How do Zoom and Jitsi compare? And what does Dyte Video SDK offer?
Zoom and Jitsi are both viable Video SDKs. Zoom is more reliable and scaleable, whereas Jitsi is an open-source platform with a larger developer community.
Both SDKs lack collaborative features like in-built collaboration tools, low-code UI builder, and 24/7 support.
Dyte changes that. Dyte provides reliable and jitter-free video, low code easy permission control, and plugin support, making creating immersive live video experiences simple.
Other than pitting Zoom vs Jitsi, this page explains why Dyte is worth considering when constructing your live events.
Zoom Video SDK offers the same reliable video conferencing experience as the original Client but with greater flexibility. It includes a variety of services, such as audio, video, chat, screen sharing, data streams, server-side APIs, and webhooks
Jitsi is a free, open-source platform for hassle-free video conferencing. No downloads or plugins are needed, and it's perfect for those just starting out with video chat but not ready to make a major investment.
Here is a side-by-side comparison of the three platforms to help you decide better when choosing the ideal video SDK solution for your business.
Platform supported | |||
Ease of development | Development is moderately tough | Easy integration with open APIs | Requires high coding effort |
UI Support | Pre-built only (Zoom Meeting UI) | Highly customizable UI Kit | No UI support |
SDK Overhead | Single SDK but only supports video calls | A single SDK that supports everything | Multiple SDKs for calling, streaming and more |
Plugins | Only Whiteboard | In-built or build your own | Complex integration |
Polls | Not available | In-built | Complex integration |
Virtual Background | Not available | Available | Complex integration |
Breakout Rooms | Limited only to Web. Not supported on native platforms | In-built | Complex integration |
Error Handling | Basic | Managed by the SDK | Manual configuration needed |
Video Quality | HD | Full HD | HD |
Webhooks | Available but not for everything | Available | Available |
Analytics | Brief analytics | Free detailed data for every call & participant | Manual configuration needed |
SDK Footprint Size | ~22MB to ~45MB based on feature requirements | 200 KB | 85 MB |
HLS Streaming | Not available | In-built | Manual configuration needed |
Media Player | Not available | In-built | Not available |
AI/ML Middleware | Additional coding effort via another package | Single line integration | Not available |
Support for Multiple Audio I/O | Not available | In-built | Not available |
Audio room | Not supported | In-built | Manual configuration needed |
Dyte's SDK provides secure, high-quality live streaming for web, mobile, and desktop applications with minimal code.
Dyte offers exhaustive product documentation and technical support from product experts—making it easier for you to build live in your app quickly.
With Dyte, you can quickly build a custom user interface either from the ground up or by using its UI kit.
Dyte's SDK ensures scalability for any size, with the capability to stream audio and video to up to 10,000 users.
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