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Twilio vs WebRTC

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

Twilio

originally started by helping developers automate traditional phone calls and SMS text messages. But today, developers can use it to build business communication ( in-app and otherwise) across the customer journey.
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 contemplating real-time communications, Twilio and WebRTC emerge as potential choices. Twilio boasts contemporary APIs and collaborative utilities, whereas WebRTC stands as a dependable open-source alternative.
However, Video SDK introduces a transformative element. But how does it achieve that? This page conducts a thorough Twilio vs WebRTC comparison, unveiling the reasons behind Video SDK's excellence. A perfect fit for your needs!

Features comparison : Twilio vs WebRTC vs Video SDK

Twilio
WebRTC
VideoSDK
No. of Participants (Including Hosts)
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Twilio not supports more than 50 participants.
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WebRTC supports 2-3 participants only.
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VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants
Ease of SDK Integration
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In Twilio High coding effort required.
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WebRTC SDK is Complex for integration.
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VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for

SDK integration

Adpative Audio/Video Quality
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Twilio not offers adaptive audio/video quality.
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WebRTC offers adaptive audio/video quality
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VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality.
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network
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No
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No
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Yes
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
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Twilio offer limited Role Management, Permissions, Policy & Templates.
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WebRTC has limited Role Management, Permissions, Policy & Templates.
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VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency
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Not available
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No
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Available
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming
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Twilio needed manual configuration.
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No
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Available (No need for manual config.)
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc.
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Not available or Separate SDK
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In WebRTC collaborative features is not available.
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VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware
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Complex integration
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No
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Easy Integration
Webhooks
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Only for recording states
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Yes
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Available
Pricing Model
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Usage based
NA
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Pay-as-You-Go

Plan

Interactive Live Streaming
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Twilio supports interactive live streaming.
NA
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VideoSDK supports

Interactive Live Streaming

Cloud Recording
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Twilio offers cloud recording capabilities.
NA
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VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities
Interactive Whiteboard
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Not available or Separate SDK
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WebRTC not provides an interactive whiteboard feature.
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VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature
Multi-platform
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Twilio supports multiple platforms for a wider reach.
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WebRTC supports multiple platforms for a wider reach.
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VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach
Interactive Participant Support
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Limited support
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WebRTC support limited Interactive Participants.
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Upto 5,000
Mobile Browser Support
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Twilio offers limited support for mobile browsers.
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20%
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Video support 91% mobile browsers
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity
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Twilio not supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments.
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WebRTC supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments..
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VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments..
Audio & Video powered by AI
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No
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No
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Yes
Independent of Open Source Dependency
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Twilio does not heavily rely on open source templates.
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WebRTC is dependent on open source.
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VideoSDK is not dependent on open source.
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS
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No
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No
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Yes
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.)
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Limited
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No
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Yes
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.)
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Limited
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No
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Yes
Full HD Recording
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Twilio supports full HD recording.
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WebRTC not supports full HD recording.
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VideoSDK supports full HD recording
Open Source Templates
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Twilio not heavily rely on open source templates.
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WebRTC heavily rely on open source templates.
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VideoSDK rely on open source templates
Full Custom roles
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Twilio offer limited support for custom roles.
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Limited
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VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles
HLS Streaming
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Twilio not supports HLS streaming.
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Yes
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VideoSDK supports HLS streaming
Cost-effective
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Twilio is not cost effective.
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WebRTC is cost effective.
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VideoSDK is Cost Effective
Prebuilt SDK
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Twilio not provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration.
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WebRTC not provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration.
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VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration
Fully Customizable UI
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Twilio not allows for a Limited customizable UI.
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Yes, but requires much efforts
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VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI
Metaverse Platform Support
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Twilio not support Metaverse platform.
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WebRTC support Metaverse platform.
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VideoSDK support Metaverse platform
Session Analytics
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Separate charges
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WebRTC not offer session analytics option.
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VideoSDK offer session analytics option
Data Tracks
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Twillio separate charges for data tracks.
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WebRTC not offer track data option.
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VideoSDK offer track data option

Cost comparison : Twilio vs WebRTC vs Video SDK

Twilio
WebRTC
VideoSDK
Volume Discount
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Twilio not offer the volume discount.
NA
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VideoSDK offer the

Volume Discount

Video Conferencing
  • $4 per participant per 1000 minutes
NA
  • Video SD: $2.00
  • Video HD: $3.00
  • Video Full HD: $7.00
  • Video 2K: $7.00
  • Video 2K+: $7.00
Analytics
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Separate charges
NA
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VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio
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Yes
NA
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Yes
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month
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Twilio not offer free 10,000 minutes every month.
NA
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Yes
Minimum Price for Video Calls
$0.004 per participant minute
NA
$0.002 per participant minutes
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls
$0.004 per participant per minute
NA
$0.0006 per participant minutes
Advanced Firewall Control
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No
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No
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VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control
Compliance & Privacy
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Twilio provides robust support for GDPR & HIPAA compliance, although it comes with associated charges.
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WebRTC not provides compliance & privacy support.
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Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
  • HIPPA Complaint
  • GDPR Complaint
  • Data Localization
  • SOC2 : Type 2
  • ISO:27001
  • VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing)
  • CERT-in (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team)
Cloud Recording Pricing
  • $0.004/user/minute + $0.01/minute composition charges
NA
  • Video SD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants)
  • Video HD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants)
RTMP Pricing
NA
NA
  • $15 per 1,000 minutes
ILS Pricing
NA
NA
  • $0.001 per participant minute (Support Full HD)
Storage Pricing
  • $0.05/GB/month for additional storage
NA
  • $3 per 1000 minutes per month

Support comparison : Twilio vs WebRTC vs Video SDK

Twilio
WebRTC
VideoSDK
Support
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Paid
NA
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Yes
Cost
  • Production plan: Greater of 4% of monthly spend or $250
  • Business plan: Greater of 6% of monthly spend or $1,500
  • Personalized plan: Greater of 8% of monthly spend or $5,000
NA
Free
Access to Testing
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No explicit support for testing, quality measurements and reports.
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No
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All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK
Access to TAM / CS Engineer
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No
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No
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Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers
SLAs
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No
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No
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Affordable SLA with

99.9% Uptime

SUCCESS STORY

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Kanishk Agrawal-Sr. Director - Technology at Judge Group
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β€œVideoSDK's well-structured product and efficient support team expedited integration. Their excellent user experience and well-defined documentation prompted us to switch from our previous provider.”

Kanishk Agrawal ,

Sr. Director - Technology at Judge Group

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