Daily.co Alternative
25% cheaper video API with native recording and integrated AI features.
$0.003/min vs ~$0.004/min - Plus native recording without bots
Why Switch from Daily.co to Video-call.us?
Purpose-built for professional business conversations.
Video-call.us Advantages
- 2,000 free minutes per month (vs Daily's limited free tier)
- 25% cheaper pricing ($0.003/minute vs ~$0.004/minute)
- Native recording without bots - invisible to participants
- Integrated AI: transcription, summary, and live translation
- Data residency options: US, EU, or Brazil
- Simpler pricing - no complex tier calculations
Daily.co Considerations
- Limited free tier with restrictive usage caps
- Recording adds visible 'recording bot' to calls
- Higher base pricing (~$0.004/min)
- Complex pricing with many add-on charges
- Data residency options more limited
- AI features require additional integrations
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Video-call.us | Daily.co |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | 2,000 min/month forever | Limited (varies by plan) |
| Video Price | $0.003/min/participant | ~$0.004/min/participant |
| Recording | $0.015/min (native) | $0.004/min (bot-based) |
| Recording Experience | Invisible to participants | Bot joins the call |
| Transcription | $0.005/min (integrated) | Third-party required |
| AI Summary | $0.004/min (native) | Not available natively |
| Live Translation | $0.008/min (8 languages) | Not available |
| Max Participants | 4 (optimized) | 200+ |
| Data Residency | US, EU, Brazil | US, EU |
| Target Use Case | Business 1:1 to 1:4 calls | General video apps |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Video-call.us instead of Daily.co?
Video-call.us is purpose-built for professional business conversations. We offer 25% lower pricing, native recording without bots joining your calls, and integrated AI features including live translation. Daily.co is a great general solution, but Video-call.us is optimized for the 90% of businesses that need 1:1 to 1:4 professional calls.
How does the recording experience differ?
Daily.co's recording works by having a 'recording bot' participant join your call to capture the stream. This can feel unprofessional in client-facing scenarios. Video-call.us uses native server-side recording - no bot appears, maintaining a polished experience for consultations, sales calls, and telehealth.
What about Daily's larger meeting capacity?
Daily.co supports up to 200+ participants, which is great for webinars and large meetings. However, most business video calls are 1:1 to 1:4 participants. Video-call.us is optimized for this use case with better pricing and features specifically designed for professional client conversations.
Is migration from Daily.co difficult?
Not at all! Our API is designed to be simple to integrate. We provide SDKs for React, React Native, iOS, and Android, plus no-code integration via Zapier and Make. Most developers complete migration in a few hours.
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