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What are the differences between various live broadcasting solutions?

The following table compares the different live broadcasting solutions.

ProjectAgora Interactive Live StreamingAgora Broadcast StreamingTraditional CDN Live Broadcast
Typical scenariosHosts and audiences frequently interact through audio and video, requiring ultra-low audience latency.Hosts respond to text, chat, or rewards in real time, with occasional audio or video interaction.One-way streaming with no audio or video interaction.
Latency400 ms to 800 ms between host and audience.1,500 ms to 2,000 ms between host and audience.Greater than 3,000 ms between host and audience.
SynchronizationGood synchronization between host and audience, and among audience members.Good synchronization between host and audience, and among audience members.Poor synchronization between host and audience, and among viewers.
Interactive experienceExcellentGoodLimited
CostHighModerateLow