What is the best for video conferencing?

Video SDK is generally the best for video conferencing because it is easy to use, performant, and scalable. It is also designed for low latency and high quality video and audio.

Why is Video SDK recommended over Kurento for real-time video communication?

Video SDK is recommended for its ease of use, high performance, reliability, and comprehensive feature set.

Which is more scalable?

VideoSDK is more scalable than Kurento because it uses a distributed architecture that is designed to scale horizontally. This means that VideoSDK can handle a larger number of concurrent users than Kurento.

How does Kurento compare to Video SDK in terms of ease of use?

Video SDK is easy to integrate, even for those with limited experience. In contrast, Kurento can be more challenging to use and requires more technical expertise for integration.

Which has better performance?

VideoSDK generally offers better performance than Kurento, especially for high-definition video conferencing. This is because VideoSDK is optimized for performance and uses a number of techniques to reduce latency and improve video quality.

Which solution offers better interaction quality?

Both solutions provide good interaction quality, but Video SDK might leverage advanced codecs for enhanced quality.

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Features Comparison: Kurento vs Video SDK

features	Kurento	VideoSDK
No. of Participants (Including Hosts)	✕ 133 Participants Only	✓ VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants
Ease of SDK Integration	✕ Complex Integration	✓ VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration
Adpative Audio/Video Quality	✓ Available	✓ VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality.
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network	✕ Separate Deployment	✓ Yes
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates	✓ Yes	✓ VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency	✕ Not Available	✓ Available
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming	✓ Available	✓ Available (No need for manual config.)
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc.	✕ Not Available	✓ VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware	✕ Not Available	✓ Easy Integration
Webhooks	✓ Available	✓ Available
Pricing Model	NA	✓ Pay-as-You-Go Plan
Interactive Live Streaming	✓ Yes	✓ VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming
Cloud Recording	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities
Interactive Whiteboard	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature
Multi-platform	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach
Interactive Participant Support	✕ Upto 133 Only	✓ Upto 5,000
Mobile Browser Support	✕ Limited	✓ Video support 91% mobile browsers
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments..
Audio & Video powered by AI	✕ No	✓ Yes
Independent of Open Source Dependency	✕ No	✕ VideoSDK is not dependent on open source.
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS	✕ No	✓ Yes
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.)	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.)	✕ No	✓ Yes
Full HD Recording	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording
Open Source Templates	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK rely on open source templates
Full Custom roles	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles
HLS Streaming	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming
Cost-effective	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK is Cost Effective
Prebuilt SDK	✕ Separate SDK	✓ VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration
Fully Customizable UI	✕ Low Customization	✓ VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI
Metaverse Platform Support	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform
Session Analytics	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option
Data Tracks	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK offer track data option

features	Kurento	VideoSDK
No. of Participants (Including Hosts)	✕ 133 Participants Only	✓ VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants
Ease of SDK Integration	✕ Complex Integration	✓ VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration
Adpative Audio/Video Quality	✓ Available	✓ VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality.
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network	✕ Separate Deployment	✓ Yes
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates	✓ Yes	✓ VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency	✕ Not Available	✓ Available
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming	✓ Available	✓ Available (No need for manual config.)
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc.	✕ Not Available	✓ VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware	✕ Not Available	✓ Easy Integration
Webhooks	✓ Available	✓ Available
Pricing Model	NA	✓ Pay-as-You-Go Plan
Interactive Live Streaming	✓ Yes	✓ VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming
Cloud Recording	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities
Interactive Whiteboard	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature
Multi-platform	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach
Interactive Participant Support	✕ Upto 133 Only	✓ Upto 5,000
Mobile Browser Support	✕ Limited	✓ Video support 91% mobile browsers
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments..
Audio & Video powered by AI	✕ No	✓ Yes
Independent of Open Source Dependency	✕ No	✕ VideoSDK is not dependent on open source.
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS	✕ No	✓ Yes
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.)	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.)	✕ No	✓ Yes
Full HD Recording	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording
Open Source Templates	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK rely on open source templates
Full Custom roles	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles
HLS Streaming	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming
Cost-effective	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK is Cost Effective
Prebuilt SDK	✕ Separate SDK	✓ VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration
Fully Customizable UI	✕ Low Customization	✓ VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI
Metaverse Platform Support	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform
Session Analytics	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option
Data Tracks	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK offer track data option

Price Comparison: Kurento vs Video SDK

features	Kurento	VideoSDK
Volume Discount	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount
Video Conferencing	✓ Yes	Video SD: $2.00 Video HD: $3.00 Video Full HD: $7.00 Video 2K: $7.00 Video 2K+: $7.00
Analytics	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio	✕ No	✓ Yes
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month	✕ No	✓ Yes
Minimum Price for Video Calls	Not Available	$0.002 per participant minutes
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls	Not Available	$0.0006 per participant minutes
Advanced Firewall Control	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control
Compliance & Privacy	✕ Kurento not provides compliance & privacy support.	✓ 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	✕ Not Include	Video SD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants) Video HD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants)
RTMP Pricing	Not Include	$15 per 1,000 minutes
ILS Pricing	Not Include	$0.001 per participant minute (Support Full HD)
Storage Pricing	Separate Price	$3 per 1000 minutes per month

features	Kurento	VideoSDK
Volume Discount	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount
Video Conferencing	✓ Yes	Video SD: $2.00 Video HD: $3.00 Video Full HD: $7.00 Video 2K: $7.00 Video 2K+: $7.00
Analytics	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio	✕ No	✓ Yes
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month	✕ No	✓ Yes
Minimum Price for Video Calls	Not Available	$0.002 per participant minutes
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls	Not Available	$0.0006 per participant minutes
Advanced Firewall Control	✕ No	✓ VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control
Compliance & Privacy	✕ Kurento not provides compliance & privacy support.	✓ 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	✕ Not Include	Video SD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants) Video HD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants)
RTMP Pricing	Not Include	$15 per 1,000 minutes
ILS Pricing	Not Include	$0.001 per participant minute (Support Full HD)
Storage Pricing	Separate Price	$3 per 1000 minutes per month

Support Comparison: Kurento vs Video SDK

features	Kurento	VideoSDK
Support	✕ No	✓ Yes
Cost	Not Available	Free
Access to Testing	✓ Yes	✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK
Access to TAM / CS Engineer	✓ Yes	✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers
SLAs	✕ No	✓ Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime

features	Kurento	VideoSDK
Support	✕ No	✓ Yes
Cost	Not Available	Free
Access to Testing	✓ Yes	✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK
Access to TAM / CS Engineer	✓ Yes	✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers
SLAs	✕ No	✓ Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime

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