Zoom Video SDK
Zoom Video SDK: A broad video toolkit for developers building high-scale embedded meetings. Ranked #7 of 36 in Video APIs by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: Paid; best for high-scale embedded meetings.
At a glance
- Editor score8.6 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forHigh-scale embedded meetings
- Free planNo
- Paid from$0.0035/unit usage-based
- Real-time videoYes
- Founded2011 · San Jose, California, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports video, audio, sharing, chat, recording, RTMP, and transcription
- Offers REST APIs, webhooks, quality metrics, and Amazon S3 storage options
- Runs across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and cross-platform frameworks
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan
- Usage-based billing continues after the 10,000-minute monthly allowance
- Raw media access is limited to native platforms
Our verdict on Zoom Video SDK
Zoom Video SDK is a developer platform for embedding custom video applications into web, mobile, desktop, and Linux products. It is aimed at teams building branded meeting, collaboration, education, support, or event experiences rather than linking users to a fixed conferencing interface. Developers can create two-way video and audio sessions with screen sharing, computer-audio sharing, in-session chat, file transfer, data streams, and custom interfaces. The SDK supports up to 5,000 participants and can stream sessions to an unlimited view-only audience.
Pricing is usage-based at $0.0035 per minute. The Video SDK usage plan includes 10,000 free minutes per month, with usage-based billing after that allowance; this is a paid product rather than a free-plan offering. The platform spans web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and API access, with support for React Native and Flutter in the broader development ecosystem. REST APIs and webhooks extend control over sessions and cloud recordings, while Amazon S3 is supported through Bring Your Own Storage.
Its strongest differentiator is breadth for teams that need more than live calls. Cloud recording includes REST APIs and webhooks, RTMP supports live streaming, native platforms provide raw video and audio data access, and the Prebuilt UI Toolkit provides components for Android, iOS, and web. Service quality metrics, live transcription, and translation add operational and accessibility features. Choose Zoom Video SDK when a product needs broad platform coverage and configurable meeting capabilities at scale. It is less suitable for teams seeking a free plan or requiring raw media access across every client platform.
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Zoom Video SDK fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $0.0035/unit usage-based |
| Real-time video | Yes |
| Recorded video | Yes |
| Mobile SDKs | Yes |
| Maximum participants | 5000 participants |
| Recording storage | Both |
| Client platforms | All |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: REST APIs, Webhooks, Amazon S3 via Bring Your Own Storage |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | developers.zoom.us |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Zoom Video SDK integrations
Zoom Video SDK lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- REST APIs
- Webhooks
- Amazon S3 via Bring Your Own Storage
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