Sendbird Calls review
A focused SDK for embedded calls, with recording and developer controls for rooms of up to 10.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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.
Sendbird Calls pros and cons
- 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
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