Lack of basic features, limited customization, and a heavy SDK footprint make you scout for Zoom SDK replacements. Compare Zoom SDK vs. Dyte feature-by-feature.
Twilio video is sunsetting and is scheduled to go offline on December 5, 2024. While Twilio is directing its Programmable Video users to migrate to Zoom SDK, it’s not the perfect fit.
Checkout this detailed benchmarking report to evaluate your options and choose best Twilio Video replacement
Twilio recommends Zoom SDK for migration. But, does a 75MB SDK, limited features and no customization make sense?
The maximum number of users supported in a real-time meeting is significantly low at only 300 participants, as compared to 15,000 with Twilio Video and Dyte.
Can complicate WebRTC connections, leading to issues with real-time call quality, camera input on custom browsers & features like acoustic echo cancellation.
Surprising, isn't it? Zoom SDK does not offer the basic security feature that prevents potential interception or unauthorized access during transmission.
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 searching for a Zoom SDK replacement is wise
Development is tough & restrictive
Get started within mins and launch quickly
Not supported
Yes
Not possible
Robust end-to-end UI Kit that is easy to use and customize
Limited to host and participant only
Create custom roles that are specific to your use-case
Only Whiteboard
One-click add ons or build your own
Brief analytics
Detailed data for every call & participant
720p
1080p
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Not available
In-built
Not available
Single line integration
Not available
In-built
~75 MB
~500 KB GZIP
Framework / Platform Support
Ease of Development
Get started within mins and launch quickly
Development is tough & restrictive
Audio Room Support
Yes
Not supported
Custom UI Support
Pre-built + UI Component Library (Robust end-to-end Dyte UI Kit)
Pre-built only (Zoom Meeting UI)
Roles / Permissions
Create custom roles that are specific to your use-case
Limited to 3 roles - host, co-host, and user only
Plugins
One-click add ons or build your own, e.g. YouTube, Remote browser, Whiteboard, Code Editor, Quiz, etc.
Only Whiteboard
Analytics
Detailed data for every call & participant
Brief analytics
Max Quality
1080p for all platforms
1080p on native platforms
Only 720p web rendering
HLS Streaming
Yes
No
RTMP Streaming
Yes
Yes
Polls
In-built
Not available
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & AI/ML Middleware
Single line integration
Additional coding effort to add different packages
Breakout Rooms
In-built
Limited only to Web. Not supported on native platforms
SDK Footprint Size
~200 KB GZIP
~22MB to ~45MB based on feature requirements
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
Free Tier
Available
Available
Video
$0.004 per user per minute
$0.0035 per user per minute
Audio
$0.001 per user per minute
$0.0035 per user per minute
RTMP
Flat $0.010 per minute
$0.0035 per user per minute
HLS
Flat $0.002 per minute
Not Available
Support
Basic support for free
Plans upto $1900/month
Recording
Flat $0.010 per minute
$0.004 per user per minute
Storage
First 7 days free , $0.023 per GB per month
$100/month for 1TB storage
Analytics
Free
Brief Analytics
HIPAA
$500/month
Seperate pricing
Volume Discount
Available
Not Available
Available
Available
$0.0035 per user per minute
$0.004 per user per minute
$0.0035 per user per minute
$0.001 per user per minute
$0.0035 per user per minute
Flat $0.010 per minute
Not Available
Flat $0.002 per minute
Plans upto $1900/month
Free
$0.004 per user per minute
Flat $0.010 per minute
$100/month for 1TB storage
First 7 days free , $0.023 per GB per month
Brief Analytics
Free
Seperate pricing
$300/month
Not available
Available
Know why developers and product teams at leading organisations choose Dyte over Zoom SDK.
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.
Access detailed analytics on video call metrics like participant interactions, duration, and more to analyze participant interest throughout the session.
Make live calls between users more immersive with collaborative features like screen share, chat, polls, emojis, et al. offered out-of-box with Dyte.
Build tailor-made live experiences in your app that satiate your user's needs. Use Dyte's UI kit for a low code experience building or start from scratch with its core SDKs.
With in-built adaptive bitrate, auto-bandwidth switching, and other load-balancing capabilities, you can scale effortlessly.