to-head comparison of 100ms and LiveKit, And what features and value does Video SDK offer?
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
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
features | 100ms | LiveKit |  VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of Participants (Including Hosts) | ✓ Upto 10,000 participants | ✕ LiveKit supports limited participants. | ✓ VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✓ Easier integration with pre-built templates and reduced lines of code required | ✕ Development is moderately tough | ✓ VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration |
Adpative Audio/Video Quality | ✓ HD (720p) | ✕ LiveKit not offers adaptive audio/video quality. | ✓ VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality. |
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ Limited | ✕ Limited to host & participant roles | ✓ VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates |
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✓ Available, Needs Manual Configuration | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available (No need for manual config.) |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✓ Available | ✕ In LiveKit collaborative features is not available. | ✓ VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✓ Available | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Easy Integration |
Webhooks | ✓ Available for Advance Usecases only | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | ✓ Pay-as-you-go | ✕ Subscription based | ✓ Pay-as-You-Go Plan |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Available | ✓ LiveKit supports interactive live streaming. | ✓ VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Available | ✓ LiveKit offers cloud recording capabilities. | ✓ VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✓ Yes | ✕ LiveKit not provides an interactive whiteboard feature. | ✓ VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature |
Multi-platform | ✓ Yes | ✕ LiveKit not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach. | ✓ VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ Limited Support | ✕ LiveKit provides limited support for interactive participants. | ✓ Upto 5,000 |
Mobile Browser Support | ✓ Yes (89% Browser Supported) | ✕ LiveKit offers limited support for mobile browsers. | ✓ Video support 91% mobile browsers |
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity | ✕ 720p only | ✓ LiveKit supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments.. | ✓ VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments.. |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✕ Not Available | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✕ No | ✓ LiveKit is not dependent on open source. | ✕ VideoSDK is not dependent on open source. |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✓ Available | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.) | ✓ Available | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.) | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD Recording | ✓ Yes | ✕ LiveKit not supports full HD recording. | ✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording |
Open Source Templates | ✕ Limited | ✕ LiveKit not heavily rely on open source templates. | ✓ VideoSDK rely on open source templates |
Full Custom roles | ✕ Supported | ✕ LiveKit offer limited support for custom roles. | ✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles |
HLS Streaming | ✓ Available | ✓ LiveKit supports HLS streaming. | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming |
Cost-effective | ✕ Based On Use | ✕ LiveKit is not cost effective. | ✓ VideoSDK is Cost Effective |
Prebuilt SDK | ✓ Available | ✕ LiveKit not provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration. | ✓ VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration |
Fully Customizable UI | ✓ Yes | ✕ LiveKit not allows for a customizable UI. | ✓ VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI |
Metaverse Platform Support | ✕ No | ✕ LiveKit not support Metaverse platform. | ✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform |
Session Analytics | ✓ Available | ✕ LiveKit not offer session analytics option. | ✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option |
Data Tracks | ✕ No | ✕ LiveKit not offer data tracks option. | ✓ VideoSDK offer track data option |
features | 100ms | LiveKit | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of Participants (Including Hosts) | ✓ Upto 10,000 participants | ✕ LiveKit supports limited participants. | ✓ VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✓ Easier integration with pre-built templates and reduced lines of code required | ✕ Development is moderately tough | ✓ VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration |
Adpative Audio/Video Quality | ✓ HD (720p) | ✕ LiveKit not offers adaptive audio/video quality. | ✓ VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality. |
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ Limited | ✕ Limited to host & participant roles | ✓ VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates |
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✓ Available, Needs Manual Configuration | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available (No need for manual config.) |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✓ Available | ✕ In LiveKit collaborative features is not available. | ✓ VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✓ Available | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Easy Integration |
Webhooks | ✓ Available for Advance Usecases only | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | ✓ Pay-as-you-go | ✕ Subscription based | ✓ Pay-as-You-Go Plan |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Available | ✓ LiveKit supports interactive live streaming. | ✓ VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Available | ✓ LiveKit offers cloud recording capabilities. | ✓ VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✓ Yes | ✕ LiveKit not provides an interactive whiteboard feature. | ✓ VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature |
Multi-platform | ✓ Yes | ✕ LiveKit not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach. | ✓ VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ Limited Support | ✕ LiveKit provides limited support for interactive participants. | ✓ Upto 5,000 |
Mobile Browser Support | ✓ Yes (89% Browser Supported) | ✕ LiveKit offers limited support for mobile browsers. | ✓ Video support 91% mobile browsers |
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity | ✕ 720p only | ✓ LiveKit supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments.. | ✓ VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments.. |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✕ Not Available | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✕ No | ✓ LiveKit is not dependent on open source. | ✕ VideoSDK is not dependent on open source. |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✓ Available | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.) | ✓ Available | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.) | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD Recording | ✓ Yes | ✕ LiveKit not supports full HD recording. | ✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording |
Open Source Templates | ✕ Limited | ✕ LiveKit not heavily rely on open source templates. | ✓ VideoSDK rely on open source templates |
Full Custom roles | ✕ Supported | ✕ LiveKit offer limited support for custom roles. | ✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles |
HLS Streaming | ✓ Available | ✓ LiveKit supports HLS streaming. | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming |
Cost-effective | ✕ Based On Use | ✕ LiveKit is not cost effective. | ✓ VideoSDK is Cost Effective |
Prebuilt SDK | ✓ Available | ✕ LiveKit not provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration. | ✓ VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration |
Fully Customizable UI | ✓ Yes | ✕ LiveKit not allows for a customizable UI. | ✓ VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI |
Metaverse Platform Support | ✕ No | ✕ LiveKit not support Metaverse platform. | ✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform |
Session Analytics | ✓ Available | ✕ LiveKit not offer session analytics option. | ✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option |
Data Tracks | ✕ No | ✕ LiveKit not offer data tracks option. | ✓ VideoSDK offer track data option |
Price Comparison : 100ms vs LiveKit vs Video SDK
features | 100ms | LiveKit | VideoSDK |
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Volume Discount | ✕ Available | ✕ LiveKit not offer the volume discount. | ✓ VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount |
Video Conferencing | ✓ Yes |
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Analytics | ✓ Available, starting at $449/month | ✓ Free | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard |
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Minimum Price for Video Calls | $4 per 1000 participant minutes | $0.02 per participant minute | $0.004 per participant minutes |
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls | $1 per 1000 participant minutes | $0.005 per participant minute | $0.001 per participant minutes |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ Not specified | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control |
Compliance & Privacy | ✕ Support only HIPAA Compliance. | ✕ LiveKit not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✓ Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
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Cloud Recording Pricing | ✕
| No accurate data available |
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RTMP Pricing | SD: $40 per 1000 minutes
HD: $80 per 1000 minutes | No accurate data available |
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ILS Pricing |
Encoding:
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Storage Pricing | $13.5 per 1000 min | No accurate data available |
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features | 100ms | LiveKit | VideoSDK |
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Volume Discount | ✕ Available | ✕ LiveKit not offer the volume discount. | ✓ VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount |
Video Conferencing | ✓ Yes |
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Analytics | ✓ Available, starting at $449/month | ✓ Free | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard |
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Minimum Price for Video Calls | $4 per 1000 participant minutes | $0.02 per participant minute | $0.004 per participant minutes |
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls | $1 per 1000 participant minutes | $0.005 per participant minute | $0.001 per participant minutes |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ Not specified | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control |
Compliance & Privacy | ✕ Support only HIPAA Compliance. | ✕ LiveKit not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✓ Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
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Cloud Recording Pricing | ✕
| No accurate data available |
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RTMP Pricing | SD: $40 per 1000 minutes
HD: $80 per 1000 minutes | No accurate data available |
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ILS Pricing |
Encoding:
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Storage Pricing | $13.5 per 1000 min | No accurate data available |
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Support Comparison : 100ms vs LiveKit vs Video SDK
features | 100ms | LiveKit | VideoSDK |
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Support | ✓ Yes, Paid | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Cost |
| Only accounts having Standard or Enterprise plan | Free |
Access to Testing | ✕ Not specified | ✕ No | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✕ Yes, based on plans | ✕ No | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✕ Paid Plans Only | ✕ Only accounts having Enterprise plan | ✓ Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime |
features | 100ms | LiveKit | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✓ Yes, Paid | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Cost |
| Only accounts having Standard or Enterprise plan | Free |
Access to Testing | ✕ Not specified | ✕ No | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✕ Yes, based on plans | ✕ No | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✕ Paid Plans Only | ✕ Only accounts having Enterprise plan | ✓ Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime |
See why customers love Video SDK
“We 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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