Top 5 Alternatives to Twilio Programmable Video
Blog post from Stream
Twilio Programmable Video, a WebRTC-based API enabling real-time communication in applications, is set to be discontinued by the end of 2024, prompting users to seek alternatives. Various competing platforms, such as Agora, 100ms, Daily, Zoom, and Stream, offer different features, developer experiences, and pricing structures that are crucial to consider when choosing a replacement. Agora stands out with its extensive SDK support and rich feature set, including AI noise suppression and video backgrounds, while 100ms provides a unified SDK for both video calling and live streaming, offering flexibility and customization options. Daily's SDKs require more manual implementation, providing flexibility at the cost of ease of use, whereas Zoom offers easy integration but limited customization. Stream is notable for its modern SDKs, detailed documentation, and lower pricing, offering a single SDK for multiple use cases like live streaming and video calling, along with advanced chat capabilities. Users are encouraged to test these platforms to determine which best suits their needs, with Stream offering a special free plan for current Twilio customers to facilitate seamless migration.