Comparison
Centerbeam vs LiveKit
LiveKit provides excellent real-time WebRTC and WebSocket media infrastructure. Centerbeam adds the voice agent layer on top — LLM provider integration, VAD tuning for industrial environments, tool dispatch, and enterprise system connectors that LiveKit does not include.
Why teams choose Centerbeam
- Complete voice agent platform, not just media infrastructure
- LLM and provider integration built-in (OpenAI Realtime + Gemini Live)
- Industrial VAD without custom configuration
- Production-ready relay with session management
- Edge and on-prem deployment options
How we differ from LiveKit
LiveKit provides excellent real-time WebRTC and WebSocket media infrastructure. Centerbeam adds the voice agent layer on top — LLM provider integration, VAD tuning for industrial environments, tool dispatch, and enterprise system connectors that LiveKit does not include.
LiveKit category
Real-Time Media Infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a LiveKit alternative for teams that want a complete voice agent platform?
Yes. Centerbeam's Nova platform builds on real-time transport to deliver a complete voice agent experience: multi-provider LLM routing (OpenAI Realtime + Gemini Live), industrial VAD, edge and on-prem deployment, and the Nova SDK for clean developer integration — without needing to wire the voice agent layer yourself.
Is there a LiveKit alternative for industrial voice AI?
Yes. Centerbeam's Nova voice agent platform is purpose-built for industrial, manufacturing, and operational environments. Where LiveKit focuses on real-time media infrastructure, Centerbeam delivers hands-free voice AI with industrial VAD, edge deployment, and operational system/LIMS integration.