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Daily alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll video and voice APIs

Top picks

  • LiveKit logo

    Best overall

    LiveKit

    Free plan: $0/month Build plan

  • 100ms logo

    Best free option

    100ms

    Conferencing price: $0.004 per participant minute

  • LiveKit logo

    Best open source

    LiveKit

    Free plan: $0/month Build plan

Common reasons people leave Daily: joining Deepgram, so the roadmap may change, and the core media platform is cloud-only, with no self-hosted server. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Daily, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. LiveKit currently ranks first.

Daily has been acquired. Daily's website announces that Daily is joining Deepgram.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1LiveKit logoLiveKitOpen sourceFrom $50/monthYesWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 468.8
2100ms logo100msFree plan + paid$0.004 per participant minuteNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 464.8
3Agora logoAgoraFree plan + paid$0.59 per 1,000 RTC minutesNoWeb, Windows, macOS +26 of 655.9
4Stream logoStreamFree plan + paid$399 a month billed annually, or $499 monthly (Chat Start)NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 552.6
5Twilio logoTwilioPaidFrom $0.0083 per messageNoWeb7 of 751.2
6Vonage logoVonagePaid—NoWeb4 of 447.8
  1. LiveKit logo

    1. LiveKitTop pick

    Best for: Teams building voice AI agents or video apps who want an open-source stack with an optional managed cloud

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Daily

    Open-source WebRTC server you can self-host or use as a cloud, with its own agents framework for voice AI.

    Pros

    • Apache-2.0 server you can self-host
    • Agents framework with turn detection and telephony
    • SDKs for most web, mobile and game platforms
    • Free cloud tier with no credit card

    Cons

    • Product focus has moved strongly towards voice AI agents
    • Self-hosting at scale means running your own WebRTC infrastructure
    • Cloud costs stack several per-minute charges per session
    Visit LiveKit Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is LiveKit a good Daily alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    $0/month Build plan
    Checked Nov 8, 2026livekit.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid plans
    From $50/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026livekit.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud regions
    19+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026livekit.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. 100ms logo

    2. 100ms

    Best for: Product teams adding branded video calls or live classes to an app without running media servers

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Daily

    Video SDK with prebuilt UI and roles for live classes and events, quicker to ship than building on raw WebRTC.

    Pros

    • Generous free monthly minutes for conferencing and streaming
    • Prebuilt UI speeds up a first integration
    • Recording, RTMP out and transcription in the same platform
    • Cheaper rates for audio-only sessions

    Cons

    • HIPAA compliance costs extra on the self-serve tier
    • Paid SLA support packages start at a high monthly minimum
    • Cloud-only: no self-hosted media server option
    Visit 100ms Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is 100ms a good Daily alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    10,000 conferencing minutes/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026100ms.live(opens source in a new tab)
    Conferencing price
    $0.004 per participant minute
    Checked Nov 8, 2026100ms.live(opens source in a new tab)
    Audio-only discount
    75% off
    Checked Nov 8, 2026100ms.live(opens source in a new tab)
    HIPAA BAA
    $500/month add-on on self-serve
    Checked Nov 8, 2026100ms.live(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Agora logo

    3. Agora

    Best for: Consumer apps that need voice, video or live streaming at very large scale across regions

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Daily

    Global real-time voice and video SDKs with a large network in Asia, for apps with users across many regions.

    Pros

    • Large free monthly allowance of RTC minutes
    • Proven at very high concurrency
    • Separate products for signaling, chat and voice AI

    Cons

    • Proprietary network with no self-hosted option
    • Many products and SKUs make costs hard to estimate
    • Larger deals require talking to sales
    Visit Agora Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Agora a good Daily alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free allowance
    10,000 RTC minutes a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026agora.io(opens source in a new tab)
    RTC price
    From $0.59 per 1,000 minutes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026agora.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Conversational AI
    From $0.10 per minute, first 300 minutes free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026agora.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Latency
    Under 200 ms globally
    Checked Nov 8, 2026agora.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $0.59 per 1,000 RTC minutes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026agora.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Chat
    From $0.05 per monthly active user
    Checked Nov 8, 2026agora.io(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Stream logo

    4. Stream

    Best for: App teams adding chat, video or feeds who want ready-made UI kits for many frameworks

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Daily

    Video and audio calling APIs alongside chat and feeds, useful if you also need in-app messaging from one vendor.

    Pros

    • Chat, video, feeds and moderation from one vendor
    • UI kits for most mobile, web and game frameworks
    • Free tier for small apps and a Maker programme for small companies

    Cons

    • Paid chat plans start in the hundreds of dollars per month
    • Separate overage meters for users, connections, API calls and storage
    • Not self-hostable
    Visit Stream Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Stream a good Daily alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, Build plan with 10K MAU
    Checked Nov 8, 2026getstream.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $399 a month billed annually, or $499 monthly (Chat Start)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026getstream.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Products
    Chat, video, feeds, moderation
    Checked Nov 8, 2026getstream.io(opens source in a new tab)
    MAU overage
    $0.09 per user
    Checked Nov 8, 2026getstream.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Elevate plan
    $599 a month billed annually, or $675 monthly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026getstream.io(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Twilio logo

    5. Twilio

    Best for: Developers adding SMS, calls, WhatsApp or 2FA codes to an app who want the widest set of features

    PaidWeb

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Daily

    Broad communications platform where video sits next to SMS, voice and email APIs under one account and bill.

    Pros

    • Covers SMS, voice, WhatsApp, RCS, verification and email in one account
    • Pay as you go with no contract
    • Free trial with no credit card
    • Mature docs and SDKs for most languages

    Cons

    • Per-message rates are higher than some carrier-owned rivals
    • Carrier fees and US 10DLC registration add cost and setup work
    • The product range is large and can be hard to navigate
    Visit Twilio Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Twilio a good Daily alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Pricing
    Pay as you go
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes, no credit card required
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SMS price
    From $0.0083 per message
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    WhatsApp
    From $0.005 per message
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    WhatsApp price
    From $0.005 per message
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Voice price
    From $0.014/min to make a call, $0.0085/min to receive
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Email price
    From $0.0013 per email
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Vonage logo

    6. Vonage

    Best for: Developers adding SMS, voice, video or 2FA to apps who want an alternative to Twilio

    PaidWeb

    47.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Daily

    Video API that grew out of the OpenTok platform, alongside voice and messaging APIs for telehealth and support apps.

    Pros

    • Covers SMS, voice, video, WhatsApp and verification APIs
    • Free credit to start, then pay per use
    • Server SDKs, CLI and OpenAPI specs for every API
    • Also sells business phone and contact-centre services

    Cons

    • Per-country pricing plus carrier fees makes costs hard to predict
    • Product line is broad and can be confusing to navigate
    • Parts of the website block automated tools and some regions
    Visit Vonage Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Vonage a good Daily alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free credit
    Yes, on new accounts
    Checked Nov 8, 2026developer.vonage.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Billing
    Per request (pay as you go)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026developer.vonage.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Developers
    1.8M+ in 190+ countries
    Checked Nov 6, 2026vonage.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Products
    APIs, business phone, contact centre
    Checked Nov 6, 2026vonage.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Daily alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

LiveKit logo

Best Daily alternative for most people

LiveKit

Open-source WebRTC server you can self-host or use as a cloud, with its own agents framework for voice AI.

LiveKit logo

Best Daily alternative for a free option

LiveKit

Open-source WebRTC server you can self-host or use as a cloud, with its own agents framework for voice AI.

100ms logo

Best Daily alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

100ms

Video SDK with prebuilt UI and roles for live classes and events, quicker to ship than building on raw WebRTC.

LiveKit logo

Best Daily alternative for open source

LiveKit

Open-source WebRTC server you can self-host or use as a cloud, with its own agents framework for voice AI.

LiveKit logo

Best Daily alternative for self-hosting

LiveKit

Open-source WebRTC server you can self-host or use as a cloud, with its own agents framework for voice AI.

Agora logo

Best Daily alternative for Mac

Agora

Global real-time voice and video SDKs with a large network in Asia, for apps with users across many regions.

Agora logo

Best Daily alternative for Windows

Agora

Global real-time voice and video SDKs with a large network in Asia, for apps with users across many regions.

Stream logo

Best Daily alternative for iPhone and Android

Stream

Video and audio calling APIs alongside chat and feeds, useful if you also need in-app messaging from one vendor.

Twilio logo

Best Daily alternative for working in the browser

Twilio

Broad communications platform where video sits next to SMS, voice and email APIs under one account and bill.

Daily alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Daily?

LiveKit ranks first right now. Open-source WebRTC server you can self-host or use as a cloud, with its own agents framework for voice AI. 100ms and Agora follow it in our ranking.

Daily vs LiveKit: what's the difference?

Daily is free with paid plans; LiveKit is free and open source. Verified prices: Daily $0.004 per participant minute after free minutes, LiveKit From $50/month. LiveKit is open source and Daily is not. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

Is Daily free?

Daily is free with paid plans. Starting price: $0.004 per participant minute after free minutes; Free plan: Yes, 10,000 participant minutes/month; Audio-only rate: $0.00099 per participant minute; HIPAA add-on: $500 a month. Checked on Daily's own site, November 2026.

How much do Daily alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Daily alternatives: LiveKit, From $50/month; 100ms, $0.004 per participant minute; Agora, $0.59 per 1,000 RTC minutes; Stream, $399 a month billed annually, or $499 monthly (Chat Start); Twilio, From $0.0083 per message. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Daily?

Yes. LiveKit (open source), 100ms (free plan + paid), Agora (free plan + paid) and Stream (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Daily?

Yes: LiveKit. LiveKit can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Daily?

The complaints we hear most: joining Deepgram, so the roadmap may change; the core media platform is cloud-only, with no self-hosted server; pricing details sit behind separate product pages.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Daily, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.