Zoom vs WebRTC

How do Zoom and WebRTC compare? And what does Video SDK offer?

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.

WebRTC

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.

How Video SDK make a difference

While delving into the realm of real-time communications, Zoom and WebRTC come forward as viable options. Zoom showcases modern APIs and collaborative tools, while WebRTC represents a reliable open-source alternative.

Nonetheless, Video SDK introduces a game-changing factor. But what sets it apart? This page conducts an in-depth comparison between Zoom and WebRTC, shedding light on the reasons behind Video SDK's exceptional performance. An ideal solution tailored to your requirements!

Features comparison : Zoom vs WebRTC vs Video SDK

Zoom Video SDK
WebRTC
Video SDK

No. of participants (Including hosts)

Limited

2-3 participants only

Up to millions of viewers

Ease of SDK Integration

Tough and restrictive

Complex

Avg. integration takes only 2 weeks

Adpative audio/video quality

Not available

Available

Available

Works behind the Firewall, Private Network

No

No

Yes

Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates

Limited

No

Available

Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency

Not available

No

Available

Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming

Not available

No

Available

Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc.

Free, but limited

No

Available

Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware

Not available

No

Available

Webhooks

Only for a few states

Yes

Available

Pricing Model

Usage based

NA

Usage based

Interactive Live Streaming

No

NA

Yes

Cloud Recording

Yes

NA

Yes

Interactive Whiteboard

Yes

No

Yes

Multi-platform

No

Yes

Yes

Interactive Participant Support

Up to 300

Very limited

Up to 5,000

Mobile browser support

Chrome only

20%

90%

Automatic audio / video degrade, re-connectivity

No

Yes

Yes

Audio & Video powered by AI

No

No

Yes

Independent of Open Source Dependency

Yes

Yes

Yes

Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS

No

No

Yes

API for building specific features such as collaborative games, polls etc

No

No

Yes

API to build social features such as merging rooms, battles, coins, gifts sending etc

No

No

Yes

Full HD recording

No

No

Yes

Open source templates

No

Yes

Yes

Full Custom roles

No

Limited

Yes

HLS Streaming

No

Yes

Yes

Cost-effective

No

Yes

Yes

Prebuilt SDK

No

No

Yes

Fully customizable UI

No

Yes, but requires much efforts

Yes

Metaverse platform support

No

Yes

Yes

Session analytics

No

No

Yes

Data Tracks

No

No

Yes

Cost comparison : Zoom vs WebRTC vs Video SDK

Zoom Video SDK
WebRTC
Video SDK

Volume Discount

No

NA

Yes

Video Conferencing

  • $3.5 per 1,000 minutes

NA

  • Video SD: $2.00
  • Video HD: $3.00
  • Video Full HD: $7.00
  • Video 2K: $7.00
  • Video 2K+: $7.00

Analytics

No

NA

Free

Separate pricing for video and audio

Yes

NA

Yes

Free 10,000 minutes every month

No

NA

Yes

Minimum price for video calls

$0.0035 per participant minute

NA

$0.002 per participant minute

Minimum price for audio-only calls

$0.0035 per participant minute

NA

$0.0006 per participant min

Advanced Firewall Control

No

No

Free

Cloud recording pricing

  • $4 per 1,000 minutes

NA

  • $15 per 1,000 minutes, No limit on participants

RTMP pricing

  • $3.5 per 1,000 minutes

NA

  • $15 per 1,000 minutes

ILS pricing

NA

NA

  • $0.001 per participant minute (Also supports Full HD)

Storage pricing

  • $100 per month

NA

  • $3 per 1000 minutes per month

Support comparison : Zoom vs WebRTC vs Video SDK

Zoom Video SDK
WebRTC
Video SDK

Support

No

NA

Yes

Cost

  • Plans upto $1900 per month

NA

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

SUCCESS STORY

How MomentoStream increased user engagement into their live streaming platform with Video SDK

See why customers love Video SDK

Ankur Chandra-Engineering Manager at Fynd
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“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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