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Jitsi vs BigBlueButton

A head-to-head comparison of Jitsi and BigBlueButton, And what does Video SDK offer?
Jitsi

Jitsi

is a free and open-source platform that simplifies video conferencing. It offers a user-friendly experience without the need for downloads or plugins, making it an excellent option for those seeking a straightforward live video solution without significant investment.
BigBlueButton
BigBlueButton is a free and open-source web conferencing system that allows users to host and join video conferences, online meetings, and virtual classrooms. It is a popular choice for educational institutions and businesses, as it offers a wide range of features.
How Video SDK make a difference?
Jitsi and BigBlueButton are both open-source video conferencing platforms that offer a wide range of features, making them good choice for both businesses and educational institutions. However, there are some key differences between the two platforms that may make one a better fit for your specific needs. It's essential to be aware of their limitations.
Introducing Video SDK- a powerful and easy-to-use video conferencing SDK that offers a wide range of features, including chat, polls, breakout rooms, streaming capability, and RTMP out. It is the perfect solution for businesses and organizations of all sizes that need to create high-quality and engaging real-time communication experiences.
Here is a comparison of Video SDK with Jitsi and BigBlueButton, and understand why Video SDK is a much better choice for all your needs.

Features Comparison : Jitsi vs BigBlueButton vs Video SDK

Jitsi
BigBlueButton
VideoSDK
No. of Participants (Including Hosts)
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Jitsi Meet supports limited participants.
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Upto 100 Participants Only
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VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants
Ease of SDK Integration
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Requires high coding effort
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Complex Integration
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VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for

SDK integration

Adpative Audio/Video Quality
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Jitsi Meet not offers adaptive audio/video quality.
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Available
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VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality.
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network
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No
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3rd Party Deployment
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Yes
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
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Role Management, Permissions, Policy & Templates are limited in Jitsi Meet.
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Yes
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VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency
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Not available
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Not Available
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Available
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming
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Manual configuration needed
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Not Available
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Available (No need for manual config.)
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc.
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Complex integration
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Available
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VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware
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Yes
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Not Available
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Easy Integration
Webhooks
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Yes
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Available
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Available
Pricing Model
NA
Monthly Price
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Pay-as-You-Go

Plan

Interactive Live Streaming
NA
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Yes
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VideoSDK supports

Interactive Live Streaming

Cloud Recording
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Jitsi Meet not offers cloud recording capabilities.
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Yes
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VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities
Interactive Whiteboard
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Jitsi Meet not provides an interactive whiteboard feature.
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Yes
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VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature
Multi-platform
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Jitsi Meet not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach
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VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach
Interactive Participant Support
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Jitsi Meet provides limited support for interactive participants.
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Upto 100
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Upto 5,000
Mobile Browser Support
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Jitsi Meet offers limited support for mobile browsers.
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Limited
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Video support 91% mobile browsers
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity
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Jitsi Meet not supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments.
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No
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VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments..
Audio & Video powered by AI
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No
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No
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Yes
Independent of Open Source Dependency
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Jitsi Meet is not dependent on open source.
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No
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VideoSDK is not dependent on open source.
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS
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No
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No
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Yes
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.)
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No
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Yes
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Yes
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.)
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No
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No
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Yes
Full HD Recording
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Jitsi Meet supports full HD recording.
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Yes
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VideoSDK supports full HD recording
Open Source Templates
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Jitsi Meet not heavily rely on open source templates.
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Yes
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VideoSDK rely on open source templates
Full Custom roles
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Limited to host & participant roles
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Yes
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VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles
HLS Streaming
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Jitsi supports HLS streaming.
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Yes
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VideoSDK supports HLS streaming
Cost-effective
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Jitsi Meet is cost effective.
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No
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VideoSDK is Cost Effective
Prebuilt SDK
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Jitsi Meet not provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration.
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Separate SDK
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VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration
Fully Customizable UI
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Jitsi Meet not allows for a customizable UI.
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No
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VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI
Metaverse Platform Support
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Jitsi Meet not support Metaverse platform.
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No
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VideoSDK support Metaverse platform
Legacy Solution
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No
Session Analytics
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Jitsi Meet offer limited analytics option.
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Yes
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VideoSDK offer session analytics option
Data Tracks
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Jitsi Meet offer limited data tracks option.
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No
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VideoSDK offer track data option

Price Comparison : Jitsi vs BigBlueButton vs Video SDK

Jitsi
BigBlueButton
VideoSDK
Volume Discount
NA
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Yes
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VideoSDK offer the

Volume Discount

Video Conferencing
NA
  • Load Balancer: $99/month
  • Live Streaming: $99/month
  • Recording Storage: $19/TB/month
  • Slack-like Chat: $199/month (Maximum 25 users per 60 min session)
  • Video SD: $2.00
  • Video HD: $3.00
  • Video Full HD: $7.00
  • Video 2K: $7.00
  • Video 2K+: $7.00
Analytics
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No
NA
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VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio
NA
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No
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Yes
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month
NA
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No
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Yes
Minimum Price for Video Calls
NA
Pro plan starts at $149.90 per year per license
Additional Pricing (Maximum 25 users per 60 min session):
  • Load balancer: $99 per month
  • Live streaming: $99 per month
  • Recording storage: $19 per TB per month
  • Slack-like chat: $199 per month
$0.002 per participant minutes
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls
NA
Pro plan starts at $149.90 per year per license
Additional Pricing (Maximum 25 users per 60 min session):
  • Load balancer: $99 per month
  • Live streaming: $99 per month
  • Recording storage: $19 per TB per month
  • Slack-like chat: $199 per month
$0.0006 per participant minutes
Advanced Firewall Control
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No
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Yes
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VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control
Compliance & Privacy
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Jitsi not provides compliance & privacy support.
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BigBlueButton not provides compliance & privacy support.
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Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
  • HIPPA Complaint
  • GDPR Complaint
  • Data Localization
  • SOC2 : Type 2
  • ISO:27001
  • VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing)
  • CERT-in (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team)
Cloud Recording Pricing
NA
Recording storage: $19 per TB per month (for 25 participants on session)
  • Video SD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants)
  • Video HD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants)
RTMP Pricing
NA
$2.5 per GB per month
  • $15 per 1,000 minutes
ILS Pricing
NA
$99 per month (For Maximum 25 users per 60 min session)
  • $0.001 per participant minute (Support Full HD)
Storage Pricing
NA
  • Higheredlab: Offers additional recording storage for $19 per TB per month
  • WebHostingZone: Offers 450 GB for $259 per month
  • MynaParrot: Offers 400 GB for $229 per month
  • Big Blue Meeting: Offers as low as $12.50 per month
  • Biggerbluebutton: Offers a premium 4 TB of storage for $1200 concurrent users
  • $3 per 1000 minutes per month

Support Comparison : Jitsi vs BigBlueButton vs Video SDK

Jitsi
BigBlueButton
VideoSDK
Support
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No
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Yes
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Yes
Cost
NA
$149/mo
Free
Access to Testing
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No
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Yes
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All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK
Access to TAM / CS Engineer
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No
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Yes
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Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers
SLAs
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No
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Yes, but Additional.
  • iLite provides SLA support for Big Blue Button
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Affordable SLA with

99.9% Uptime

SUCCESS STORY

How Immigo empowered personalized language learning experience with Video SDK

Discover why Video SDK is the top choice for customers
Shilpa Jain-CEO & Co-Founder at Talk Your Heart Out
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β€œWe 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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