Daily

Daily provides video and voice calling APIs for live apps and virtual events. It is known for being the easiest WebRTC platform to ship quickly, with a prebuilt user interface, simple SDKs, and clear pricing that starts with 10,000 free participant-minutes a month.

Key Features

Video and voice calling APIs
Prebuilt user interface
10,000 free minutes a month
Cloud recording
Live streaming to YouTube and Twitch
Real-time transcription

Pricing

Plan	Price	Details
Free	$0	Free; 10,000 participant-minutes a month.
Video and audio calls	$0.004/participant-minute	Video and audio calls, per participant-minute, falling to $0.0015 at volume.
Audio-only calls	$0.00099/participant-minute	Audio-only calls, per participant-minute.
Cloud recording	$0.01349/minute	Cloud video recording, per recorded minute.

Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.

Best for: developers who want the fastest way to add video calls to an app.
Popular with: Developers, Business Owners, Teachers

How it works

The platform charges $0.004 per participant-minute for video and audio, falling to $0.0015 at high volume, with audio-only calls at $0.00099 a minute. Cloud recording, live streaming, and real-time transcription are available as add-ons.

Daily is best for teams that want to add video calling without building infrastructure. It is used for telehealth, tutoring, virtual events, and AI voice agents through its sister product Pipecat Cloud.

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