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Free Daily alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

4 of the 6 Daily alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). LiveKit, 100ms and Agora rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

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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
  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)