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Twilio Video is sunsetting. So, finding a reliable alternative is a P0, but AWS Chime is not the perfect fit. Compare AWS Chime SDK and Twilio Video, and learn how Dyte beats both.
Chime is supported by AWS' cloud infrastructure and enterprise offerings.
The Amazon Chime SDK provides the basic live video features and adds AWS’ user management up top. But, it is bulky and lacks features parity with Twilio Video and other players in the market.
AWS Chime leaves a footprint of 3.8MB, compared to about ~750KB for Twilio Video. However, Dyte is the most light-weight video SDK with ~200KB GZIP.
Dyte is more than just their replacement. Over and above all the features of AWS Chime and Twilio Video, you get interactive plugins, UI Kit, advanced analytics and much more with Dyte’s all-in-one video SDK.
This page pits AWS Chime vs Twilio, goes over the pros and cons, and explains why Dyte is better than them.
AWS Chime does not offer pre-built UI components, requiring developers to write code from scratch for the desired UI. Dyte’s UI kit let’s you to customize & go live faster.
AWS Chime does not support interactive features such as Polls, Code Editor, DocSync, Video Streamer. Dyte has these in-built & allows you to build your own plugins.
AWS chime does not support webhooks limiting event-driven workflows and video SDK. Dyte supports webhooks for all major event updates.
Limits executing AI/ML algorithms for media processing tasks like noise reduction or adding advanced features like custom filters, transcription services, etc.
Check out this feature-to-feature comparison chart, and you will understand why AWS Chime SDK is NOT the right Twilio Video replacement.
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Ease of development | Requires high coding effort | Easy integration with open APIs | Requires high coding effort |
UI Support |  No UI support | Highly customizable UI Kit | No UI support |
SDK Overhead | Single SDK for everything | Single SDK for everything | Multiple SDKs for calling, streaming and more |
Roles / Permissions | Limited to host & participant roles | Custom roles that are specific to your use-case | Limited to host & participant roles |
Auto Reconnect |  Available | Available | Not available |
Plugins | Not available | In-built or build your own | Not available |
Chat | Available | In-built | Separate SDK |
Polls | Not available | In-built | Not available |
Virtual Backgrounds | Not available | In-built | Available |
AI/ML Middleware | Not available | Single line integration | Complex integration |
Webhooks | Not available | Available | Only for recording states |
Breakout Rooms | Not available | In-built | Not available |
SDK Footprint Size | 3.28 MB | ~200 KB GZIP | ~750 KB |
Error Handling | Basic | Managed by the SDK | Complex integration |
Adaptive Bitrate | Available | Prebuilt with video call | Manual configuration needed |
Media Player | Not available | Prebuilt with video call | Not available |
Audio Room | Not available | In-built | Not available |
Support for Multiple Audio I/O | Not available | In-built | Manual configuration needed |
Get 10,000 free credits refreshed every month with lower rates for video and audio, Proactive support, and more customization options. Twilio Enterprise users are also eligible to receive credits up to $30,000
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Free | Not available | 10,000 free minutes | Not available |
Video | $0.0017 /user /minute | $0.004 /user /minute | $0.004 /user /minute |
Audio | $0.0017 /user /minute | $0.001 /user /minute | $0.004 /user /minute |
Chat | $0.0017 /sent message +storage cost | Free | Not available |
Support | Plans upto $5500/month | Basic Support for Free | Plans upto $5000 |
Analytics | $0.023 /minute | Free | Separate Charges |
Recording | $0.0125 /minute | Flat $0.010 /minute | $0.004/ participant |
Storage | $0.023 per GB | First 7 days free, $0.023/GB / month(Pass-through AWS rates) | Free 10 GB + $0.05 / GB /month for additional storage |
Volume Discounts | Available | Available | Not available |
Dyte helps you integrate custom, secure, high-quality live video and voice to your web, mobile, and desktop applications in just a few lines of code.
Dyte’s SDK is HIPAA, GDPR and SOC-2 compliant with End-to-end encryption, robust infrastructure that safeguards your communications and ensures data privacy.
Power real-time interactions with HD call quality. With adaptive bitrate so you don’t even have to worry about network conditions.
Experience unparalleled reliability with 99.99% uptime SLA. Dyte’s robust infrastructure ensures your calls are always smooth and uninterrupted.
Access detailed analytics to understand user
interaction and derive insights for an audio/video call
or a livestream.
Know why developers and product teams at leading organisations choose Dyte over Twilio Video or AWS Chime SDK.
