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Janus vs Ant Media

A head-to-head comparison of Janus and Ant Media, And what features does Video SDK offer?
Janus
Janus is a general-purpose WebRTC server that can be used to build a variety of real-time communication applications, including live video calls and live streams. It is a low-level SDK that gives developers full control over the live video experience.
Ant Media Server
Ant Media is an open-source, enterprise-grade live streaming platform that enables businesses and organizations to broadcast live video content to their audiences at scale. It offers a wide range of features, including live video encoding, transcoding, recording, and distribution.
How Video SDK make a difference?
Janus and Ant Media are both software solutions used in the field of real-time communication and media streaming. Janus is designed to facilitate real-time communication by enabling peer-to-peer audio and video calls, while Ant Media offers a media server and streaming platform designed for live streaming, video on demand (VOD). However, there are some key differences 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 Janus vs Ant Media, and understand why Video SDK emerges as a much better choice for all your requirements.

Features Comparison : Janus vs Ant Media vs Video SDK

Janus
Ant Media Server
VideoSDK
No. of Participants (Including Hosts)
Janus supports 2 participants only.
6 Participants Only
VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants
Ease of SDK Integration
Very Complex Integration takes 6+ months
Complex Integration
VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for

SDK integration

Adpative Audio/Video Quality
Janus not offers adaptive audio/video quality.
Available
VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality.
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network
No
No
Yes
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
Not available
Yes
VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency
Not available
Partial 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.
In Janus collaborative features is not available.
Available
VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware
Separate integration
Not Available
Easy Integration
Webhooks
Not Provide
Available
Available
Pricing Model
Usage Based
License Based
Pay-as-You-Go

Plan

Interactive Live Streaming
Janus supports interactive live streaming.
Yes
VideoSDK supports

Interactive Live Streaming

Cloud Recording
Janus offers cloud recording capabilities.
No
VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities
Interactive Whiteboard
Janus not provides an interactive whiteboard feature.
No
VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature
Multi-platform
Janus not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach.
No
VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach
Interactive Participant Support
No Support
Upto 200
Upto 5,000
Mobile Browser Support
Limited (iOS not supported)
Limited (30%)
Video support 91% mobile browsers
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity
Janus supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments..
No
VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments..
Audio & Video powered by AI
No
No
Yes
Independent of Open Source Dependency
Janus is dependent on open source.
No
VideoSDK is not dependent on open source.
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS
No
No
Yes
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.)
No
Yes
Yes
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.)
No
No
Yes
Full HD Recording
Janus not supports full HD recording.
No
VideoSDK supports full HD recording
Open Source Templates
Yes
No
VideoSDK rely on open source templates
Full Custom roles
Janus not offer support for custom roles.
Yes
VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles
HLS Streaming
Janus not supports HLS streaming.
Yes
VideoSDK supports HLS streaming
Cost-effective
Janus not is cost effective.
No
VideoSDK is Cost Effective
Prebuilt SDK
No
Separate SDK
VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration
Fully Customizable UI
Low Customization
No
VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI
Metaverse Platform Support
No
No
VideoSDK support Metaverse platform
Session Analytics
Not Comprehensive
Yes
VideoSDK offer session analytics option
Data Tracks
Not Documented
No
VideoSDK offer track data option

Price Comparison : Janus vs Ant Media vs Video SDK

Janus
Ant Media Server
VideoSDK
Volume Discount
No
No
VideoSDK offer the

Volume Discount

Video Conferencing
Yes
  • Yearly License: $99 to $2,499 Additional:
  • Hourly license: $0.09 per instance per hour
  • Annual license: $69 per month for self-hosted
  • Perpetual license: $1,999 for self-hosted"
  • Video SD: $2.00
  • Video HD: $3.00
  • Video Full HD: $7.00
  • Video 2K: $7.00
  • Video 2K+: $7.00
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
No
Yes
Minimum Price for Video Calls
Separate Charge
Ranging from $99 to $2,499
$0.002 per participant minutes
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls
Not Available
Ranging from $99 to $2,499
$0.0006 per participant minutes
Advanced Firewall Control
No
Yes
VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control
Compliance & Privacy
Janus not provides compliance & privacy support.
Ant Media Server provides robust support for GDPR compliance.
Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
  • HIPPA Complaint
  • GDPR Complaint
  • Data Localization
  • SOC2 : Type 2
  • ISO:27001
  • VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing)
  • CERT-in (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team)
Cloud Recording Pricing
Not Include
Hourly License: $0.09 per instance per hour Annual License (Self-Hosted): $69.00 per month
  • 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
Hourly License: $0.09 per instance per hour Annual License (Self-Hosted): $69.00 per month
  • $15 per 1,000 minutes
ILS Pricing
Aggregated resolution based per participant pricing
Hourly License: $0.09 per instance per hour Annual License (Self-Hosted): $69.00 per month Perpetual License (Self-Hosted): $1999.00
  • $0.001 per participant minute (Support Full HD)
Storage Pricing
High Cost
  • Yearly License: $99 to $2,499 Additional:
  • Hourly license: $0.09 per instance per hour
  • Annual license: $69 per month for self-hosted
  • Perpetual license: $1,999 for self-hosted"
  • $3 per 1000 minutes per month

Support Comparison : Janus vs Ant Media vs Video SDK

Janus
Ant Media Server
VideoSDK
Support
Community Support
Yes
Yes
Cost
Not Available
  • Premium: $999 per month or $799 per month annually, with a response time of 2 hours and a resolution time of 24 hours
Ant Media Server also offers three pricing editions:
  • Monthly license: $99 per month
  • Annual license: $948 per year
  • Perpetual license: $2,499 for a one-time purchase
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
Yes (Enterprise Plan)
Affordable SLA with

99.9% Uptime

SUCCESS STORY

How ForagerOne built interactive learning platform 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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