100ms Alternative
25% cheaper video API with native recording and integrated AI.
$0.003/min vs $0.004/min - Plus free minutes every month, not just the first
Why Switch from 100ms to Video-call.us?
Built for business conversations, not massive video applications.
Video-call.us Advantages
- 2,000 free minutes per month (vs 10K first month only)
- 25% cheaper ongoing pricing ($0.003/min vs $0.004/min)
- Native recording without bots joining calls
- Integrated AI: transcription, summary, live translation
- Data residency: US, EU, or Brazil - you choose
- Simpler integration for 1:1 to 1:4 use cases
100ms Considerations
- Free tier only for first month (10K min), then pay-as-you-go
- Recording uses 'bot participants' that join calls
- Higher ongoing pricing ($0.004/min after free tier)
- Optimized for large-scale apps, not business conversations
- Recording composition charged extra ($0.0135/min)
- More complex SDK for simple use cases
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Video-call.us | 100ms |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | 2,000 min/month forever | 10,000 min first month only |
| Video Price | $0.003/min/participant | $0.004/min/participant |
| Recording | $0.015/min (native) | $0.0135/min (SFU) + composition |
| Recording Experience | Invisible to participants | Bot joins the call |
| Transcription | $0.005/min (integrated) | Requires integration |
| AI Summary | $0.004/min (native) | Not available |
| Live Translation | $0.008/min (8 languages) | Not available |
| Max Participants | 4 (optimized for business) | 1000+ |
| Data Residency | US, EU, Brazil | Multiple regions |
| Target Use Case | Business 1:1 to 1:4 calls | Large-scale video apps |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Video-call.us over 100ms?
Video-call.us is built specifically for professional business video calls (1:1 to 1:4 participants). We offer 25% lower ongoing pricing, native recording without bots, and integrated AI features. 100ms is excellent for large-scale applications, but most businesses only need small, professional video calls.
What about 100ms's larger free tier?
100ms offers 10,000 free minutes, but only for your first month. After that, you pay $0.004/minute. Video-call.us provides 2,000 free minutes every month, forever, and our paid rate is 25% cheaper at $0.003/minute.
How is the recording different?
100ms uses SFU recording where a 'bot participant' joins your call to capture streams. This can feel unprofessional in client meetings. Video-call.us uses native server-side recording - completely invisible to participants, maintaining a polished experience for sales calls, consultations, and telehealth.
Can I migrate from 100ms easily?
Yes! Our API is designed to be simple. We provide SDKs for React, React Native, iOS, and Android, plus no-code options via Zapier and Make. Most developers complete migration in under a day.
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