Janus vs Mesibo
A head-to-head comparison of Janus and Mesibo, 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.
Mesibo is a cloud-based messaging platform designed for businesses and organizations that need a secure and reliable way to communicate with their employees, customers, and partners. It ensure that your messages are only seen by the people you intend to send them to.
How Video SDK make a difference?
Janus and Mesibo are both communication platform technologies that offer various features and capabilities. Janus is a WebRTC server and gateway, designed primarily for building real-time chat applications, while Mesibo is a real-time chat and messaging platform designed for building chat applications, in-app messaging, and other features. 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 Mesibo, and understand why Video SDK emerges as a much better choice for all your requirements.
Features Comparison : Janus vs Mesibo vs Video SDK
features | Janus | Mesibo |  VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of Participants (Including Hosts) | ✕ Janus supports 2 participants only. | ✕ Upto 128 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 | ✓ Yes | ✓ 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. | ✓ 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 | ✓ Usage Based | ✓ 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. | ✓ VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach | |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ No Support | ✕ Upto 128 | ✓ 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 | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.) | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD Recording | ✕ Janus not supports full HD recording. | ✓ Yes | ✓ 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. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles |
HLS Streaming | ✕ Janus not supports HLS streaming. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming |
Cost-effective | ✕ Janus not is cost effective. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK is Cost Effective |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration |
Fully Customizable UI | ✕ Low Customization | ✓ Yes | ✓ 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 | Mesibo | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of Participants (Including Hosts) | ✕ Janus supports 2 participants only. | ✕ Upto 128 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 | ✓ Yes | ✓ 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. | ✓ 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 | ✓ Usage Based | ✓ 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. | ✓ VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach | |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ No Support | ✕ Upto 128 | ✓ 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 | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.) | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD Recording | ✕ Janus not supports full HD recording. | ✓ Yes | ✓ 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. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles |
HLS Streaming | ✕ Janus not supports HLS streaming. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming |
Cost-effective | ✕ Janus not is cost effective. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK is Cost Effective |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration |
Fully Customizable UI | ✕ Low Customization | ✓ Yes | ✓ 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 Mesibo vs Video SDK
features | Janus | Mesibo | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount |
Video Conferencing | ✓ Yes | Price for the per GB bandwidth |
|
Analytics | ✕ No | NA | ✓ 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 (Price as per Bandwidth consumption) | $0.004 per participant minutes |
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls | ✕ Not Available | Not Available (Price as per Bandwidth consumption) | $0.001 per participant minutes |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control |
Compliance & Privacy | ✕ Janus not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✕ Mesibo provides robust support only for GDPR & HIPAA compliance. | ✓ Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
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Cloud Recording Pricing | ✕ Not Include | Recording storage: $10.9 per GB per month |
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RTMP Pricing | ✕ Not Included | $2.5 per GB per month |
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ILS Pricing | Aggregated resolution based per participant pricing | Pay-as-you-go Pricing |
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Storage Pricing | High Cost | $2.5 per GB per month |
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features | Janus | Mesibo | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount |
Video Conferencing | ✓ Yes | Price for the per GB bandwidth |
|
Analytics | ✕ No | NA | ✓ 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 (Price as per Bandwidth consumption) | $0.004 per participant minutes |
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls | ✕ Not Available | Not Available (Price as per Bandwidth consumption) | $0.001 per participant minutes |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control |
Compliance & Privacy | ✕ Janus not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✕ Mesibo provides robust support only for GDPR & HIPAA compliance. | ✓ Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
|
Cloud Recording Pricing | ✕ Not Include | Recording storage: $10.9 per GB per month |
|
RTMP Pricing | ✕ Not Included | $2.5 per GB per month |
|
ILS Pricing | Aggregated resolution based per participant pricing | Pay-as-you-go Pricing |
|
Storage Pricing | High Cost | $2.5 per GB per month |
|
Support Comparison : Janus vs Mesibo vs Video SDK
features | Janus | Mesibo | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ Community Support | Only Mail Support | ✓ Yes |
Cost | Not Available | Free | Free |
Access to Testing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime |
features | Janus | Mesibo | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ Community Support | Only Mail Support | ✓ Yes |
Cost | Not Available | Free | Free |
Access to Testing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ 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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