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Janus vs LiveKit
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| Fact | Janus | LiveKit |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | Go |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 9.2k | 21k |
| Latest | v1.4.2 | v1.13.8 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 20 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 43 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Agora. Alternatives to Agora →
PartialJanusA general-purpose WebRTC server with plugins for video rooms, streaming and SIP; client SDKs are thin.
Full replacementLiveKitAn SFU with client SDKs for web, mobile and servers, for adding audio, video and data to apps.
Janus
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LiveKit
- v1.13.82026-10-06agent: HTTP endpoints data plane (#4779)
- v1.13.72026-09-14Participant kind agent details (#4809)
- v1.13.62026-08-26Expand room details in webhook events (#4730)
- v1.13.52026-07-31add mock for testing region pins with API (#4691)
- v1.13.42026-07-18added mocking function for SIP dialing methods (#4642)
Janus
unsigned The latest release, v1.4.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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LiveKit
✓ signed The latest release, v1.13.8, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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