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Janus vs mediasoup
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| Fact | Janus | mediasoup |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | C++ |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | ISC |
| Stars | 9.2k | 7.4k |
| Latest | v1.4.2 | rust-0.29.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3 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.
PartialmediasoupAn SFU library for Node.js and Rust; you write the signalling and the app around it.
Janus
This repository publishes tags, not GitHub releases.
mediasoup
- rust-0.29.02026-10-01Worker: Fix MSVC compiler warnings (PR #1937).
- 3.28.02026-10-01Worker: Fix MSVC compiler warnings (PR #1937).
- rust-0.28.12026-09-16Worker: Fix endless regeneration of FlatBuffers generated headers (PR #1926).
- 3.27.12026-09-16Worker: Fix endless regeneration of FlatBuffers generated headers (PR #1926).
- rust-0.28.02026-09-14Worker: New RateCalculator (PR #1899).
Janus
unsigned The latest release, v1.4.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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mediasoup
unsigned The latest release, rust-0.29.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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