WebRTC vs Daily
How do WebRTC and Daily compare? And what does Video SDK offer?
WebRTC is a free and open-source initiative that empowers web browsers with Real-Time Communications (RTC) capabilities through straightforward JavaScript APIs. The WebRTC components have been finely tuned to effectively fulfill this objective.
Daily allows developers to create real-time video and audio calls that operate directly in the web browser. The SDK simplifies the process of handling common backend video call functionalities across various platforms, providing sensible defaults for a smoother development experience.
How Video SDK make a difference
Real-time communication has become integral to various industries, from online meetings and virtual conferences to healthcare and gaming. WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) and Daily are two prominent players in this space, each offering unique advantages and disadvantages.
However, Video SDK introduces a transformative factor. But what makes it stand out? This page conducts a comprehensive comparison between WebRTC and Daily, unveiling the aspects that contribute to Video SDK's exceptional performance. An ideal solution tailored to meet your specific requirements!
Features comparison : WebRTC vs Daily vs Video SDK
features | WebRTC | Daily |  VideoSDK |
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No. of Participants (Including Hosts) | ✕ WebRTC supports 2-3 participants only. | ✕ Up to 100,000 real-time active participants | ✓ VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ WebRTC SDK is Complex for integration. | ✕ Easy integration | ✓ VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration |
Adpative Audio/Video Quality | ✓ WebRTC offers adaptive audio/video quality | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality. |
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ WebRTC has limited Role Management, Permissions, Policy & Templates. | ✕ Custom roles available | ✓ VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates |
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✕ No | ✕ Inbuilt Compositing Toolkit | ✓ Available (No need for manual config.) |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ In WebRTC collaborative features is not available. | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ No | ✓ Available | ✓ Easy Integration |
Webhooks | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | NA | ✓ Usage-based | ✓ Pay-as-You-Go Plan |
Interactive Live Streaming | NA | ✓ Supported | ✓ VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming |
Cloud Recording | NA | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✕ WebRTC not provides an interactive whiteboard feature. | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature |
Multi-platform | ✓ WebRTC supports multiple platforms for a wider reach. | ✕ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ WebRTC support limited Interactive Participants. | ✕ Limited support | ✓ Upto 5,000 |
Mobile Browser Support | ✕ 20% | ✕ Limited (84% Browsers Supported) | ✓ Video support 91% mobile browsers |
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity | ✓ WebRTC supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments.. | ✕ 720p only | ✓ VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments.. |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✓ WebRTC is dependent on open source. | ✕ No | ✕ VideoSDK is not dependent on open source. |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✕ No | ✕ Available | ✓ Yes |
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.) | ✕ No | ✕ Limited | ✓ Yes |
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.) | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD Recording | ✕ WebRTC not supports full HD recording. | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording |
Open Source Templates | ✓ WebRTC heavily rely on open source templates. | ✕ Limited use | ✓ VideoSDK rely on open source templates |
Full Custom roles | ✕ Limited | ✕ Supported | ✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles |
HLS Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming |
Cost-effective | ✓ WebRTC is cost effective. | ✕ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK is Cost Effective |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ WebRTC not provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration. | ✕ Available | ✓ VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration |
Fully Customizable UI | ✕ Yes, but requires much efforts | ✕ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI |
Metaverse Platform Support | ✓ WebRTC support Metaverse platform. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform |
Session Analytics | ✕ WebRTC not offer session analytics option. | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option |
Data Tracks | ✕ WebRTC not offer track data option. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer track data option |
features | WebRTC | Daily | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of Participants (Including Hosts) | ✕ WebRTC supports 2-3 participants only. | ✕ Up to 100,000 real-time active participants | ✓ VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ WebRTC SDK is Complex for integration. | ✕ Easy integration | ✓ VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration |
Adpative Audio/Video Quality | ✓ WebRTC offers adaptive audio/video quality | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality. |
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ WebRTC has limited Role Management, Permissions, Policy & Templates. | ✕ Custom roles available | ✓ VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates |
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✕ No | ✕ Inbuilt Compositing Toolkit | ✓ Available (No need for manual config.) |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ In WebRTC collaborative features is not available. | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ No | ✓ Available | ✓ Easy Integration |
Webhooks | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | NA | ✓ Usage-based | ✓ Pay-as-You-Go Plan |
Interactive Live Streaming | NA | ✓ Supported | ✓ VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming |
Cloud Recording | NA | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✕ WebRTC not provides an interactive whiteboard feature. | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature |
Multi-platform | ✓ WebRTC supports multiple platforms for a wider reach. | ✕ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ WebRTC support limited Interactive Participants. | ✕ Limited support | ✓ Upto 5,000 |
Mobile Browser Support | ✕ 20% | ✕ Limited (84% Browsers Supported) | ✓ Video support 91% mobile browsers |
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity | ✓ WebRTC supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments.. | ✕ 720p only | ✓ VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments.. |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✓ WebRTC is dependent on open source. | ✕ No | ✕ VideoSDK is not dependent on open source. |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✕ No | ✕ Available | ✓ Yes |
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.) | ✕ No | ✕ Limited | ✓ Yes |
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.) | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD Recording | ✕ WebRTC not supports full HD recording. | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording |
Open Source Templates | ✓ WebRTC heavily rely on open source templates. | ✕ Limited use | ✓ VideoSDK rely on open source templates |
Full Custom roles | ✕ Limited | ✕ Supported | ✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles |
HLS Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming |
Cost-effective | ✓ WebRTC is cost effective. | ✕ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK is Cost Effective |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ WebRTC not provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration. | ✕ Available | ✓ VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration |
Fully Customizable UI | ✕ Yes, but requires much efforts | ✕ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI |
Metaverse Platform Support | ✓ WebRTC support Metaverse platform. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform |
Session Analytics | ✕ WebRTC not offer session analytics option. | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option |
Data Tracks | ✕ WebRTC not offer track data option. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer track data option |
Cost comparison : WebRTC vs Daily vs Video SDK
features | WebRTC | Daily | VideoSDK |
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Volume Discount | NA | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount |
Video Conferencing | NA |
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Analytics | NA | ✕ $500/month for 5 seats | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard |
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio | NA | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month | NA | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Minimum Price for Video Calls | NA | $4 per 1,000 participant minutes | $0.004 per participant minutes |
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls | NA | $1 per 1,000 participant minutes | $0.001 per participant minutes |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✕ $500/month | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control |
Compliance & Privacy | ✕ WebRTC not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✕ Daily provides robust support for Only HIPAA compliance, although it comes with associated charges. | ✓ Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
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Cloud Recording Pricing | NA |
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RTMP Pricing | NA |
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ILS Pricing | NA | $30 per 1,000 HLS duration minute |
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Storage Pricing | NA |
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features | WebRTC | Daily | VideoSDK |
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Volume Discount | NA | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount |
Video Conferencing | NA |
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Analytics | NA | ✕ $500/month for 5 seats | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard |
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio | NA | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month | NA | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Minimum Price for Video Calls | NA | $4 per 1,000 participant minutes | $0.004 per participant minutes |
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls | NA | $1 per 1,000 participant minutes | $0.001 per participant minutes |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✕ $500/month | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control |
Compliance & Privacy | ✕ WebRTC not provides compliance & privacy support. | ✕ Daily provides robust support for Only HIPAA compliance, although it comes with associated charges. | ✓ Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
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Cloud Recording Pricing | NA |
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RTMP Pricing | NA |
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ILS Pricing | NA | $30 per 1,000 HLS duration minute |
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Storage Pricing | NA |
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Support comparison : WebRTC vs Daily vs Video SDK
features | WebRTC | Daily | VideoSDK |
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Support | NA | ✕ Paid | ✓ Yes |
Cost | NA |
| Free |
Access to Testing | ✕ No | ✓ Available | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✕ No | ✕ In Paid Plans Only | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime |
features | WebRTC | Daily | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | NA | ✕ Paid | ✓ Yes |
Cost | NA |
| Free |
Access to Testing | ✕ No | ✓ Available | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✕ No | ✕ In Paid Plans Only | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime |
See why customers love Video SDK
“I still remember when I was trying out the product and connected over discord with Arjun Kava, and he immediately responded. It is one of the things that we found less often. The team is super enthusiastic to make the product as next big thing. Easy integration is the beauty of it. Few lines of code and it's done.”
Ankur Chandra ,
Engineering Manager at Fynd
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