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Janus vs OpenVidu
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Janus | OpenVidu |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | TypeScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 9.2k | 2.1k |
| Latest | v1.4.2 | v3.9.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 49 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 7 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 replacementOpenViduA platform built on LiveKit with recording, egress and an admin console, deployable on your own servers.
Janus
unsigned The latest release, v1.4.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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OpenVidu
unsigned The latest release, v3.9.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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