Jitsi vs BigBlueButton
A head-to-head comparison of Jitsi and BigBlueButton, And what does Video SDK offer?
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 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
features | Jitsi | BigBlueButton |  VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of Participants (Including Hosts) | ✕ Jitsi Meet supports limited participants. | ✕ Upto 100 Participants Only | ✓ VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Requires high coding effort | ✕ Complex Integration | ✓ VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration |
Adpative Audio/Video Quality | ✕ Jitsi Meet not offers adaptive audio/video quality. | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality. |
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network | ✕ No | ✕ 3rd Party Deployment | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ Role Management, Permissions, Policy & Templates are limited in Jitsi Meet. | ✓ 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 | ✕ Manual configuration needed | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available (No need for manual config.) |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ Complex integration | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✓ Yes | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Easy Integration |
Webhooks | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | NA | Monthly Price | ✓ Pay-as-You-Go Plan |
Interactive Live Streaming | NA | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming |
Cloud Recording | ✕ Jitsi Meet not offers cloud recording capabilities. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✕ Jitsi Meet not provides an interactive whiteboard feature. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature |
Multi-platform | ✕ Jitsi Meet not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach | ✓ VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach | |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ Jitsi Meet provides limited support for interactive participants. | ✕ Upto 100 | ✓ Upto 5,000 |
Mobile Browser Support | ✕ Jitsi Meet offers limited support for mobile browsers. | ✕ Limited | ✓ Video support 91% mobile browsers |
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity | ✕ Jitsi Meet not 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 | ✕ Jitsi Meet is not 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 | ✓ Jitsi Meet supports full HD recording. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording |
Open Source Templates | ✕ Jitsi Meet not heavily rely on open source templates. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK rely on open source templates |
Full Custom roles | ✕ Limited to host & participant roles | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles |
HLS Streaming | ✓ Jitsi supports HLS streaming. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming |
Cost-effective | ✓ Jitsi Meet is cost effective. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK is Cost Effective |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ Jitsi Meet not provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration. | ✕ Separate SDK | ✓ VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration |
Fully Customizable UI | ✕ Jitsi Meet not allows for a customizable UI. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI |
Metaverse Platform Support | ✕ Jitsi Meet not support Metaverse platform. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform |
Legacy Solution | ✓ No | ||
Session Analytics | ✕ Jitsi Meet offer limited analytics option. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option |
Data Tracks | ✕ Jitsi Meet offer limited data tracks option. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer track data option |
features | Jitsi | BigBlueButton | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of Participants (Including Hosts) | ✕ Jitsi Meet supports limited participants. | ✕ Upto 100 Participants Only | ✓ VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Requires high coding effort | ✕ Complex Integration | ✓ VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration |
Adpative Audio/Video Quality | ✕ Jitsi Meet not offers adaptive audio/video quality. | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality. |
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network | ✕ No | ✕ 3rd Party Deployment | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ Role Management, Permissions, Policy & Templates are limited in Jitsi Meet. | ✓ 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 | ✕ Manual configuration needed | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available (No need for manual config.) |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ Complex integration | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✓ Yes | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Easy Integration |
Webhooks | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | NA | Monthly Price | ✓ Pay-as-You-Go Plan |
Interactive Live Streaming | NA | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming |
Cloud Recording | ✕ Jitsi Meet not offers cloud recording capabilities. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✕ Jitsi Meet not provides an interactive whiteboard feature. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature |
Multi-platform | ✕ Jitsi Meet not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach | ✓ VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach | |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ Jitsi Meet provides limited support for interactive participants. | ✕ Upto 100 | ✓ Upto 5,000 |
Mobile Browser Support | ✕ Jitsi Meet offers limited support for mobile browsers. | ✕ Limited | ✓ Video support 91% mobile browsers |
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity | ✕ Jitsi Meet not 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 | ✕ Jitsi Meet is not 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 | ✓ Jitsi Meet supports full HD recording. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording |
Open Source Templates | ✕ Jitsi Meet not heavily rely on open source templates. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK rely on open source templates |
Full Custom roles | ✕ Limited to host & participant roles | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles |
HLS Streaming | ✓ Jitsi supports HLS streaming. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming |
Cost-effective | ✓ Jitsi Meet is cost effective. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK is Cost Effective |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ Jitsi Meet not provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration. | ✕ Separate SDK | ✓ VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration |
Fully Customizable UI | ✕ Jitsi Meet not allows for a customizable UI. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI |
Metaverse Platform Support | ✕ Jitsi Meet not support Metaverse platform. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform |
Legacy Solution | ✓ No | ||
Session Analytics | ✕ Jitsi Meet offer limited analytics option. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option |
Data Tracks | ✕ Jitsi Meet offer limited data tracks option. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer track data option |
Price Comparison : Jitsi vs BigBlueButton vs Video SDK
features | Jitsi | BigBlueButton | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | NA | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount |
Video Conferencing | NA |
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Analytics | ✕ No | NA | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard |
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio | NA | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month | NA | ✕ No | ✓ 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):
| $0.004 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):
| $0.001 per participant minutes |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control |
Compliance & Privacy | ✕ Jitsi not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✕ BigBlueButton not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✓ Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
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Cloud Recording Pricing | NA | Recording storage: $19 per TB per month
(for 25 participants on session) |
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RTMP Pricing | NA | $2.5 per GB per month |
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ILS Pricing | NA | $99 per month
(For Maximum 25 users per 60 min session) |
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Storage Pricing | NA |
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features | Jitsi | BigBlueButton | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | NA | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount |
Video Conferencing | NA |
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Analytics | ✕ No | NA | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard |
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio | NA | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month | NA | ✕ No | ✓ 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):
| $0.004 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):
| $0.001 per participant minutes |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control |
Compliance & Privacy | ✕ Jitsi not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✕ BigBlueButton not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✓ Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
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Cloud Recording Pricing | NA | Recording storage: $19 per TB per month
(for 25 participants on session) |
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RTMP Pricing | NA | $2.5 per GB per month |
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ILS Pricing | NA | $99 per month
(For Maximum 25 users per 60 min session) |
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Storage Pricing | NA |
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Support Comparison : Jitsi vs BigBlueButton vs Video SDK
features | Jitsi | BigBlueButton | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Cost | NA | $149/mo | Free |
Access to Testing | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✕ No | ✓ Yes, but Additional.
| ✓ Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime |
features | Jitsi | BigBlueButton | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Cost | NA | $149/mo | Free |
Access to Testing | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✕ No | ✓ Yes, but Additional.
| ✓ Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime |
Discover why Video SDK is the top choice for customers
“We 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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