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LiveKit vs OpenVidu

A head-to-head comparison of LiveKit and OpenVidu, And what features does Video SDK offer?
LiveKit

Livekit

is a collection of SDKs that enables the integration of live video and audio into your native applications. It offers various notable features, including live streaming, in-game communication, video calls, and more. Livekit utilizes a modern, end-to-end WebRTC stack to deliver seamless and high-quality real-time communication experiences.
OpenVidu
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?
LiveKit and OpenVidu are both open-source WebRTC streaming servers that allow developers to build real-time video and audio applications. Livekit is designed for building real-time video and audio applications. OpenVidu is a platform for building and deploying WebRTC applications. However, there are some key differences and limitations between these two platforms.
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 LiveKit vs OpenVidu, and understand why Video SDK is a much better choice for all your needs.

Features comparison : LiveKit vs OpenVidu vs Video SDK

LiveKit
OpenVidu
VideoSDK
No. of Participants (Including Hosts)
LiveKit supports limited participants.
OpenVidu support 5 Participant Only.
VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants
Ease of SDK Integration
Development is moderately tough
OpenVidu needs 3+ month to SDK intergration.
VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for

SDK integration

Adpative Audio/Video Quality
LiveKit not offers adaptive audio/video quality.
Adpative audio/video quality is not available in OpenVidu.
VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality.
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network
No
Yes
  • Only Available for Enterprise Plan
Yes
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
Limited to host & participant roles
OpenVidu not offer Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates.
VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency
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.
Available (No need for manual config.)
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc.
In LiveKit collaborative features is not available.
In OpenVidu SDK need Separate integration for Build collaborative features.
VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware
Not Available
Separate integration
Easy Integration
Webhooks
Not Available
Not Available
Available
Pricing Model
Subscription based
Usage Based
Pay-as-You-Go

Plan

Interactive Live Streaming
LiveKit supports interactive live streaming.
Yes
VideoSDK supports

Interactive Live Streaming

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

Price Comparison : LiveKit vs OpenVidu vs Video SDK

LiveKit
OpenVidu
VideoSDK
Volume Discount
LiveKit not offer the volume discount.
No
VideoSDK offer the

Volume Discount

Video Conferencing
  • $20 per 1,000 minutes
Yes
  • Video SD: $2.00
  • Video HD: $3.00
  • Video Full HD: $7.00
  • Video 2K: $7.00
  • Video 2K+: $7.00
Analytics
Free
No
VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard
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
$0.02 per participant minute
$0.0018 per core per minute
$0.002 per participant minutes
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls
$0.005 per participant minute
0.0006$ core/minute.
$0.0006 per participant minutes
Advanced Firewall Control
No
No
VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control
Compliance & Privacy
LiveKit not provides compliance & privacy support.
OpenVidu 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
No accurate data available
  • $5.18 per 6 cores for 24 hours
  • $25.92 per 10 cores for 24 hours
  • Video SD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants)
  • Video HD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants)
RTMP Pricing
No accurate data available
Not Included
  • $15 per 1,000 minutes
ILS Pricing
  • $69 per hour (upto 500 viewers only and doesn't support Full HD)
Aggregated resolution based per participant pricing
  • $0.001 per participant minute (Support Full HD)
Storage Pricing
No accurate data available
Extra Cost
  • $3 per 1000 minutes per month

Support Comparison : LiveKit vs OpenVidu vs Video SDK

LiveKit
OpenVidu
VideoSDK
Support
Yes
Paid
Yes
Cost
Only accounts having Standard or Enterprise plan
  • Email support costs $0.0006 per core per minute.
  • Community support is free
Free
Access to Testing
No
Yes
All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK
Access to TAM / CS Engineer
No
Yes (Enterprise plan)
Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers
SLAs
Only accounts having Enterprise plan
Additional (24x7 or NBD (Next Business Day))
Affordable SLA with

99.9% Uptime

SUCCESS STORY

How ForagerOne built interactive learning platform 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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“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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