H.245 vs WebRTC

Developers should learn H meets developers should learn webrtc when building applications that require real-time communication, such as video chat apps, online gaming, remote collaboration tools, or iot device control. Here's our take.

H.245

Nice Pick

Developers should learn H

Pros

• 245 when working on VoIP, video conferencing, or real-time communication applications that require interoperability with legacy H
• Related to: h.323, sip

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

WebRTC

Developers should learn WebRTC when building applications that require real-time communication, such as video chat apps, online gaming, remote collaboration tools, or IoT device control

Pros

• It is particularly valuable because it reduces server load and latency by enabling direct peer-to-peer connections, making it ideal for scenarios where performance and privacy are critical, like secure messaging or live broadcasting
• Related to: javascript, html5

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. H.245 is a protocol while WebRTC is a platform. We picked H.245 based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

H.245 wins

Based on overall popularity. H.245 is more widely used, but WebRTC excels in its own space.