Twilio Video is sunsetting. So, finding a reliable alternative is a P0, but AWS Chime is not the perfect fit. Compare AWS Chime SDK and Twilio Video, and learn how Dyte beats both.
Chime is supported by AWS' cloud infrastructure and enterprise offerings.
The Amazon Chime SDK provides the basic live video features and adds AWS’ user management up top. But, it is bulky and lacks features parity with Twilio Video and other players in the market.
AWS Chime leaves a footprint of 3.8MB, compared to about ~750KB for Twilio Video. However, Dyte is the most light-weight video SDK with ~200KB GZIP.
Dyte is more than just their replacement. Over and above all the features of AWS Chime and Twilio Video, you get interactive plugins, UI Kit, advanced analytics and much more with Dyte’s all-in-one video SDK.
This page pits AWS Chime vs Twilio, goes over the pros and cons, and explains why Dyte is better than them.
AWS Chime does not offer pre-built UI components, requiring developers to write code from scratch for the desired UI. Dyte’s UI kit let’s you to customize & go live faster.
AWS Chime does not support interactive features such as Polls, Code Editor, DocSync, Video Streamer. Dyte has these in-built & allows you to build your own plugins.
AWS chime does not support webhooks limiting event-driven workflows and video SDK. Dyte supports webhooks for all major event updates.
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 AWS Chime SDK is NOT the right Twilio Video replacement.
Requires high coding effort
Requires high coding effort
Easy integration with open APIs
No UI support
No UI support
Highly customizable UI Kit
Single SDK
Multiple SDKs for calling, streaming and more
A single SDK that supports everything
Limited to host & participant roles
Limited to host & participant only
Create custom roles that are specific to your use-case
Available
Not available
Available
Not available
Not available
In-built or build your own
Available
Separate SDK
In-built
Not available
Not available
In-built
Not available
Available
In-built
Not available
Complex integration
Single line integration
Not available
Only for recording states
Available
Not available
Not available
In-built
Basic
Complex integration
Managed by the SDK
3.28 MB
~750 KB
~200 KB GZIP
Available
Manual configuration needed
Prebuilt with video call
Not available
Not available
Prebuilt with video call
Not available
Not available
In-built
Not available
Manual configuration needed
In-built
Ease of development
Requires high coding effort
Requires high coding effort
Easy integration with open APIs
UI Support
No UI support
No UI support
Highly customizable UI Kit
SDK Overhead
Single SDK for everything
Multiple SDKs for calling, streaming and more
Single SDK for everything
Roles/Permissions
Limited to host & participant roles
Limited to host & participant only
Custom roles that are specific to your use-case
Auto Reconnect
Available
Not available
Available
Plugins
Not available
Not available
In-built or build your own
Chat
Available
Separate SDK
In-built
Polls
Not available
Not available
In-built
Virtual Backgrounds`
Not available
Available
In-built
AI/ML Middleware
Not available
Complex integration
Single line integration
Webhooks
Not available
Only for recording states
Available
Breakout Rooms
Not available
Not available
In-built
SDK Footprint Size
3.28 MB
~750 KB
~200 KB GZIP
Error Handling
Basic
Complex integration
Managed by the SDK
Adaptive Bitrate`
Available
Manual configuration needed
Prebuilt with video call
Media Player
Not available
Not available
Prebuilt with video call
Audio Room
Not available
Not available
In-built
Support for Multiple Audio I/O
Not available
Manual configuration needed
In-built
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
Not available
Not available
10,000 free minutes
$0.0017 /user /minute
$0.004 /user /minute
$0.004 /user /minute
$0.0017 /user /minute
$0.004 /user /minute
$0.001 /user /minute
$0.0017 /sent message +storage cost
Not available
Free
Plans upto $5500/month
Plans upto $5000
Basic Support for Free
$0.023 /minute
Separate Charges
Free
$0.0125 /minute
$0.004/ participant
Flat $0.010 /minute
$0.023 per GB
Free 10 GB + $0.05 / GB /month for additional storage
First 7 days free, $0.023/GB / month(Pass-through AWS rates)
Available
Not Available
Available
Free
Not available
Not available
10,000 free minutes
Video
$0.0017 /user /minute
$0.004 /user /minute
$0.004 /user /minute
Audio
$0.0017 /user /minute
$0.004 /user /minute
$0.001 /user /minute
Chat
$0.0017 /sent message +storage cost
Not available
Free
Support
Plans upto $5500/month
Plans upto $5000
Basic Support for Free
Analytics
$0.023 /minute
Separate Charges
Free
Recording
$0.0125 /minute
$0.004/ participant
Flat $0.010 /minute
Storage
$0.023 per GB
Free 10 GB + $0.05 / GB /month for additional storage
First 7 days free, $0.023/GB / month(Pass-through AWS rates)
Volume Discounts
Available
Not available
Available
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.
Dyte’s SDK is HIPAA, GDPR and SOC-2 compliant with End-to-end encryption, robust infrastructure that safeguards your communications and ensures data privacy.
Power real-time interactions with HD call quality. With adaptive bitrate so you don’t even have to worry about network conditions.
Experience unparalleled reliability with 99.99% uptime SLA. Dyte’s robust infrastructure ensures your calls are always smooth and uninterrupted.
Access detailed analytics to understand user
interaction and derive insights for an audio/video call
or a livestream.
Know why developers and product teams at leading organisations choose Dyte over Twilio Video or AWS Chime SDK.