100ms vs WebRTC: Unraveling the Differences - Video SDK - VideoSDK

100ms vs WebRTC

A head-to-head comparison of 100ms and WebRTC, And what features and value does Video SDK offer?

100ms is a platform that provides infrastructure and client-side SDKs for developers to build real-time, interactive audio-video experiences in their apps. It combines the capabilities of video conferencing (built over WebRTC), live streaming (built over HLS), and real-time databases.

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?

As you explore the realm of real-time communications, 100ms and WebRTC emerge as intriguing choices. 100ms presents contemporary APIs and collaborative features, while WebRTC stands as a dependable open-source solution.

However, Video SDK introduces a transformative factor. But what makes it stand out? This page conducts a comprehensive comparison between 100ms and WebRTC, unveiling the aspects that contribute to Video SDK's exceptional performance. An ideal solution tailored to meet your specific requirements!

Features Comparison : 100ms vs WebRTC vs Video SDK

features
100ms

WebRTC

VideoSDK
No. of Participants (Including Hosts) ✓
Upto 10,000 participants
✕
WebRTC supports 2-3 participants only.
✓
VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants
Ease of SDK Integration ✓
Easier integration with pre-built templates and reduced lines of code required
✕
WebRTC SDK is Complex for integration.
✓
VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration
Adpative Audio/Video Quality ✓
HD (720p)
✓
WebRTC offers adaptive audio/video quality
✓
VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality.
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network ✕
No
✕
No
✓
Yes
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates ✕
Limited
✕
WebRTC has limited Role Management, Permissions, Policy & Templates.
✓
VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency ✓
Yes
✕
No
✓
Available
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming ✓
Available, Needs Manual Configuration
✕
No
✓
Available ( No need for manual config.)
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. ✓
Available
✕
In WebRTC collaborative features is not available.
✓
VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware ✓
Available
✕
No
✓
Easy Integration
Webhooks ✓
Available for Advance Usecases only
✓
Yes
✓
Available
Pricing Model ✓
Pay-as-you-go
NA ✓
Pay-as-You-Go Plan
Interactive Live Streaming ✓
Available
NA ✓
VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming
Cloud Recording ✓
Available
NA ✓
VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities
Interactive Whiteboard ✓
Yes
✕
WebRTC not provides an interactive whiteboard feature.
✓
VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature
Multi-platform ✓
Yes
✓
WebRTC supports multiple platforms for a wider reach.
✓
VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach
Interactive Participant Support ✕
Limited Support
✕
WebRTC support limited Interactive Participants.
✓
Upto 5,000
Mobile Browser Support ✓
Yes (89% Browser Supported)
✕
20%
✓
Video support 91% mobile browsers
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity ✕
720p only
✓
WebRTC supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments..
✓
VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments..
Audio & Video powered by AI ✕
Not Available
✕
No
✓
Yes
Independent of Open Source Dependency ✕
No
✓
WebRTC is dependent on open source.
✕
VideoSDK is not dependent on open source.
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS ✓
Available
✕
No
✓
Yes
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.) ✓
Available
✕
No
✓
Yes
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.) ✕
No
✕
No
✓
Yes
Full HD Recording ✓
Yes
✕
WebRTC not supports full HD recording.
✓
VideoSDK supports full HD recording
Open Source Templates ✕
Limited
✓
WebRTC heavily rely on open source templates.
✓
VideoSDK rely on open source templates
Full Custom roles ✕
Supported
✕
Limited
✓
VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles
HLS Streaming ✓
Available
✓
Yes
✓
VideoSDK supports HLS streaming
Cost-effective ✕
Based On Use
✓
WebRTC is cost effective.
✓
VideoSDK is Cost Effective
Prebuilt SDK ✓
Available
✕
WebRTC not provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration.
✓
VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration
Fully Customizable UI ✓
Yes
✕
Yes, but requires much efforts
✓
VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI
Metaverse Platform Support ✕
No
✓
WebRTC support Metaverse platform.
✓
VideoSDK support Metaverse platform
Session Analytics ✓
Available
✕
WebRTC not offer session analytics option.
✓
VideoSDK offer session analytics option
Data Tracks ✕
No
✕
WebRTC not offer track data option.
✓
VideoSDK offer track data option

Price Comparison : 100ms vs WebRTC vs Video SDK

features
100ms

WebRTC

VideoSDK
Volume Discount ✕
Available
NA ✓
VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount
Video Conferencing ✓
Yes
NA - Video HD: $4.00
- Video Full HD: $8.00
- Video 2K: $16.00
- Video 2K+: $36.00
Analytics ✓
Available, starting at $449/month​
NA ✓
VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio ✓
Yes
NA ✓
Yes
Minimum Price for Video Calls $4 per 1000 participant minutes NA $0.004 per participant minutes
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls $1 per 1000 participant minutes NA $0.001 per participant minutes
Advanced Firewall Control ✕
Not specified
✕
No
✓
VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control
Compliance & Privacy ✕
Support only HIPAA Compliance.
✕
WebRTC not provides compliance & privacy support.
✓
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 ✕
- Video SD: $13.50 1,000 minutes
- Video HD: $27.00 1,000 minutes
NA - Video SD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants)
- Video HD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants)
RTMP Pricing SD: $40 per 1000 minutes
HD: $80 per 1000 minutes
NA - $30 per 1,000 minutes
ILS Pricing - Streaming: $1.2 per 1000 min
(Doesn't support Full HD)

- Live Transcription: $1.7 per 1000 min

Encoding:
- SD: $40 per 1000 min
- HD: $80 per 1000 min
NA - $0.002 per participant minute (Support Full HD)
Storage Pricing $13.5 per 1000 min NA - $3 per 1000 minutes per month

Support Comparison : 100ms vs WebRTC vs Video SDK

features
100ms

WebRTC

VideoSDK
Support ✓
Yes, Paid
NA ✓
Yes
Cost - Premium: $1,500 or 5% MRR/month
- Enterprise: $2,500 or 8% MRR/month
NA Free
Access to Testing ✕
Not specified
✕
No
✓
All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK
Access to TAM / CS Engineer ✕
Yes, based on plans
✕
No
✓
Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers
SLAs ✕
Paid Plans Only
✕
No
✓
Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime

SUCCESS STORY

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“VideoSDK's well-structured product and efficient support team expedited integration. Their excellent user experience and well-defined documentation prompted us to switch from our previous provider.”
Kanishk Agrawal ,
Sr. Director - Technology at Judge Group

FAQ

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