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OpenVidu vs BigBlueButton

A head-to-head comparison of OpenVidu and BigBlueButton, 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.
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?
Openvidu and BigBlueButton are web conferencing platforms designed to facilitate real-time communication, collaboration, and learning. Openvidu offers a robust set of features, including real-time video and audio communication, screen sharing, and recording, while BigBlueButton focuses on the educational sector, offering features tailored to virtual classrooms. However, there are some key differences beetween comparison of OpenVidu and BigBlueButton 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 BigBlueButton, and understand why Video SDK emerges as a much better choice for all your requirements.

Features Comparison : OpenVidu vs BigBlueButton vs Video SDK

OpenVidu
BigBlueButton
VideoSDK
No. of Participants (Including Hosts)
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OpenVidu support 5 Participant Only.
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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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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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3rd Party Deployment
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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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Not 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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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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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
Monthly Price
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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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Yes
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VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities
Interactive Whiteboard
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Yes
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Yes
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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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VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach
Interactive Participant Support
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OpenVidu offer Limited Support.
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Upto 100
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Upto 5,000
Mobile Browser Support
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Limited (iOS not supported)
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Limited
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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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Yes
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VideoSDK supports full HD recording
Open Source Templates
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No
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Yes
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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
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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 BigBlueButton vs Video SDK

OpenVidu
BigBlueButton
VideoSDK
Volume Discount
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No
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Yes
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VideoSDK offer the

Volume Discount

Video Conferencing
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Yes
  • 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
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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
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
$0.002 per participant minutes
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls
0.0006$ core/minute.
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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OpenVidu 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
  • $5.18 per 6 cores for 24 hours
  • $25.92 per 10 cores for 24 hours
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
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Not Included
$2.5 per GB per month
  • $15 per 1,000 minutes
ILS Pricing
Aggregated resolution based per participant pricing
$99 per month (For Maximum 25 users per 60 min session)
  • $0.001 per participant minute (Support Full HD)
Storage Pricing
Extra Cost
  • 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 : OpenVidu vs BigBlueButton vs Video SDK

OpenVidu
BigBlueButton
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
$149/mo
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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Yes
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Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers
SLAs
Additional (24x7 or NBD (Next Business Day))
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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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