How do TokBox and Twilio compare? And what does Dyte Video SDK offer?
TokBox and Twilio are both leading live video platforms. Each has its own package, features, and advantages. Nevertheless, they're legacy video SDK providers with user experiences remaining unchanged for over half a decade and requiring integration of up to several months into your application.
Dyte changes that. Dyte's single SDK provides comprehensive video/voice calls, live streams, and collaborative features and can be easily integrated into your app in as little as 10 minutes.
This page pits TokBox vs Twilio and explains why Dyte deserves your consideration so you can make an informed decision.
TokBox, now called Vonage Video API, is an option to consider when creating video experiences in your apps. The API includes audio, messaging, and screen-sharing, client libraries for web, iOS, Android, Windows, Linux, and server-side SDKs.
Twilio started by enabling developers to automate phone calls and SMS texts. Twilio now enables you to build communication app from the ground up or simply integrate communication features into existing software.
Choosing between Video SDK can be difficult. We created a feature comparison chart to show why Dyte is the superior choice.
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Requires high coding effort
Requires high coding effort
Easy integration with open APIs
No UI support
No UI support
Highly customizable UI Kit
Available
Not available
Available
Limited to host and participant only
Limited to host & participant only
Create custom roles that are specific to your use-case
Available
Not available
In-built
Available
Not available
In-built
Not available
Not available
In-built or build your own
Available
Separate SDK for chat
In-built or build your own
Not available
Not available
In-built
Manual configuration needed
Not available
In-built
Not available
Not available
In-built
Not available
Manual configuration needed
In-built
Not available
Complex Integration
Single line integration
Available but not for everything
Only for recording states
Available
Basic analytics
Basic analytics only for last 7 days
Detailed analytics for every call
~500 KB
~750 KB
~200 KB GZIP
Not available
Not available
Prebuilt with video call
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
Auto Reconnect
Available
Not available
Available
Roles/Permissions
Limited to host & participant roles
Limited to host & participant roles
Custom roles that are specific to your use-case
RTMP Streaming
Available
Not available
In-built
HLS Streaming
Available
Not available
In-built
Plugins
Not available
Not available
In-built or build your own
Chat
Available
Separate SDK for chat
In-built
Polls
Not available
Not available
In-built
Breakout Rooms
Manual configuration needed
Not available
In-built
Audio Room
Not available
Not available
In-built
Support for Multiple Audio I/O
Not available
Manual configuration needed
In-built
AI/ML Middleware
Not available
Complex integration
Single line integration
Webhooks
Available but not for everything
Only for recording states
Available
Analytics
Basic analytics
Basic analytics only for last 7 days
Detailed analytics for every call
SDK Footprint Size
~500 KB
~750 KB
~200 KB
Media Player
Not available
Not available
Prebuilt with video call
Not available
Not available
10,000 free minutes
$ 0.00395 per user per minute
$0.004 per user per minute
$0.004 per user per minute
Pricing not available
$0.0004 per user per minute
$0.00010 per user per minute
$ 0.00395 per user per minute
Not available
$0.015 per minute
Plans upto $3000/month
Plans upto $5000/month
Free
$500/month
Seperate charges
Free
$0.055 per minute
$0.004 per user per minute +$0.01 per minute composition charges
$0.010 per minute
Features
Free
Video
Audio
RTMP Out
Support
Analytics
Recording
HIPAA
Volume Discounts
Integrate high-quality live video and voice with ease using Dyte's real-time SDK. Simplify audio/video processes and build innovative features.
Build tailor-made live experiences in your app that satiate your user's needs. Use Dyte's UI kit for a low code experience building or start from scratch with its core SDKs.
Stop worrying about hard coding the edge cases that can disrupt a video call while building live in your product --- and let Dyte take care of it.
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Dyte's exceptional documentation provides developers with clear guidelines and support to easily integrate live video into their apps.
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Whether you need to get a few basic queries answered, or need technical heavylifting, we’re here for you.
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7 times
faster development
2 weeks
time required to go-live
“While exploring the right SDK, we explored over 5 options. Eventually came down to Dyte. Love how to the team ships updates like clockwork. Rooting for team DYTE!!”
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