Building video chat on Android

So, you want to build a video chat app, but how much is it going to cost you to do so?
I know you may wonder about it. I will give nothing but a frank answer to that question.

Building a video chat application from scratch can be both expensive and inexpensive. Depending on the features that you need in the app.

Generally, it costs about $15,000 to set up a video chat app. This is just an estimate; the price may be higher or lower depending on complexity and the company handling the development.

Zegocloud offers 10,000 free minutes. You can take advantage of this to build your video chat app for free! You heard me right, didn’t you?

I know you’re already asking how; just stick with the article as we progress with it.

How to Make an Android Video Chat App

Like I said earlier, we’ll learn how to build video chat on Android using ZEGOCLOUD’s Video Call SDK and UIKit. Without further ado, let’s get started!

Video Call SDK Introduction

The Video Call SDK is a robust, scalable, and fully-featured real-time video and audio communication component.

You can easily include the SDK into your applications to give your end users the best live video experience by providing them with high-quality, incredibly low latency, interactive video across all platforms with support for large concurrency.

Why ZEGOCLOUD’s Video Call

There are numerous reasons why you should use ZEGOCLOUD’s Video Call SDK in your app for video chat functionality.

Below are some of the reasons:

1. Boost user engagement with fascinating video effects.

With ZEGOCLOUD’s Video Call SDK, you can easily add some amazing video effects in order to create a more awesome experience for users. You can customize the whole layout to make something more appealing for your audience. For instance, let’s assume you’re building a video chat app kids, you can make the interface to look more intuitive and fun for them to use.

2. keep in touch anywhere in the world.

ZEGOCLOUD’s products have support for over 200 countries in the world, and the Video Call SDK is not exempt. You can make video calls or use any of the SDK features in your app and stay connected anywhere in the world.

3. Deliver interactive, real-time video with outstanding video quality.

Using the proprietary AI HD video encoding built into the ZEGOCLOUD Video Call SDK, you can create an immersive video experience.

4. Video recording feature

Aside from high-quality video transmission, you can easily implement video call recorder functionality to record high-quality video for later reference and distribution.

Must-have Features of Video Chat on Android

We have so many Android video chat apps existing today. From Facebook Messenger to Zoom, and many more. If you take time to explore most of them, you’ll notice that they all have some features in common.

Below are the must-have features of video chat on Android:

1. Registration

Registration interface is a common feature in almost every video chat application. It helps with users management and provides means for easier identification of users on the platform.

2. Group calls.

Group call is an effective way of distributing some chunks of information to a wider audience. Many video chat apps allows more than two people to chat in a group and convenient manner.

3. Screen sharing

There’s no better way to share information displayed on the screen than using the screen sharing feature that many video chat provides. All you have to do is just tap on “share screen” button or its equivalent in the video chat you’re using and boom, you’re good to go.

4. End-to-end encryption

Privacy is a very important feature needed in almost every communication apps, not only video chat. End-to-end encryption protocol is ensuring that information aren’t leaked to a third party apart from the connected individuals.

5. Text messaging

I know text messaging can be very boring for some people, but it may come in handy when users on the chat can’t hear each other, want to send some additional information, or simply cannot talk at the moment.

6. Meeting recording

Recording a video chat can be a great way of creating moments that can be used for reference purposes or for further distribution.

7. Push notifications

The push notifications feature in video chat apps ensures that your users never miss a moment. They update your users about new messages in the chat and missed calls, and they also keep them informed about new updates.

8. Contact list

This works like the normal contact on your phone. It keeps track of people you’re connected with.