OpenVidu vs Kurento
A head-to-head comparison of OpenVidu and Kurento, And what features does VideoSDK offer?
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.
Kurento is an open-source WebRTC media server. Kurento Media Server is built on top of GStreamer, a multimedia framework that is known for its performance. It provides full support for WebRTC, which is a standardized technology for real-time communication over the web, with the Kurento API enabling developers to interact with the server and customize its functionality.
How VideoSDK make a difference?
OpenVidu and Kurento are both open-source Web Real-Time Communication media server frameworks. OpenVidu provides a high-level API that abstracts many of the complexities of WebRTC, while Kurento is more low-level, offering greater control but requiring developers to manage more of the WebRTC-specific tasks themselves. However, there are some key differences beetween comparison of OpenVidu and Kurento so it's essential to be aware of their limitations and constraints.
Presenting the VideoSDK - 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 VideoSDK with OpenVidu vs Kurento, and understand why VideoSDK emerges as a much better choice for all your requirements.
Features Comparison : OpenVidu vs Kurento vs VideoSDK
Explore a features comparison of OpenVidu, Kurento, and VideoSDK to make informed choices for real-time video communication integration.
features | OpenVidu | Kurento |  VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of Participants (Including Hosts) | ✕ OpenVidu support 5 Participant Only. | ✕ 133 Participants Only | ✓ VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ OpenVidu needs 3+ month to SDK intergration. | ✕ Complex Integration | ✓ VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration |
Adpative Audio/Video Quality | ✕ Adpative audio/video quality is not available in OpenVidu. | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality. |
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network | ✕ Yes
| ✕ Separate Deployment | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ OpenVidu not offer 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 | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✕ Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming is not available in OpenVidu SDK. | ✓ Available | ✓ Available (No need for manual config.) |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ In OpenVidu SDK need Separate integration for Build collaborative features. | ✕ Not Available | ✓ VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Separate integration | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Easy Integration |
Webhooks | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | ✕ Usage Based | NA | ✓ Pay-as-You-Go Plan |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Yes (Only on Enterprise Plan) | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature |
Multi-platform | ✕ OpenVidu not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ OpenVidu offer Limited Support. | ✕ Upto 133 Only | ✓ Upto 5,000 |
Mobile Browser Support | ✕ Limited (iOS not supported) | ✕ Limited | ✓ Video support 91% mobile browsers |
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments.. |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ VideoSDK is not dependent on open source. |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.) | ✓ Limited | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.) | ✕ Limited | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD Recording | ✕ No (Only on Enterprise Plan) | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording |
Open Source Templates | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK rely on open source templates |
Full Custom roles | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles |
HLS Streaming | ✕ OpenVidu does not supports HLS streaming. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming |
Cost-effective | ✕ OpenVidu is not cost effective. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK is Cost Effective |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ Separate SDK | ✕ Separate SDK | ✓ VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration |
Fully Customizable UI | ✕ Not Flexible | ✕ Low Customization | ✓ VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI |
Metaverse Platform Support | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform |
Session Analytics | ✕ Basic | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option |
Data Tracks | ✕ Basic | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer track data option |
features | OpenVidu | Kurento | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of Participants (Including Hosts) | ✕ OpenVidu support 5 Participant Only. | ✕ 133 Participants Only | ✓ VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ OpenVidu needs 3+ month to SDK intergration. | ✕ Complex Integration | ✓ VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration |
Adpative Audio/Video Quality | ✕ Adpative audio/video quality is not available in OpenVidu. | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality. |
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network | ✕ Yes
| ✕ Separate Deployment | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ OpenVidu not offer 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 | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✕ Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming is not available in OpenVidu SDK. | ✓ Available | ✓ Available (No need for manual config.) |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ In OpenVidu SDK need Separate integration for Build collaborative features. | ✕ Not Available | ✓ VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Separate integration | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Easy Integration |
Webhooks | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | ✕ Usage Based | NA | ✓ Pay-as-You-Go Plan |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Yes (Only on Enterprise Plan) | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature |
Multi-platform | ✕ OpenVidu not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ OpenVidu offer Limited Support. | ✕ Upto 133 Only | ✓ Upto 5,000 |
Mobile Browser Support | ✕ Limited (iOS not supported) | ✕ Limited | ✓ Video support 91% mobile browsers |
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments.. |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ VideoSDK is not dependent on open source. |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.) | ✓ Limited | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.) | ✕ Limited | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD Recording | ✕ No (Only on Enterprise Plan) | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording |
Open Source Templates | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK rely on open source templates |
Full Custom roles | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles |
HLS Streaming | ✕ OpenVidu does not supports HLS streaming. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming |
Cost-effective | ✕ OpenVidu is not cost effective. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK is Cost Effective |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ Separate SDK | ✕ Separate SDK | ✓ VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration |
Fully Customizable UI | ✕ Not Flexible | ✕ Low Customization | ✓ VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI |
Metaverse Platform Support | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform |
Session Analytics | ✕ Basic | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option |
Data Tracks | ✕ Basic | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer track data option |
Price Comparison : OpenVidu vs Kurento vs VideoSDK
Compare cost structures of OpenVidu, Kurento, and VideoSDK to identify cost-effective solutions for integrating real-time communication features into applications.
features | OpenVidu | Kurento | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount |
Video Conferencing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
|
Analytics | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard |
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month | ✕ No (15 days Free trial) | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Minimum Price for Video Calls | $0.0018 per core per minute | Not Available | $0.004 per participant minutes |
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls | 0.0006$ core/minute. | Not Available | $0.001 per participant minutes |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control |
Compliance & Privacy | ✕ OpenVidu not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✕ Kurento not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✓ Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
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Cloud Recording Pricing |
| ✕ Not Include |
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RTMP Pricing | ✕ Not Included | Not Include |
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ILS Pricing | Aggregated resolution based per participant pricing | Not Include |
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Storage Pricing | Extra Cost | Separate Price |
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features | OpenVidu | Kurento | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount |
Video Conferencing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
|
Analytics | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard |
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month | ✕ No (15 days Free trial) | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Minimum Price for Video Calls | $0.0018 per core per minute | Not Available | $0.004 per participant minutes |
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls | 0.0006$ core/minute. | Not Available | $0.001 per participant minutes |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control |
Compliance & Privacy | ✕ OpenVidu not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✕ Kurento not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✓ Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
|
Cloud Recording Pricing |
| ✕ Not Include |
|
RTMP Pricing | ✕ Not Included | Not Include |
|
ILS Pricing | Aggregated resolution based per participant pricing | Not Include |
|
Storage Pricing | Extra Cost | Separate Price |
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Support Comparison : OpenVidu vs Kurento vs VideoSDK
Analyze and contrast the support services offered by OpenVidu, Kurento, and VideoSDK to ensure smooth integration and reliable maintenance of real-time communication functionalities in applications.
features | OpenVidu | Kurento | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ Paid | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Cost |
| Not Available | Free |
Access to Testing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✓ Yes (Enterprise plan) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | Additional (24x7 or NBD (Next Business Day)) | ✕ No | ✓ Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime |
features | OpenVidu | Kurento | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ Paid | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Cost |
| Not Available | Free |
Access to Testing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✓ Yes (Enterprise plan) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | Additional (24x7 or NBD (Next Business Day)) | ✕ No | ✓ Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime |
Discover why Video SDK is the top choice for customers
“I 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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