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 using the OpenVidu API. It is a low-level SDK that provides complete control over the video conferencing experience, with the OpenVidu Server handling session management and signaling.
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) | ✕ Janus supports 2 participants only. | ✕ OpenVidu support 5 Participant Only. | ✓ VideoSDK supports millions participants. |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Very Complex Integration takes 6+ months | ✕ OpenVidu needs 3+ month to SDK intergration. | ✓ VideoSDK generally requires more than 2 weeks for SDK integration . |
Adpative audio/video quality | ✕ Janus not offers adaptive audio/video quality. | ✕ Adpative audio/video quality is not available in OpenVidu. | ✓ VideoSDK offers adaptive audio/video quality. |
Works behind the Firewall, Private Network | ✕ No | ✕ Yes
| ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ Not available | ✕ OpenVidu not offer Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates. | ✓ VideoSDK offer Role Management, Permissions, Policy & 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 | ✕ Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming is not available in OpenVidu SDK. | ✓ In VideoSDK no needed manual configuration. |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ In Janus collaborative features is not available. | ✕ In OpenVidu SDK need Separate integration for Build collaborative features. | ✓ Collaborative features available VideoSDK. |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Separate integration | ✕ Separate integration | ✓ Easy integration |
Webhooks | ✕ Not Provide | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | ✓ Usage Based | ✕ Usage Based | ✓ Usage based Price |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Janus supports interactive live streaming. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports interactive live streaming . |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Janus offers cloud recording capabilities. | ✓ Yes (Only on Enterprise Plan) | ✓ VideoSDK offers cloud recording capabilities. |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✕ Janus not provides an interactive whiteboard feature. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK provides an interactive whiteboard feature. |
Multi-platform | ✕ Janus not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach. | ✕ OpenVidu not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach. | ✓ VideoSDK supports multiple platforms for a wider reach. |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ No Support | ✕ OpenVidu offer Limited Support. | ✓ Up to 5,000 |
Mobile browser support | ✕ Limited (iOS not supported) | ✕ Limited (iOS not supported) | ✓ Video support only 90% mobile browsers. |
Automatic audio / video degrade, re-connectivity | ✓ Janus supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments.. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports automatic 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 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 | ✕ Janus not supports full HD recording. | ✕ No (Only on Enterprise Plan) | ✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording. |
Open source templates | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK heavily 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. | ✕ OpenVidu does not supports HLS streaming. | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming. |
Cost-effective | ✕ Janus not is cost effective. | ✕ OpenVidu is not cost effective. | ✓ VideoSDK is cost effective. |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ No | ✕ Separate SDK | ✓ VideoSDK provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration. |
Fully customizable UI | ✕ Low Customization | ✕ Not Flexible | ✓ VideoSDK allows for a Limited customizable UI. |
Metaverse platform support | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform. |
Session analytics | ✕ Not Comprehensive | ✕ Basic | ✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option. |
Data Tracks | ✕ Not Documented | ✕ Basic | ✓ VideoSDK offer track data option. |
features | Janus | OpenVidu | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of participants (Including hosts) | ✕ Janus supports 2 participants only. | ✕ OpenVidu support 5 Participant Only. | ✓ VideoSDK supports millions participants. |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Very Complex Integration takes 6+ months | ✕ OpenVidu needs 3+ month to SDK intergration. | ✓ VideoSDK generally requires more than 2 weeks for SDK integration . |
Adpative audio/video quality | ✕ Janus not offers adaptive audio/video quality. | ✕ Adpative audio/video quality is not available in OpenVidu. | ✓ VideoSDK offers adaptive audio/video quality. |
Works behind the Firewall, Private Network | ✕ No | ✕ Yes
| ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ Not available | ✕ OpenVidu not offer Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates. | ✓ VideoSDK offer Role Management, Permissions, Policy & 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 | ✕ Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming is not available in OpenVidu SDK. | ✓ In VideoSDK no needed manual configuration. |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ In Janus collaborative features is not available. | ✕ In OpenVidu SDK need Separate integration for Build collaborative features. | ✓ Collaborative features available VideoSDK. |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Separate integration | ✕ Separate integration | ✓ Easy integration |
Webhooks | ✕ Not Provide | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | ✓ Usage Based | ✕ Usage Based | ✓ Usage based Price |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Janus supports interactive live streaming. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports interactive live streaming . |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Janus offers cloud recording capabilities. | ✓ Yes (Only on Enterprise Plan) | ✓ VideoSDK offers cloud recording capabilities. |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✕ Janus not provides an interactive whiteboard feature. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK provides an interactive whiteboard feature. |
Multi-platform | ✕ Janus not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach. | ✕ OpenVidu not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach. | ✓ VideoSDK supports multiple platforms for a wider reach. |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ No Support | ✕ OpenVidu offer Limited Support. | ✓ Up to 5,000 |
Mobile browser support | ✕ Limited (iOS not supported) | ✕ Limited (iOS not supported) | ✓ Video support only 90% mobile browsers. |
Automatic audio / video degrade, re-connectivity | ✓ Janus supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments.. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports automatic 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 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 | ✕ Janus not supports full HD recording. | ✕ No (Only on Enterprise Plan) | ✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording. |
Open source templates | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK heavily 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. | ✕ OpenVidu does not supports HLS streaming. | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming. |
Cost-effective | ✕ Janus not is cost effective. | ✕ OpenVidu is not cost effective. | ✓ VideoSDK is cost effective. |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ No | ✕ Separate SDK | ✓ VideoSDK provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration. |
Fully customizable UI | ✕ Low Customization | ✕ Not Flexible | ✓ VideoSDK allows for a Limited customizable UI. |
Metaverse platform support | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform. |
Session analytics | ✕ Not Comprehensive | ✕ Basic | ✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option. |
Data Tracks | ✕ Not Documented | ✕ Basic | ✓ VideoSDK offer track data option. |
Price Comparison : Janus vs OpenVidu vs Video SDK
features | Janus | OpenVidu | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer the volume discount . |
Video Conferencing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
|
Analytics | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer free analytics. |
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 | ✓ VideoSDK offer free firewall control. |
Compliance & Privacy | ✕ Janus not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✕ OpenVidu not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✓ Secure real-time audio-video to your app or website with compliance and privacy.
|
Cloud recording pricing | ✕ Not Include |
|
|
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 |
|
features | Janus | OpenVidu | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer the volume discount . |
Video Conferencing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
|
Analytics | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer free analytics. |
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 | ✓ VideoSDK offer free firewall control. |
Compliance & Privacy | ✕ Janus not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✕ OpenVidu not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✓ Secure real-time audio-video to your app or website with compliance and privacy.
|
Cloud recording pricing | ✕ Not Include |
|
|
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 |
|
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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