Greenlight vs OpenVidu
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted video conferencing options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Greenlight
Front-end for managing BigBlueButton meeting rooms
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OpenVidu
Self-hosted platform for real-time video applications
| Feature | Greenlight | OpenVidu |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Conferencing | Video Conferencing |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Ruby | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, kubernetes, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 848 | ★ 2,123 |
| First released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Zoom, Google Meet | Twilio Video, Agora |
Why pick each one
Choose Greenlight if…
- Released under the LGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Ruby
Choose OpenVidu if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Active community (2.1k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Greenlight or OpenVidu better?
Neither is universally better. OpenVidu has the larger community, while Greenlight is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Greenlight and OpenVidu free and open-source?
Yes. Greenlight is licensed under LGPL-3.0 and OpenVidu under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Greenlight and OpenVidu with Docker?
Greenlight: yes. OpenVidu: yes.