Ever since nations around the globe responded to the COVID-19 virus outbreak by initiating lockdowns, there has been one application that we have heard over and over. As the world opens up to new ways of doing things, Zoom is on everyone’s toolkit.
The sudden spike in Zoom’s popularity has to do with many companies trying to adapt their operations by asking their employees to work from home. Doing so mitigates the effect of the virus outbreak on their business and also reduces the chances of their employees getting infected.
Zoom video call app allows the employees of a company to have online meetings while they are working from home. Over the past few weeks, there has been a significant increase in demand for such video conferencing applications. The COVID-19 crisis has been a challenging time for all of us, but you should try to make the most of it. Some entrepreneurs see this rise in demand as an opportunity to build video chat apps like Zoom. If you want to know how to build a video conferencing app then read this article to get in-depth knowledge in mobile app development.
Let us take Zoom, for instance. The app not only allows users to view HD video and sound but also supports up to 1000 participants in a single meeting. Participants from all over the world can join in a meeting as long as they have an internet connection. They also have the option to turn off their camera or microphone whenever they want. The company aims to provide all its features to its users, regardless of the number of participants in the meeting. Here are some of the features of Zoom that have facilitated its rise to the top:
Now you must be thinking that these are some really great features, but how much would it actually cost to build an app like Zoom. The cost to build a video chat app will depend on the features and functionalities that you want to include in your app. Roughly speaking, the cost of development will be anywhere between $40,000 and $ 80,000 for an app with standard features and optimized video streaming in India.
The essential factor influencing an app’s price is the developers’ hourly rate, which usually depends on the location.
Country | Rate Range | Average Rate |
---|---|---|
India | $15-$40 | $25 |
US | $100-$230 | $180 |
South America | $25-$115 | $50 |
Eastern Europe | $30-$100 | $60 |
United Kingdom | $35-$170 | $85 |
Australia | $35-$150 | $110 |
These are some of the most crucial steps that we follow to build video conferencing applications.
As the internet expands from an information hub to a communication hub, video conferencing will move from a siloed experience to an integrated experience. Websites, software platforms, and communities should evaluate building or integrating real time video into their current customer touchpoints. Fortunately, a range of tools exist from no-code to API based WebRTC platforms.
There are two important aspects of Zoom’s technology stack: the cloud network and the video architecture.
Zoom video conferencing app has a system of data centers, interlinked through private connections that are closely maintained, monitored, and optimized regularly by their expert team. This network is meant to provide connectivity globally and to enable users from around the world to experience smoothness in their connections. Zoom has 15+ co-located data centers globally and continues to expand this network.
Our architecture has been optimized to handle video’s demanding requirements, and there are four key features that differentiate our back-end technology and cloud-native infrastructure:
Hope our article helps you to understand all aspects of how to make a video conferencing app in this competitive field. Zoom and other companies have already shown us what most users expect from a video conferencing app. Therefore, your app must have the same features and functionalities that Zoom does and improve on areas where Zoom has failed. Use open-source technologies such as Swift and WebRTC to simplify the process of app development and to build apps that can efficiently communicate in real-time. Zoom video conferencing app has already provided a blueprint of a successful video conferencing app. All you have to do is kick-start and take it ahead from there.
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