WebRTC vs Kurento
A head-to-head comparison of WebRTC and Kurento, And what features and value does Video SDK offer?
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.
Kurento is an open-source WebRTC media server. Kurento 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.
How Video SDK make a difference?
WebRTC and Kurento are both technologies that facilitate real-time communication, particularly for video and audio streaming in web applications. However, they serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics. It's essential to be aware of their limitations.
Introducing Video SDK- a powerful and easy-to-use video conferencing SDK that offers a wide range of features, including chat, polls, breakout rooms, streaming capability, and RTMP out. It is the perfect solution for businesses and organizations of all sizes that need to create high-quality and engaging real-time communication experiences.
Here is a comparison of Video SDK with WebRTC and Kurento, and understand why Video SDK is a much better choice for all your needs.
Features comparison : WebRTC vs Kurento vs Video SDK
features | WebRTC | Kurento | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of participants (Including hosts) | ✕ 2-3 participants only | ✕ 133 Participants Only | ✓ Up to millions of viewers |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Complex | ✕ Complex Integration | ✓ Avg. integration takes only 2 weeks |
Adpative audio/video quality | ✓ Available | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Works behind the Firewall, Private Network | ✕ No | ✕ Separate Deployment | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available |
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency | ✕ No | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✕ No | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ No | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ No | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Webhooks | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | NA | NA | ✓ Usage based |
Interactive Live Streaming | NA | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Cloud Recording | NA | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Multi-platform | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ Very limited | ✕ Upto 133 Only | ✓ Up to 5,000 |
Mobile browser support | ✕ 20% | ✕ Limited | ✓ 90% |
Automatic audio / video degrade, re-connectivity | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
API for building specific features such as collaborative games, polls etc | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
API to build social features such as merging rooms, battles, coins, gifts sending etc | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD recording | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Open source templates | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full Custom roles | ✕ Limited | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
HLS Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Cost-effective | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ No | ✕ Separate SDK | ✓ Yes |
Fully customizable UI | ✕ Yes, but requires much efforts | ✕ Low Customization | ✓ Yes |
Metaverse platform support | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Legacy Solution | ✓ Yes | ✓ No | |
Session analytics | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Data Tracks | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
features | WebRTC | Kurento | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of participants (Including hosts) | ✕ 2-3 participants only | ✕ 133 Participants Only | ✓ Up to millions of viewers |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Complex | ✕ Complex Integration | ✓ Avg. integration takes only 2 weeks |
Adpative audio/video quality | ✓ Available | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Works behind the Firewall, Private Network | ✕ No | ✕ Separate Deployment | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available |
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency | ✕ No | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✕ No | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ No | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ No | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Webhooks | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | NA | NA | ✓ Usage based |
Interactive Live Streaming | NA | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Cloud Recording | NA | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Multi-platform | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ Very limited | ✕ Upto 133 Only | ✓ Up to 5,000 |
Mobile browser support | ✕ 20% | ✕ Limited | ✓ 90% |
Automatic audio / video degrade, re-connectivity | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
API for building specific features such as collaborative games, polls etc | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
API to build social features such as merging rooms, battles, coins, gifts sending etc | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD recording | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Open source templates | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full Custom roles | ✕ Limited | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
HLS Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Cost-effective | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ No | ✕ Separate SDK | ✓ Yes |
Fully customizable UI | ✕ Yes, but requires much efforts | ✕ Low Customization | ✓ Yes |
Metaverse platform support | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Legacy Solution | ✓ Yes | ✓ No | |
Session analytics | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Data Tracks | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Price Comparison : WebRTC vs Kurento vs Video SDK
features | WebRTC | Kurento | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | NA | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Video Conferencing | NA | ✓ Yes |
|
Analytics | NA | ✕ No | ✓ Free |
Separate pricing for video and audio | NA | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 minutes every month | NA | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Minimum price for video calls | NA | Not Available | $0.002 per participant minute |
Minimum price for audio-only calls | NA | Not Available | $0.0006 per participant min |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Free |
Cloud recording pricing | NA | ✕ Not Include |
|
RTMP pricing | NA | Not Include |
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ILS pricing | NA | Not Include |
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Storage pricing | NA | Separate Price |
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features | WebRTC | Kurento | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | NA | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Video Conferencing | NA | ✓ Yes |
|
Analytics | NA | ✕ No | ✓ Free |
Separate pricing for video and audio | NA | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 minutes every month | NA | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Minimum price for video calls | NA | Not Available | $0.002 per participant minute |
Minimum price for audio-only calls | NA | Not Available | $0.0006 per participant min |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Free |
Cloud recording pricing | NA | ✕ Not Include |
|
RTMP pricing | NA | Not Include |
|
ILS pricing | NA | Not Include |
|
Storage pricing | NA | Separate Price |
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Support Comparison : WebRTC vs Kurento vs Video SDK
features | WebRTC | Kurento | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | NA | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Cost | NA | Not Available | Free |
Access to Testing | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK. |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Inexpensive SLA with 99.9% uptime |
features | WebRTC | Kurento | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | NA | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Cost | NA | Not Available | Free |
Access to Testing | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK. |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Inexpensive SLA with 99.9% uptime |
Discover why Video SDK is the top choice for customers
“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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