Sendbird Calls
Sendbird Calls: A focused SDK for embedded calls, with recording and developer controls for rooms of up to 10. Ranked #25 of 36 in Video APIs by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Paid; best for embedded small-group calling.
At a glance
- Editor score6.8 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forEmbedded small-group calling
- Free planNo
- Paid from$0.0014/unit usage-based
- Real-time videoYes
- Founded2013 · San Mateo, California, USA
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports voice and video calls, group rooms, and recording
- Offers web, iOS, Android, API, and multi-device support
- Includes push notifications, webhooks, metadata, and call logs
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Group video calls support up to 10 users
- Usage-based pricing separates communication and recording charges
Our verdict on Sendbird Calls
Sendbird Calls is a developer toolkit for embedding real-time voice and video calling in web and mobile applications. It supports one-to-one calls, group voice and video rooms, cloud and on-device recording, mobile push notifications, call event webhooks, custom metadata, call logs, and metadata retrieval. Client support covers web, iOS, Android, JavaScript, React Native, and Unity, with a server-side Platform API. It is suited to products that need embedded small-group calling rather than a standalone meeting service.
Pricing is usage-based and does not include a free plan. Voice peer-to-peer and video peer-to-peer are available as separate options. Voice server-relayed communication costs $0.0015 per minute per user, voice cloud recording costs $0.0014 per minute, video peer-to-peer costs $0.0014 per minute per user, video server-relayed communication costs $0.0035 per minute per user, and video cloud recording costs $0.0059 per minute. Pricing is prepaid, and volume discounts apply. This structure gives teams control over the communication method and recording choices, but requires planning across multiple usage-based charges.
The product’s main strength is its focused calling toolkit: auto-reconnect, multi-device support, call metadata, webhooks, push notifications, and both cloud and on-device recording cover common embedded-call requirements. Integrations with Sendbird Chat and AWS S3 support a broader application stack. Video group calls support up to 10 users, while a small video room guide documents up to six participants, so it fits small-group experiences better than larger meetings. Choose Sendbird Calls when an application needs native voice and video features across web and mobile; consider an alternative for larger rooms or teams that require a free plan.
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Sendbird Calls fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $0.0014/unit usage-based |
| Real-time video | Yes |
| Recorded video | Yes |
| Mobile SDKs | Yes |
| Maximum participants | 10 participants |
| Recording storage | Both |
| Client platforms | All |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Sendbird Chat, AWS S3 |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | sendbird.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Sendbird Calls integrations
Sendbird Calls lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Sendbird Chat
- AWS S3
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