Zoom vs 100ms

How do Zoom and 100ms compare? And what does VideoSDK offer?
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Zoom Video SDK
The Zoom Video SDK provides a reliable video conferencing experience similar to the original Client, but with added flexibility. It encompasses a wide range of services, including audio, video, chat, screen sharing, data streams, server-side APIs, and webhooks. This extensive set of features allows developers to create customized and immersive video communication experiences within their applications.
100ms
100ms is a platform that provides infrastructure and client-side SDKs for developers to build real-time, interactive audio-video experiences in their apps. It combines the capabilities of video conferencing (built over WebRTC), live streaming (built over HLS), and real-time databases.
How VideoSDK make a difference
While considering options for embedding real-time communications in your products, both 100ms and Zoom are viable choices. 100ms provides a modern solution with user-friendly APIs and built-in collaborative elements. On the other hand, Zoom offers a reliable platform with the ability to handle a larger number of users.
However, 100ms may have some drawbacks, including higher latency and limited regional server support. Zoom, on the other hand, lacks certain modern features like network degradation management and a low-code UI builder.
This is where VideoSDK comes in. It offers a lightweight SDK that combines the best features from Zoom and 100ms while adding more advanced functionalities on top. With VideoSDK, you can enjoy a powerful and flexible solution for your real-time communication needs.
This page compares 100ms and Zoom, discussing their pros and cons. It also introduces VideoSDK as the perfect option that brings the best of both worlds and more.

Features comparison : Zoom vs 100ms vs VideSDK

Examine features across Zoom, 100ms, and VideoSDK for a thorough comparison, guiding you to the best video solution for your needs.
Zoom Video SDK
100ms
VideoSDK
No. of Participants (Including Hosts)
✕
Zoom Video SDK supports limited participants.
  • Basic: 100 participants
  • Pro: 100 participants
  • Business: 300 participants
  • Enterprise: 500 participants
✓
Upto 10,000 participants
✓
VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants
Ease of SDK Integration
✕
Avg. integration takes 3+ to 6 months.
✓
Easier integration with pre-built templates and reduced lines of code required
✓
VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration
Adpative Audio/Video Quality
✓
Yes
  • 720p on Basic plan
  • 1080p available for Business, Education and Enterprise plan
✓
HD (720p)
✓
VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality.
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network
✕
No
✕
No
✓
Yes
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
✕
Zoom Video SDK offer limited Role Management, Permissions, Policy & Templates.
✕
Limited
✓
VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency
✕
Not available
✓
Yes
✓
Available
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming
✓
Yes with custom RTMP streams configuration
✓
Available, Needs Manual Configuration
✓
Available (No need for manual config.)
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc.
✓
Only Whiteboard Availble
  • Need to integrate external SDKs for other collabrative features
✓
Available
✓
VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware
✕
Yes
  • Transcription only available in English
✓
Available
✓
Easy Integration
Webhooks
✓
Available
✓
Available for Advance Usecases only
✓
Available
Pricing Model
✓
Usage based
✓
Pay-as-you-go
✓
Pay-as-You-Go Plan
Interactive Live Streaming
✕
Yes
✓
Available
✓
VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming
Cloud Recording
✓
Available
✓
Available
✓
VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities
Interactive Whiteboard
✓
Available from $2.49/month
✓
Yes
✓
VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature
Multi-platform
✕
Zoom Video SDK supports not multiple platforms for a wider reach.
✓
Yes
✓
VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach
Interactive Participant Support
✕
Up to 300
✕
Limited Support
✓
Upto 5,000
Mobile Browser Support
✕
Limited (iOS users can't join using their phone or tablet internet browser)
✓
Yes (89% Browser Supported)
✓
Video support 91% mobile browsers
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity
✕
Zoom Video SDK not supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments.
✕
720p only
✓
VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments..
Audio & Video powered by AI
✕
No
✕
Not Available
✓
Yes
Independent of Open Source Dependency
✓
Zoom Video SDK 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
✓
Available
✓
Yes
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.)
✕
No
✕
No
✓
Yes
Full HD Recording
✕
Zoom Video SDK not supports full HD recording.
✓
Yes
✓
VideoSDK supports full HD recording
Open Source Templates
✕
Zoom Video SDK not heavily rely on open source templates.
✕
Limited
✓
VideoSDK rely on open source templates
Full Custom roles
✕
Zoom Video SDK not support for custom roles.
✕
Supported
✓
VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles
HLS Streaming
✕
Zoom Video SDK not supports HLS streaming.
✓
Available
✓
VideoSDK supports HLS streaming
Cost-effective
✕
Zoom Video SDK is not cost effective.
✕
Based On Use
✓
VideoSDK is Cost Effective
Prebuilt SDK
✕
Zoom Video SDK not provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration.
✓
Available
✓
VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration
Fully Customizable UI
✕
Zoom Video SDK not customizable UI.
✓
Yes
✓
VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI
Metaverse Platform Support
✕
Zoom Video SDK not support Metaverse platform.
✕
No
✓
VideoSDK support Metaverse platform
Session Analytics
✓
Yes
✓
Available
✓
VideoSDK offer session analytics option
Data Tracks
✕
Zoom Video SDK not offer track data option.
✕
No
✓
VideoSDK offer track data option

Cost comparison : Zoom vs 100ms vs VideoSDK

Analyze price for Zoom, 100ms, and VideoSDK to make an informed decision on the most budget-friendly solution for your requirements.
Zoom Video SDK
100ms
VideoSDK
Volume Discount
✕
No
✕
Available
✓
VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount
Video Conferencing
  • $3.5 per 1,000 minutes
✓
Yes
  • Video HD: $4.00
  • Video Full HD: $8.00
  • Video 2K: $16.00
  • Video 2K+: $36.00
Analytics
✓
Available
✓
Available, starting at $449/month​
✓
VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Minimum Price for Video Calls
$3.5 per 1,000 participant minute
$4 per 1000 participant minutes
$0.004 per participant minutes
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls
Starting at $1,200 per year
$1 per 1000 participant minutes
$0.001 per participant minutes
Advanced Firewall Control
✓
Yes
✕
Not specified
✓
VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control
Compliance & Privacy
✕
Zoom provides robust support for Only SOC 2 Type 2 compliance.
✕
Support only HIPAA Compliance.
✓
Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
  • HIPPA Complaint
  • GDPR Complaint
  • Data Localization
  • SOC2 : Type 2
  • ISO:27001
  • VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing)
  • CERT-in (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team)
Cloud Recording Pricing
✓
$15 per participant per 1,000 minutes
✕
  • Video SD: $13.50 1,000 minutes
  • Video HD: $27.00 1,000 minutes
  • Video SD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants)
  • Video HD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants)
RTMP Pricing
$15 for 1,000 minutes of HD audio.
SD: $40 per 1000 minutes HD: $80 per 1000 minutes
  • $30 per 1,000 minutes
ILS Pricing
  • Zoom Webinars: $79/month
  • Zoom Sessions: $99.00/month
  • Zoom Events: $149.00/month
  • Streaming: $1.2 per 1000 min (Doesn't support Full HD)
  • Live Transcription: $1.7 per 1000 min
Encoding:
  • SD: $40 per 1000 min
  • HD: $80 per 1000 min
  • $0.002 per participant minute (Support Full HD)
Storage Pricing
  • $0.5/GB/month
$13.5 per 1000 min
  • $3 per 1000 minutes per month

Support comparison : Zoom vs 100ms vs VideoSDK

Zoom Video SDK
100ms
VideoSDK
Support
✕
Live chat support
  • $50 USD/month subscription plans Live phone support
  • $200 USD/month subscription plans
✓
Yes, Paid
✓
Yes
Cost
  • Plans upto $1900 per month
  • Premium: $1,500 or 5% MRR/month
  • Enterprise: $2,500 or 8% MRR/month
Free
Access to Testing
✓
Yes, All paid plans have access to testing support from Video SDK.
✕
Not specified
✓
All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK
Access to TAM / CS Engineer
✓
In the Premier and Premier+ Plan Only
✕
Yes, based on plans
✓
Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers
SLAs
✓
In the Premier+ Plan Only
✕
Paid Plans Only
✓
Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime

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Shilpa Jain-CEO & Co-Founder at Talk Your Heart Out
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“We switched from a major international player to Video SDK due to their responsiveness to feedback, superior product, and better service. They outshine bigger players in the market and have been excellent in resolving issues promptly.”

Shilpa Jain ,

CEO & Co-Founder at Talk Your Heart Out

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