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Socket.io vs WebRTC

A side-by-side look at Socket.io and WebRTC. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Socket.io

Socket.io

Development

Socket.io is a JavaScript library that enables real-time, bidirectional and event-based communication between web clients and servers. It works by creating a persistent connection between the client and server that both can use to start sending data at any time, allowing for faster and more dynamic real-time web applications.

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WebRTC

WebRTC

Social & Communications

WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communications) is a free, open-source project that provides web browsers and mobile applications with real-time communication capabilities via simple APIs. It allows audio and video communication to work inside web pages without requiring an external application.

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