Janus vs Kurento
A head-to-head comparison of Janus and Kurento, And what features does Video SDK offer?
Janus is a general-purpose WebRTC server that can be used to build a variety of real-time communication applications, including live video calls and live streams. It is a low-level SDK that gives developers full control over the live video experience.
Kurento is an open-source WebRTC media server. Kurento Media Server is built on top of GStreamer, a multimedia framework that is known for its performance. It provides full support for WebRTC, which is a standardized technology for real-time communication over the web, with the Kurento API enabling developers to interact with the server and customize its functionality.
How Video SDK make a difference?
Janus and Kurento are both open-source multimedia server technologies that facilitate real-time communication over the internet. Janus is a flexible and modular server used for building video conferencing and interactive multimedia services, while Kurento is designed to simplify the development of multimedia applications by offering a set of high-level APIs. However, there are some key differences so it's essential to be aware of their limitations and constraints.
Presenting the Video SDK - a robust and user-friendly video conferencing SDK that offers an extensive array of features, including chat, polls, break-out rooms, streaming capabilities, and RTMP out. It's the perfect solution for businesses and organizations of any size that require creating top-notch and captivating real-time communication experiences.
Here is a comparison of Video SDK with Janus vs Kurento, and understand why Video SDK emerges as a much better choice for all your requirements.
Features Comparison : Janus vs Kurento vs Video SDK
features | Janus | Kurento | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of Participants (Including Hosts) | ✕ Janus supports 2 participants only. | ✕ 133 Participants Only | ✓ VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Very Complex Integration takes 6+ months | ✕ Complex Integration | ✓ VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration |
Adpative Audio/Video Quality | ✕ Janus not offers adaptive audio/video quality. | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality. |
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network | ✕ No | ✕ Separate Deployment | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ Not available | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates |
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency | ✕ Not available | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✕ Not available | ✓ Available | ✓ Available (No need for manual config.) |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ In Janus collaborative features is not available. | ✕ Not Available | ✓ VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Separate integration | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Easy Integration |
Webhooks | ✕ Not Provide | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | ✓ Usage Based | NA | ✓ Pay-as-You-Go Plan |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Janus supports interactive live streaming. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Janus offers cloud recording capabilities. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✕ Janus not provides an interactive whiteboard feature. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature |
Multi-platform | ✕ Janus not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ No Support | ✕ Upto 133 Only | ✓ Upto 5,000 |
Mobile Browser Support | ✕ Limited (iOS not supported) | ✕ Limited | ✓ Video support 91% mobile browsers |
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity | ✓ Janus supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments.. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments.. |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✓ Janus is dependent on open source. | ✕ No | ✕ VideoSDK is not dependent on open source. |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.) | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.) | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD Recording | ✕ Janus not supports full HD recording. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording |
Open Source Templates | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK rely on open source templates |
Full Custom roles | ✕ Janus not offer support for custom roles. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles |
HLS Streaming | ✕ Janus not supports HLS streaming. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming |
Cost-effective | ✕ Janus not is cost effective. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK is Cost Effective |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ No | ✕ Separate SDK | ✓ VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration |
Fully Customizable UI | ✕ Low Customization | ✕ Low Customization | ✓ VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI |
Metaverse Platform Support | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform |
Session Analytics | ✕ Not Comprehensive | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option |
Data Tracks | ✕ Not Documented | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer track data option |
features | Janus | Kurento | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of Participants (Including Hosts) | ✕ Janus supports 2 participants only. | ✕ 133 Participants Only | ✓ VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Very Complex Integration takes 6+ months | ✕ Complex Integration | ✓ VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration |
Adpative Audio/Video Quality | ✕ Janus not offers adaptive audio/video quality. | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality. |
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network | ✕ No | ✕ Separate Deployment | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ Not available | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates |
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency | ✕ Not available | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✕ Not available | ✓ Available | ✓ Available (No need for manual config.) |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ In Janus collaborative features is not available. | ✕ Not Available | ✓ VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Separate integration | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Easy Integration |
Webhooks | ✕ Not Provide | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | ✓ Usage Based | NA | ✓ Pay-as-You-Go Plan |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Janus supports interactive live streaming. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Janus offers cloud recording capabilities. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✕ Janus not provides an interactive whiteboard feature. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature |
Multi-platform | ✕ Janus not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ No Support | ✕ Upto 133 Only | ✓ Upto 5,000 |
Mobile Browser Support | ✕ Limited (iOS not supported) | ✕ Limited | ✓ Video support 91% mobile browsers |
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity | ✓ Janus supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments.. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments.. |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✓ Janus is dependent on open source. | ✕ No | ✕ VideoSDK is not dependent on open source. |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.) | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.) | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD Recording | ✕ Janus not supports full HD recording. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording |
Open Source Templates | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK rely on open source templates |
Full Custom roles | ✕ Janus not offer support for custom roles. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles |
HLS Streaming | ✕ Janus not supports HLS streaming. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming |
Cost-effective | ✕ Janus not is cost effective. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK is Cost Effective |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ No | ✕ Separate SDK | ✓ VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration |
Fully Customizable UI | ✕ Low Customization | ✕ Low Customization | ✓ VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI |
Metaverse Platform Support | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform |
Session Analytics | ✕ Not Comprehensive | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option |
Data Tracks | ✕ Not Documented | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer track data option |
Price Comparison : Janus vs Kurento vs Video SDK
features | Janus | Kurento | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount |
Video Conferencing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
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Analytics | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard |
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Minimum Price for Video Calls | ✕ Separate Charge | Not Available | $0.002 per participant minutes |
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls | ✕ Not Available | Not Available | $0.0006 per participant minutes |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control |
Compliance & Privacy | ✕ Janus not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✕ Kurento not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✓ Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
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Cloud Recording Pricing | ✕ Not Include | ✕ Not Include |
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RTMP Pricing | ✕ Not Included | Not Include |
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ILS Pricing | Aggregated resolution based per participant pricing | Not Include |
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Storage Pricing | High Cost | Separate Price |
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features | Janus | Kurento | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount |
Video Conferencing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
|
Analytics | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard |
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Minimum Price for Video Calls | ✕ Separate Charge | Not Available | $0.002 per participant minutes |
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls | ✕ Not Available | Not Available | $0.0006 per participant minutes |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control |
Compliance & Privacy | ✕ Janus not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✕ Kurento not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✓ Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
|
Cloud Recording Pricing | ✕ Not Include | ✕ Not Include |
|
RTMP Pricing | ✕ Not Included | Not Include |
|
ILS Pricing | Aggregated resolution based per participant pricing | Not Include |
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Storage Pricing | High Cost | Separate Price |
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Support Comparison : Janus vs Kurento vs Video SDK
features | Janus | Kurento | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ Community Support | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Cost | Not Available | Not Available | Free |
Access to Testing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime |
features | Janus | Kurento | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ Community Support | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Cost | Not Available | Not Available | Free |
Access to Testing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime |
Discover why Video SDK is the top choice for customers
“VideoSDK's well-structured product and efficient support team expedited integration. Their excellent user experience and well-defined documentation prompted us to switch from our previous provider.”
Kanishk Agrawal ,
Sr. Director - Technology at Judge Group
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