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Niilox for realtime product backends
LiveKit moves media. Niilox is the realtime product layer: chat, WebRTC peer calls, auth, and optional BYO LiveKit monitoring.
Niilox vs hosting LiveKit alone
LiveKit is an SFU. Niilox is the product backend around realtime — auth, chat, WebRTC peer sessions, and optional BYO LiveKit monitoring.
| Capability | Niilox | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| WebRTC SFU media | BYO LiveKit (or first-party rooms) | Core product |
| 1:1 peer signaling | Yes — `/peer/signal` | Build yourself |
| Realtime chat / presence | Yes — DMs + WebSockets | Build yourself |
| Multi-tenant auth | Yes — portal + JWTs | Build yourself |
| SFU incident monitor | Yes — BYO ingest + portal | DIY metrics |
| SMS / PSTN | No | N/A |
Niilox vs Firebase Auth + custom realtime
Firebase Auth solves identity. Niilox bundles auth with chat, WebRTC peer calls, and LiveKit monitor for product teams shipping communications.
| Capability | Niilox | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Auth providers | Google, Apple, magic link, password, guest | Broad Firebase suite |
| Realtime chat | First-class DMs + `/ws/me` | Firestore / RTDB DIY |
| WebRTC calls | Peer signaling API | DIY or third party |
| Multi-tenant B2B keys | Portal + X-App-ID | Custom tenancy |
| LiveKit health | Monitor product | Not included |