OpenVidu vs Red5

A head-to-head comparison of OpenVidu and Red5, 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. It is a low-level SDK that provides complete control over the video conferencing experience.

Red5

Red5 is a free and open-source media server that enables real-time streaming of video and audio over the internet. It is a flexible platform that can be used to build a wide variety of streaming applications on demand. However, RED5 is expensive to run for large-scale streaming due to high computing resource requirements and lack of pre-built applications.

How Video SDK make a difference?

OpenVidu and Red5 are both server-side technologies for building real-time communication applications. OpenVidu is a platform that combines WebRTC and other web technologies to create real-time video conferencing app, while Red5 is a media server that can handle various types of media streaming, including live video and audio. However, there are some key differences beetween OpenVidu and Red5 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 Red5, and understand why Video SDK emerges as a much better choice for all your requirements.

Features Comparison : OpenVidu vs Red5 vs Video SDK

OpenVidu
Red5
Video SDK

No. of participants (Including hosts)

5 Participant Only

Upto 250 Participants

Up to millions of viewers

Ease of SDK Integration

Hard Integration takes 3+ months

Complex Integration

Avg. integration takes only 2 weeks

Adpative audio/video quality

Not Available

Available

Available

Works behind the Firewall, Private Network

Yes

  • Only Available for Enterprise Plan

No

Yes

Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates

Not available

Yes

Available

Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency

Not available

Not Available

Available

Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming

Not available

Not Available

Available

Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc.

Separate integration

Not Available

Available

Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware

Separate integration

Not Available

Available

Webhooks

Not Available

Available

Available

Pricing Model

Usage Based

Subscription Based

Usage based

Interactive Live Streaming

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cloud Recording

Yes (Only on Enterprise Plan)

No

Yes

Interactive Whiteboard

Yes

No

Yes

Multi-platform

No

No

Yes

Interactive Participant Support

Limited Support

Upto 1000

Up to 5,000

Mobile browser support

Limited (iOS not supported)

Limited (25%)

90%

Automatic audio / video degrade, re-connectivity

Yes

No

Yes

Audio & Video powered by AI

No

No

Yes

Independent of Open Source Dependency

No

No

Yes

Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS

No

No

Yes

API for building specific features such as collaborative games, polls etc

Limited

Yes

Yes

API to build social features such as merging rooms, battles, coins, gifts sending etc

Limited

No

Yes

Full HD recording

No (Only on Enterprise Plan)

No

Yes

Open source templates

No

No

Yes

Full Custom roles

Yes

No

Yes

HLS Streaming

No

Yes

Yes

Cost-effective

No

No

Yes

Prebuilt SDK

Separate SDK

Separate SDK

Yes

Fully customizable UI

Not Flexible

No

Yes

Metaverse platform support

No

No

Yes

Session analytics

Basic

No

Yes

Data Tracks

Basic

No

Yes

Price Comparison : OpenVidu vs Red5 vs Video SDK

OpenVidu
Red5
Video SDK

Volume Discount

No

No

Yes

Video Conferencing

Yes

Developer Pro: $29.99 per month Small- to medium-sized companies: $7,500 per year Enterprise services: $57,000 High volume: Custom pricing Startup Pro: $109

  • Video SD: $2.00
  • Video HD: $3.00
  • Video Full HD: $7.00
  • Video 2K: $7.00
  • Video 2K+: $7.00

Analytics

No

No

Free

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

$0.002 per participant minute

Minimum price for audio-only calls

0.0006$ core/minute.

Not Available

$0.0006 per participant min

Advanced Firewall Control

No

No

Free

Cloud recording pricing

  • $5.18 per 6 cores for 24 hours
  • $25.92 per 10 cores for 24 hours

On $3,399 per month Plan

  • 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 Included

On $3,399 per month Plan

  • $15 per 1,000 minutes

ILS pricing

Aggregated resolution based per participant pricing

Basic live streaming: $29.99 per month Growth Pro: $89 per year or $99 per month Bulk discounts: Available for large enterprise installations"

  • $0.001 per participant minute (Also supports Full HD)

Storage pricing

Extra Cost

Developer Pro: $29.99 per month Small- to medium-sized companies: $7,500 per year Enterprise services: $57,000 High volume: Custom pricing Startup Pro: $109

  • $3 per 1000 minutes per month

Support Comparison : OpenVidu vs Red5 vs Video SDK

OpenVidu
Red5
Video SDK

Support

Paid

Yes

Yes

Cost

  • Email support costs $0.0006 per core per minute.
  • Community support is free

Basic live streaming: $29.99 per month Growth Pro: $89 per year or $99 per month Small- to medium-sized companies: $7,500 per year Enterprise services: $57,000 per year High volume: Custom pricing

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)

No

Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers

SLAs

Additional (24x7 or NBD (Next Business Day))

Yes

Inexpensive 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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“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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