Zoom vs Daily
How do Zoom and Daily compare? And what does Video SDK offer?
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.
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
While considering SDK options, Zoom and Daily are choices that enable the addition of live experiences to products. Zoom is known for its superior reliability and scalability, making it a dependable option. On the other hand, Daily stands out for its ease of integration and UI customization, providing users with a more tailored experience.
However, Video SDK changes the game with its modern live SDK, offering comprehensive features such as live video, audio calls, streaming, and collaborative tools all within a single lightweight SDK. With Video SDK, you can create immersive and engaging live experiences seamlessly.
To help you make an informed decision, we compare Zoom and Daily, highlighting their respective pros and cons. Let's dive in and discover how Video SDK provides the best of both worlds, delivering a cutting-edge solution for your live video needs.
Features comparison : Zoom vs Daily vs Video SDK
features | Zoom Video SDK | Daily | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of participants (Including hosts) | ✕ Zoom Video SDK supports limited participants. | ✕ Daily supports upto 1000 participants. | ✓ VideoSDK supports millions participants. |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Tough and restrictive | ✕ Daily SDK is Complex for integration. | ✓ VideoSDK generally requires more than 2 weeks for SDK integration . |
Adpative audio/video quality | ✕ Adpative audio/video quality not available in Zoom Video SDK. | ✕ Daily audio/video quality upto 720p. | ✓ VideoSDK offers 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. | ✕ Daily has limited Role Management, Permissions, Policy & Templates. | ✓ VideoSDK offer Role Management, Permissions, Policy & Templates. |
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency | ✕ Not available | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✕ Not available | ✕ No | ✓ In VideoSDK no needed manual configuration. |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ In Zoom Video SDK collaborative features are available but it`s limited. | ✕ In Daily collaborative features is not available. | ✓ Collaborative features available VideoSDK. |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Not available | ✕ No | ✓ Easy integration |
Webhooks | ✕ Only for a few states | ✕ No | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | ✓ Usage based | ✓ Usage based | ✓ Usage based Price |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not supports interactive live streaming. | ✓ Daily supports interactive live streaming. | ✓ VideoSDK supports interactive live streaming . |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Zoom Video SDK offers cloud recording capabilities. | ✓ Daily offers cloud recording capabilities. | ✓ VideoSDK offers cloud recording capabilities. |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✓ Zoom Video SDK provides an interactive whiteboard feature. | ✓ Daily provides an interactive whiteboard feature. | ✓ VideoSDK provides an interactive whiteboard feature. |
Multi-platform | ✕ Zoom Video SDK supports not multiple platforms for a wider reach. | ✕ Daily not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach. | ✓ VideoSDK supports multiple platforms for a wider reach. |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ Up to 300 | ✕ Daily support upto 1000 Interactive Participants. | ✓ Up to 5,000 |
Mobile browser support | ✕ Zoom Video only support chrome brower. | ✕ 84% | ✓ Video support only 90% mobile browsers. |
Automatic audio / video degrade, re-connectivity | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments. | ✕ 720p only | ✓ VideoSDK supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments.. |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✕ No | ✕ Partial | ✓ Yes |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✓ Zoom Video SDK is dependent on open source. | ✕ Daily is not dependent on open source. | ✕ VideoSDK is not dependent on open source. |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✕ No | ✕ Yes | ✓ Yes |
API for building specific features such as collaborative games, polls etc | ✕ No | ✕ Partial | ✓ Yes |
API to build social features such as merging rooms, battles, coins, gifts sending etc | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD recording | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not supports full HD recording. | ✓ Daily supports full HD recording. | ✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording. |
Open source templates | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not heavily rely on open source templates. | ✕ Daily not rely on open source templates | ✓ VideoSDK heavily rely on open source templates. |
Full Custom roles | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not support for custom roles. | ✕ Daily has no custom roles option. | ✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles. |
HLS Streaming | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not supports HLS streaming. | ✓ Daily supports HLS streaming. | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming. |
Cost-effective | ✕ Zoom Video SDK is not cost effective. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK is cost effective. |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration. | ✕ Yes, but limited features | ✓ VideoSDK provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration. |
Fully customizable UI | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not customizable UI. | ✕ Daily has Limited customizable UI | ✓ VideoSDK allows for a Limited customizable UI. |
Metaverse platform support | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not support Metaverse platform. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform. |
Session analytics | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not offer session analytics option | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option. |
Data Tracks | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not offer track data option. | ✕ Partial data tracking option. | ✓ VideoSDK offer track data option. |
features | Zoom Video SDK | Daily | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of participants (Including hosts) | ✕ Zoom Video SDK supports limited participants. | ✕ Daily supports upto 1000 participants. | ✓ VideoSDK supports millions participants. |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Tough and restrictive | ✕ Daily SDK is Complex for integration. | ✓ VideoSDK generally requires more than 2 weeks for SDK integration . |
Adpative audio/video quality | ✕ Adpative audio/video quality not available in Zoom Video SDK. | ✕ Daily audio/video quality upto 720p. | ✓ VideoSDK offers 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. | ✕ Daily has limited Role Management, Permissions, Policy & Templates. | ✓ VideoSDK offer Role Management, Permissions, Policy & Templates. |
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency | ✕ Not available | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✕ Not available | ✕ No | ✓ In VideoSDK no needed manual configuration. |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ In Zoom Video SDK collaborative features are available but it`s limited. | ✕ In Daily collaborative features is not available. | ✓ Collaborative features available VideoSDK. |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Not available | ✕ No | ✓ Easy integration |
Webhooks | ✕ Only for a few states | ✕ No | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | ✓ Usage based | ✓ Usage based | ✓ Usage based Price |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not supports interactive live streaming. | ✓ Daily supports interactive live streaming. | ✓ VideoSDK supports interactive live streaming . |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Zoom Video SDK offers cloud recording capabilities. | ✓ Daily offers cloud recording capabilities. | ✓ VideoSDK offers cloud recording capabilities. |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✓ Zoom Video SDK provides an interactive whiteboard feature. | ✓ Daily provides an interactive whiteboard feature. | ✓ VideoSDK provides an interactive whiteboard feature. |
Multi-platform | ✕ Zoom Video SDK supports not multiple platforms for a wider reach. | ✕ Daily not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach. | ✓ VideoSDK supports multiple platforms for a wider reach. |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ Up to 300 | ✕ Daily support upto 1000 Interactive Participants. | ✓ Up to 5,000 |
Mobile browser support | ✕ Zoom Video only support chrome brower. | ✕ 84% | ✓ Video support only 90% mobile browsers. |
Automatic audio / video degrade, re-connectivity | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments. | ✕ 720p only | ✓ VideoSDK supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments.. |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✕ No | ✕ Partial | ✓ Yes |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✓ Zoom Video SDK is dependent on open source. | ✕ Daily is not dependent on open source. | ✕ VideoSDK is not dependent on open source. |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✕ No | ✕ Yes | ✓ Yes |
API for building specific features such as collaborative games, polls etc | ✕ No | ✕ Partial | ✓ Yes |
API to build social features such as merging rooms, battles, coins, gifts sending etc | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD recording | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not supports full HD recording. | ✓ Daily supports full HD recording. | ✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording. |
Open source templates | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not heavily rely on open source templates. | ✕ Daily not rely on open source templates | ✓ VideoSDK heavily rely on open source templates. |
Full Custom roles | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not support for custom roles. | ✕ Daily has no custom roles option. | ✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles. |
HLS Streaming | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not supports HLS streaming. | ✓ Daily supports HLS streaming. | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming. |
Cost-effective | ✕ Zoom Video SDK is not cost effective. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK is cost effective. |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration. | ✕ Yes, but limited features | ✓ VideoSDK provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration. |
Fully customizable UI | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not customizable UI. | ✕ Daily has Limited customizable UI | ✓ VideoSDK allows for a Limited customizable UI. |
Metaverse platform support | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not support Metaverse platform. | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform. |
Session analytics | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not offer session analytics option | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option. |
Data Tracks | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not offer track data option. | ✕ Partial data tracking option. | ✓ VideoSDK offer track data option. |
Cost comparison : Zoom vs Daily vs Video SDK
features | Zoom Video SDK | Daily | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not offer the volume discount. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer the volume discount . |
Video Conferencing |
|
|
|
Analytics | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer free analytics. |
Separate pricing for video and audio | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 minutes every month | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Minimum price for video calls | $0.0035 per participant minute | $0.004 per participant min | $0.002 per participant minute |
Minimum price for audio-only calls | $0.0035 per participant minute | $0.00099 per participant min | $0.0006 per participant min |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✕ $500/month | ✓ VideoSDK offer free firewall control. |
Compliance & Privacy | ✕ Zoom provides robust support for Only SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. | ✕ Daily provides robust support for Only HIPAA compliance, although it comes with associated charges. | ✓ Secure real-time audio-video to your app or website with compliance and privacy.
|
Cloud recording pricing |
|
|
|
RTMP pricing |
|
|
|
ILS pricing | NA |
|
|
Storage pricing |
|
|
|
features | Zoom Video SDK | Daily | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✕ Zoom Video SDK not offer the volume discount. | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer the volume discount . |
Video Conferencing |
|
|
|
Analytics | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer free analytics. |
Separate pricing for video and audio | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 minutes every month | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Minimum price for video calls | $0.0035 per participant minute | $0.004 per participant min | $0.002 per participant minute |
Minimum price for audio-only calls | $0.0035 per participant minute | $0.00099 per participant min | $0.0006 per participant min |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✕ $500/month | ✓ VideoSDK offer free firewall control. |
Compliance & Privacy | ✕ Zoom provides robust support for Only SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. | ✕ Daily provides robust support for Only HIPAA compliance, although it comes with associated charges. | ✓ Secure real-time audio-video to your app or website with compliance and privacy.
|
Cloud recording pricing |
|
|
|
RTMP pricing |
|
|
|
ILS pricing | NA |
|
|
Storage pricing |
|
|
|
Support comparison : Zoom vs Daily vs Video SDK
features | Zoom Video SDK | Daily | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ No | ✕ Paid | ✓ Yes |
Cost |
|
| Free |
Access to Testing | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK. |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Inexpensive SLA with 99.9% uptime |
features | Zoom Video SDK | Daily | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ No | ✕ Paid | ✓ Yes |
Cost |
|
| Free |
Access to Testing | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK. |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Inexpensive 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
FAQ
