Janus vs OpenVidu
A head-to-head comparison of Janus and OpenVidu, 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.
OpenVidu is an open-source web real-time communication WebRTC platform and client-side SDK that enables developers to add real-time video and audio communication features to their applications. It is a low-level SDK that provides complete control over the video conferencing experience.
How Video SDK make a difference?
Janus and OpenVidu are both open-source frameworks that facilitate real-time video communication. Janus is designed with a modular architecture, making it flexible and extensible, while OpenVidu provides a high-level API that simplifies the development of WebRTC applications. 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 OpenVidu, and understand why Video SDK emerges as a much better choice for all your requirements.
Features Comparison : Janus vs OpenVidu vs Video SDK
features | Janus | OpenVidu | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of participants (Including hosts) | ✕ 2 Participant Only | ✕ 5 Participant Only | ✓ Up to millions of viewers |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Very Complex Integration takes 6+ months | ✕ Hard Integration takes 3+ months | ✓ Avg. integration takes only 2 weeks |
Adpative audio/video quality | ✕ Not Available | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Works behind the Firewall, Private Network | ✕ No | ✕ Yes
| ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ Not available | ✕ Not available | ✓ Available |
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 | ✕ Not available | ✓ Available |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ Not Available | ✕ Separate integration | ✓ Available |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Separate integration | ✕ Separate integration | ✓ Available |
Webhooks | ✕ Not Provide | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | ✓ Usage Based | ✕ Usage Based | ✓ Usage based |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes (Only on Enterprise Plan) | ✓ Yes |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multi-platform | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ No Support | ✕ Limited Support | ✓ Up to 5,000 |
Mobile browser support | ✕ Limited (iOS not supported) | ✕ Limited (iOS not supported) | ✓ 90% |
Automatic audio / video degrade, re-connectivity | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
API for building specific features such as collaborative games, polls etc | ✕ No | ✓ Limited | ✓ Yes |
API to build social features such as merging rooms, battles, coins, gifts sending etc | ✕ No | ✕ Limited | ✓ Yes |
Full HD recording | ✕ No | ✕ No (Only on Enterprise Plan) | ✓ Yes |
Open source templates | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full Custom roles | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
HLS Streaming | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Cost-effective | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ No | ✕ Separate SDK | ✓ Yes |
Fully customizable UI | ✕ Low Customization | ✕ Not Flexible | ✓ Yes |
Metaverse platform support | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Session analytics | ✕ Not Comprehensive | ✕ Basic | ✓ Yes |
Data Tracks | ✕ Not Documented | ✕ Basic | ✓ Yes |
features | Janus | OpenVidu | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of participants (Including hosts) | ✕ 2 Participant Only | ✕ 5 Participant Only | ✓ Up to millions of viewers |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Very Complex Integration takes 6+ months | ✕ Hard Integration takes 3+ months | ✓ Avg. integration takes only 2 weeks |
Adpative audio/video quality | ✕ Not Available | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Works behind the Firewall, Private Network | ✕ No | ✕ Yes
| ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ Not available | ✕ Not available | ✓ Available |
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 | ✕ Not available | ✓ Available |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ Not Available | ✕ Separate integration | ✓ Available |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Separate integration | ✕ Separate integration | ✓ Available |
Webhooks | ✕ Not Provide | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | ✓ Usage Based | ✕ Usage Based | ✓ Usage based |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes (Only on Enterprise Plan) | ✓ Yes |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multi-platform | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ No Support | ✕ Limited Support | ✓ Up to 5,000 |
Mobile browser support | ✕ Limited (iOS not supported) | ✕ Limited (iOS not supported) | ✓ 90% |
Automatic audio / video degrade, re-connectivity | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
API for building specific features such as collaborative games, polls etc | ✕ No | ✓ Limited | ✓ Yes |
API to build social features such as merging rooms, battles, coins, gifts sending etc | ✕ No | ✕ Limited | ✓ Yes |
Full HD recording | ✕ No | ✕ No (Only on Enterprise Plan) | ✓ Yes |
Open source templates | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full Custom roles | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
HLS Streaming | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Cost-effective | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ No | ✕ Separate SDK | ✓ Yes |
Fully customizable UI | ✕ Low Customization | ✕ Not Flexible | ✓ Yes |
Metaverse platform support | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Session analytics | ✕ Not Comprehensive | ✕ Basic | ✓ Yes |
Data Tracks | ✕ Not Documented | ✕ Basic | ✓ Yes |
Price Comparison : Janus vs OpenVidu vs Video SDK
features | Janus | OpenVidu | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Video Conferencing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
|
Analytics | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Free |
Separate pricing for video and audio | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 minutes every month | ✕ No | ✕ No (15 days Free trial) | ✓ Yes |
Minimum price for video calls | ✕ Separate Charge | $0.0018 per core per minute | $0.002 per participant minute |
Minimum price for audio-only calls | ✕ Not Available | 0.0006$ core/minute. | $0.0006 per participant min |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Free |
Cloud recording pricing | ✕ Not Include |
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RTMP pricing | ✕ Not Included | ✕ Not Included |
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ILS pricing | Aggregated resolution based per participant pricing | Aggregated resolution based per participant pricing |
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Storage pricing | High Cost | Extra Cost |
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features | Janus | OpenVidu | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Video Conferencing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
|
Analytics | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Free |
Separate pricing for video and audio | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 minutes every month | ✕ No | ✕ No (15 days Free trial) | ✓ Yes |
Minimum price for video calls | ✕ Separate Charge | $0.0018 per core per minute | $0.002 per participant minute |
Minimum price for audio-only calls | ✕ Not Available | 0.0006$ core/minute. | $0.0006 per participant min |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Free |
Cloud recording pricing | ✕ Not Include |
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|
RTMP pricing | ✕ Not Included | ✕ Not Included |
|
ILS pricing | Aggregated resolution based per participant pricing | Aggregated resolution based per participant pricing |
|
Storage pricing | High Cost | Extra Cost |
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Support Comparison : Janus vs OpenVidu vs Video SDK
features | Janus | OpenVidu | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ Community Support | ✕ Paid | ✓ Yes |
Cost | 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 (Enterprise plan) | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✓ Yes | Additional (24x7 or NBD (Next Business Day)) | ✓ Inexpensive SLA with 99.9% uptime |
features | Janus | OpenVidu | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ Community Support | ✕ Paid | ✓ Yes |
Cost | 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 (Enterprise plan) | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✓ Yes | Additional (24x7 or NBD (Next Business Day)) | ✓ Inexpensive SLA with 99.9% uptime |
Discover why Video SDK is the top choice for customers
“I still remember when I was trying out the product and connected over discord with Arjun Kava, and he immediately responded. It is one of the things that we found less often. The team is super enthusiastic to make the product as next big thing. Easy integration is the beauty of it. Few lines of code and it's done.”
Ankur Chandra ,
Engineering Manager at Fynd
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