BigBlueButton vs Mesibo
A head-to-head comparison of BigBlueButton vs Mesibo, And what features does Video SDK offer?
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.
Mesibo is a cloud-based messaging platform designed for businesses and organizations that need a secure and reliable way to communicate with their employees, customers, and partners. It ensure that your messages are only seen by the people you intend to send them to.
How Video SDK make a difference?
BigBlueButton and Mesibo are two different communication platforms with distinct purposes and features. BigBlueButton is primarily designed for online learning and virtual classrooms, while Mesibo is more of a real-time messaging and chat platform suitable for integrating chat features into various applications. However, there are some key differences beetween comparison of BigBlueButton and Mesibo 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 BigBlueButton vs Mesibo, and understand why Video SDK emerges as a much better choice for all your requirements.
Features Comparison : BigBlueButton vs Mesibo vs Video SDK
features | BigBlueButton | Mesibo | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of Participants (Including Hosts) | ✕ Upto 100 Participants Only | ✕ Upto 128 Participants Only | ✓ VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Complex Integration | ✕ Complex Integration | ✓ VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration |
Adpative Audio/Video Quality | ✓ Available | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality. |
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network | ✕ 3rd Party Deployment | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✓ Yes | ✓ 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 | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available | ✓ Available (No need for manual config.) |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✓ Available | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Not Available | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Easy Integration |
Webhooks | ✓ Available | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | Monthly Price | ✓ Usage Based | ✓ Pay-as-You-Go Plan |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature |
Multi-platform | ✓ VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach | ||
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ Upto 100 | ✕ Upto 128 | ✓ Upto 5,000 |
Mobile Browser Support | ✕ Limited | ✕ Limited | ✓ Video support 91% mobile browsers |
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity | ✕ No | ✕ 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.) | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.) | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD Recording | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording |
Open Source Templates | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK rely on open source templates |
Full Custom roles | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles |
HLS Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming |
Cost-effective | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK is Cost Effective |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ Separate SDK | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration |
Fully Customizable UI | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI |
Metaverse Platform Support | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform |
Session Analytics | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option |
Data Tracks | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer track data option |
features | BigBlueButton | Mesibo | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of Participants (Including Hosts) | ✕ Upto 100 Participants Only | ✕ Upto 128 Participants Only | ✓ VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Complex Integration | ✕ Complex Integration | ✓ VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration |
Adpative Audio/Video Quality | ✓ Available | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality. |
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network | ✕ 3rd Party Deployment | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✓ Yes | ✓ 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 | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available | ✓ Available (No need for manual config.) |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✓ Available | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Not Available | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Easy Integration |
Webhooks | ✓ Available | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | Monthly Price | ✓ Usage Based | ✓ Pay-as-You-Go Plan |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature |
Multi-platform | ✓ VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach | ||
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ Upto 100 | ✕ Upto 128 | ✓ Upto 5,000 |
Mobile Browser Support | ✕ Limited | ✕ Limited | ✓ Video support 91% mobile browsers |
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity | ✕ No | ✕ 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.) | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.) | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD Recording | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording |
Open Source Templates | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK rely on open source templates |
Full Custom roles | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles |
HLS Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming |
Cost-effective | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK is Cost Effective |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ Separate SDK | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration |
Fully Customizable UI | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI |
Metaverse Platform Support | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform |
Session Analytics | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option |
Data Tracks | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK offer track data option |
Price Comparison : BigBlueButton vs Mesibo vs Video SDK
features | BigBlueButton | Mesibo | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount |
Video Conferencing |
| Price for the per GB bandwidth |
|
Analytics | NA | NA | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard |
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Minimum Price for Video Calls | Pro plan starts at $149.90 per year per license Additional Pricing (Maximum 25 users per 60 min session):
| Not Available (Price as per Bandwidth consumption) | $0.002 per participant minutes |
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls | Pro plan starts at $149.90 per year per license Additional Pricing (Maximum 25 users per 60 min session):
| Not Available (Price as per Bandwidth consumption) | $0.0006 per participant minutes |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control |
Compliance & Privacy | ✕ BigBlueButton not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✕ Mesibo provides robust support only for GDPR & HIPAA compliance. | ✓ Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
|
Cloud Recording Pricing | Recording storage: $19 per TB per month
(for 25 participants on session) | Recording storage: $10.9 per GB per month |
|
RTMP Pricing | $2.5 per GB per month | $2.5 per GB per month |
|
ILS Pricing | $99 per month
(For Maximum 25 users per 60 min session) | Pay-as-you-go Pricing |
|
Storage Pricing |
| $2.5 per GB per month |
|
features | BigBlueButton | Mesibo | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount |
Video Conferencing |
| Price for the per GB bandwidth |
|
Analytics | NA | NA | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard |
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Minimum Price for Video Calls | Pro plan starts at $149.90 per year per license Additional Pricing (Maximum 25 users per 60 min session):
| Not Available (Price as per Bandwidth consumption) | $0.002 per participant minutes |
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls | Pro plan starts at $149.90 per year per license Additional Pricing (Maximum 25 users per 60 min session):
| Not Available (Price as per Bandwidth consumption) | $0.0006 per participant minutes |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control |
Compliance & Privacy | ✕ BigBlueButton not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✕ Mesibo provides robust support only for GDPR & HIPAA compliance. | ✓ Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
|
Cloud Recording Pricing | Recording storage: $19 per TB per month
(for 25 participants on session) | Recording storage: $10.9 per GB per month |
|
RTMP Pricing | $2.5 per GB per month | $2.5 per GB per month |
|
ILS Pricing | $99 per month
(For Maximum 25 users per 60 min session) | Pay-as-you-go Pricing |
|
Storage Pricing |
| $2.5 per GB per month |
|
Support Comparison : BigBlueButton vs Mesibo vs Video SDK
features | BigBlueButton | Mesibo | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✓ Yes | Only Mail Support | ✓ Yes |
Cost | $149/mo | Free | Free |
Access to Testing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✓ Yes, but Additional.
| ✓ Yes | ✓ Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime |
features | BigBlueButton | Mesibo | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✓ Yes | Only Mail Support | ✓ Yes |
Cost | $149/mo | Free | Free |
Access to Testing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✓ Yes, but Additional.
| ✓ Yes | ✓ 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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