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OpenVidu vs Ant Media

A head-to-head comparison of OpenVidu and Ant Media, And what features does Video SDK offer?
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.
Ant Media Server
Ant Media is an open-source, enterprise-grade live streaming platform that enables businesses and organizations to broadcast live video content to their audiences at scale. It offers a wide range of features, including live video encoding, transcoding, recording, and distribution.
How Video SDK make a difference?
OpenVidu and Ant Media are two prominent video conferencing platforms. OpenVidu provides a simple and effective way to integrate video communication into your web or mobile applications, while Ant Media offers scalable and customizable solutions for live video streaming and video conferencing applications. However, there are some key differences beetween OpenVidu and Ant Media 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 OpenVidu vs Ant Media, and understand why Video SDK emerges as a much better choice for all your requirements.

Features Comparison : OpenVidu vs Ant Media vs Video SDK

OpenVidu
Ant Media Server
VideoSDK
No. of Participants (Including Hosts)
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OpenVidu support 5 Participant Only.
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6 Participants Only
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VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants
Ease of SDK Integration
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OpenVidu needs 3+ month to SDK intergration.
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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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Adpative audio/video quality is not available in OpenVidu.
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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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Yes
  • Only Available for Enterprise Plan
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No
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Yes
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
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OpenVidu not offer Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates.
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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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Partial Available
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Available
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming
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Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming is not available in OpenVidu SDK.
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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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In OpenVidu SDK need Separate integration for Build collaborative features.
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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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Separate integration
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Not Available
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Easy Integration
Webhooks
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Not Available
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Available
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Available
Pricing Model
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Usage Based
License Based
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Pay-as-You-Go

Plan

Interactive Live Streaming
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Yes
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Yes
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VideoSDK supports

Interactive Live Streaming

Cloud Recording
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Yes (Only on Enterprise Plan)
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No
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VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities
Interactive Whiteboard
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Yes
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No
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VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature
Multi-platform
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OpenVidu not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach.
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No
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VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach
Interactive Participant Support
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OpenVidu offer Limited Support.
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Upto 200
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Upto 5,000
Mobile Browser Support
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Limited (iOS not supported)
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Limited (30%)
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Video support 91% mobile browsers
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity
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Yes
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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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No
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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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Limited
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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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Limited
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No
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Yes
Full HD Recording
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No (Only on Enterprise Plan)
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No
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VideoSDK supports full HD recording
Open Source Templates
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No
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No
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VideoSDK rely on open source templates
Full Custom roles
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Yes
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Yes
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VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles
HLS Streaming
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OpenVidu does not supports HLS streaming.
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Yes
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VideoSDK supports HLS streaming
Cost-effective
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OpenVidu is not cost effective.
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No
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VideoSDK is Cost Effective
Prebuilt SDK
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Separate SDK
Separate SDK
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VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration
Fully Customizable UI
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Not Flexible
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No
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VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI
Metaverse Platform Support
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No
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No
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VideoSDK support Metaverse platform
Session Analytics
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Basic
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Yes
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VideoSDK offer session analytics option
Data Tracks
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Basic
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No
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VideoSDK offer track data option

Price Comparison : OpenVidu vs Ant Media vs Video SDK

OpenVidu
Ant Media Server
VideoSDK
Volume Discount
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No
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No
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VideoSDK offer the

Volume Discount

Video Conferencing
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Yes
  • Yearly License: $99 to $2,499 Additional:
  • Hourly license: $0.09 per instance per hour
  • Annual license: $69 per month for self-hosted
  • Perpetual license: $1,999 for self-hosted"
  • 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
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No
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VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio
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Yes
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No
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Yes
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month
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No (15 days Free trial)
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No
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Yes
Minimum Price for Video Calls
$0.0018 per core per minute
Ranging from $99 to $2,499
$0.002 per participant minutes
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls
0.0006$ core/minute.
Ranging from $99 to $2,499
$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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OpenVidu not provides compliance & privacy support.
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Ant Media Server provides robust support for GDPR compliance.
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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
  • $5.18 per 6 cores for 24 hours
  • $25.92 per 10 cores for 24 hours
Hourly License: $0.09 per instance per hour Annual License (Self-Hosted): $69.00 per month
  • Video SD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants)
  • Video HD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants)
RTMP Pricing
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Not Included
Hourly License: $0.09 per instance per hour Annual License (Self-Hosted): $69.00 per month
  • $15 per 1,000 minutes
ILS Pricing
Aggregated resolution based per participant pricing
Hourly License: $0.09 per instance per hour Annual License (Self-Hosted): $69.00 per month Perpetual License (Self-Hosted): $1999.00
  • $0.001 per participant minute (Support Full HD)
Storage Pricing
Extra Cost
  • Yearly License: $99 to $2,499 Additional:
  • Hourly license: $0.09 per instance per hour
  • Annual license: $69 per month for self-hosted
  • Perpetual license: $1,999 for self-hosted"
  • $3 per 1000 minutes per month

Support Comparison : OpenVidu vs Ant Media vs Video SDK

OpenVidu
Ant Media Server
VideoSDK
Support
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Paid
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Yes
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Yes
Cost
  • Email support costs $0.0006 per core per minute.
  • Community support is free
  • Premium: $999 per month or $799 per month annually, with a response time of 2 hours and a resolution time of 24 hours
Ant Media Server also offers three pricing editions:
  • Monthly license: $99 per month
  • Annual license: $948 per year
  • Perpetual license: $2,499 for a one-time purchase
Free
Access to Testing
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Yes
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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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Yes (Enterprise plan)
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No
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Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers
SLAs
Additional (24x7 or NBD (Next Business Day))
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Yes (Enterprise Plan)
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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
Ankur Chandra-Engineering Manager at Fynd
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β€œI 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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