Vonage vs WebRTC
How do Vonage and WebRTC compare? And what does Video SDK offer?
Vonage Video API, formerly known as TokBox, empowers developers to craft personalized video experiences for their web, mobile, or desktop applications. With this API, developers can seamlessly integrate video communication features, offering users a unique and immersive video experience within their respective apps.
WebRTC is a free and open-source initiative that empowers web browsers with Real-Time Communications (RTC) capabilities through straightforward JavaScript APIs. The WebRTC components have been finely tuned to effectively fulfill this objective.
How Video SDK make a difference
While exploring the world of real-time communications, Vonage and WebRTC emerge as promising choices. Vonage presents contemporary APIs and collaborative features, while WebRTC stands as a dependable open-source solution.
However, Video SDK brings a transformative element into play. But what makes it stand out? This page conducts a thorough comparison between Vonage and WebRTC, unveiling the factors that contribute to Video SDK's outstanding performance. A perfect solution customized to suit your specific needs!
Features comparison : Vonage vs WebRTC vs Video SDK
features | Vonage | WebRTC | Zoom Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of participants (Including hosts) | ✕ Limited | ✕ 2-3 participants only | ✕ Limited |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Requires high coding effort | ✕ Complex | ✕ Tough and restrictive |
Adpative audio/video quality | ✕ No | ✓ Available | ✕ Not available |
Works behind the Firewall, Private Network | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ Limited | ✕ No | ✕ Limited |
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency | ✕ Not available | ✕ No | ✕ Not available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✕ Not available | ✕ No | ✕ Not available |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ Not available | ✕ No | ✕ Free, but limited |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Not available | ✕ No | ✕ Not available |
Webhooks | ✕ Available but not for everything | ✓ Yes | ✕ Only for a few states |
Pricing Model | ✓ Usage based | NA | ✓ Usage based |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Yes | NA | ✕ No |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Yes | NA | ✓ Yes |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Multi-platform | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ Limited | ✕ Very limited | ✕ Up to 300 |
Mobile browser support | ✕ Limited | ✕ 20% | ✕ Chrome only |
Automatic audio / video degrade, re-connectivity | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No |
API for building specific features such as collaborative games, polls etc | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No |
API to build social features such as merging rooms, battles, coins, gifts sending etc | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Full HD recording | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Open source templates | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
Full Custom roles | ✕ Limited | ✕ Limited | ✕ No |
HLS Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
Cost-effective | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Fully customizable UI | ✕ Limited | ✕ Yes, but requires much efforts | ✕ No |
Metaverse platform support | ✕ Limited | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
Session analytics | ✕ Paid | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Data Tracks | ✕ Paid | ✕ No | ✕ No |
features | Vonage | WebRTC | Zoom Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of participants (Including hosts) | ✕ Limited | ✕ 2-3 participants only | ✕ Limited |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Requires high coding effort | ✕ Complex | ✕ Tough and restrictive |
Adpative audio/video quality | ✕ No | ✓ Available | ✕ Not available |
Works behind the Firewall, Private Network | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ Limited | ✕ No | ✕ Limited |
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency | ✕ Not available | ✕ No | ✕ Not available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✕ Not available | ✕ No | ✕ Not available |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ Not available | ✕ No | ✕ Free, but limited |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Not available | ✕ No | ✕ Not available |
Webhooks | ✕ Available but not for everything | ✓ Yes | ✕ Only for a few states |
Pricing Model | ✓ Usage based | NA | ✓ Usage based |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Yes | NA | ✕ No |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Yes | NA | ✓ Yes |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Multi-platform | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ Limited | ✕ Very limited | ✕ Up to 300 |
Mobile browser support | ✕ Limited | ✕ 20% | ✕ Chrome only |
Automatic audio / video degrade, re-connectivity | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No |
API for building specific features such as collaborative games, polls etc | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No |
API to build social features such as merging rooms, battles, coins, gifts sending etc | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Full HD recording | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Open source templates | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
Full Custom roles | ✕ Limited | ✕ Limited | ✕ No |
HLS Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
Cost-effective | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Fully customizable UI | ✕ Limited | ✕ Yes, but requires much efforts | ✕ No |
Metaverse platform support | ✕ Limited | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
Session analytics | ✕ Paid | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Data Tracks | ✕ Paid | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Cost comparison : Vonage vs WebRTC vs Video SDK
features | Vonage | WebRTC | Zoom Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✕ Available, but limited | NA | ✕ No |
Video Conferencing |
| NA |
|
Analytics | ✕ Paid | NA | ✕ No |
Separate pricing for video and audio | ✓ Yes | NA | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 minutes every month | ✕ No | NA | ✕ No |
Minimum price for video calls | $0.00395 per participant minute | NA | $0.0035 per participant minute |
Minimum price for audio-only calls | $0.0017 per participant minute | NA | $0.0035 per participant minute |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ Paid | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Cloud recording pricing |
| NA |
|
RTMP pricing |
| NA |
|
ILS pricing |
| NA | NA |
Storage pricing |
| NA |
|
features | Vonage | WebRTC | Zoom Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✕ Available, but limited | NA | ✕ No |
Video Conferencing |
| NA |
|
Analytics | ✕ Paid | NA | ✕ No |
Separate pricing for video and audio | ✓ Yes | NA | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 minutes every month | ✕ No | NA | ✕ No |
Minimum price for video calls | $0.00395 per participant minute | NA | $0.0035 per participant minute |
Minimum price for audio-only calls | $0.0017 per participant minute | NA | $0.0035 per participant minute |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ Paid | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Cloud recording pricing |
| NA |
|
RTMP pricing |
| NA |
|
ILS pricing |
| NA | NA |
Storage pricing |
| NA |
|
Support comparison : Vonage vs WebRTC vs Video SDK
features | Vonage | WebRTC | Zoom Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ Paid | NA | ✕ No |
Cost | Plans greater than $5500 | NA |
|
Access to Testing | ✕ Only paid accounts | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✕ Multiple tiers plan | ✕ No | ✕ No |
SLAs | ✕ Multiple tiers plan | ✕ No | ✕ No |
features | Vonage | WebRTC | Zoom Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ Paid | NA | ✕ No |
Cost | Plans greater than $5500 | NA |
|
Access to Testing | ✕ Only paid accounts | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✕ Multiple tiers plan | ✕ No | ✕ No |
SLAs | ✕ Multiple tiers plan | ✕ No | ✕ No |
See why customers love Video SDK
“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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