OpenTok vs TextNow

OpenTok

Description: OpenTok is a WebRTC video conferencing platform that enables developers to easily integrate high-quality video chat into web and mobile apps. It provides reliable video streaming, cross-platform capability, scalability, security features, and a flexible API.

Type: software

TextNow

Description: TextNow is a free texting and calling app and service. It provides a free phone number to send SMS messages and make phone calls over Wi-Fi. The basic service is ad-supported, but premium options without ads are available.

Type: software

OpenTok Features

• WebRTC video conferencing
• Real-time audio and video
• Screen sharing
• Text chat
• Cross-platform capability
• Scalable
• Flexible API
• Archiving
• Security features

TextNow Features

• Free phone number
• Free calling and texting over WiFi
• Voicemail
• Call forwarding
• Conference calling
• Group messaging
• MMS picture messaging