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Vidyo Platform

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$9.99 per host per month
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User industry
  1. Healthcare and life sciences
  2. Professional services (engineering, legal, consulting, etc.)
  3. Transportation and logistics

What is Vidyo Platform

Vidyo Platform is a video communications platform that provides SDKs and APIs to embed real-time video calling and conferencing into web, mobile, and desktop applications. It is commonly used by product and engineering teams building telehealth, customer support, and secure enterprise video workflows. The platform focuses on programmable video, including video routing infrastructure and client SDKs, rather than a standalone meeting application. It is typically deployed as a cloud service with options that support regulated and security-sensitive use cases.

pros

Embeddable video via SDKs

Vidyo Platform provides developer-oriented SDKs and APIs for integrating video into custom applications. This supports use cases where video must be part of an existing workflow rather than a separate conferencing tool. It fits teams that need control over UI/UX and application logic. This approach aligns with VPaaS needs more than general messaging or SMS-focused communication platforms.

Healthcare-oriented capabilities

Vidyo is widely associated with telehealth and clinical video workflows, which often require stronger privacy and operational controls than general-purpose video. The platform is used for provider–patient visits and related virtual care scenarios. This positioning can reduce the amount of custom work needed for healthcare-specific implementations compared with more general communications APIs. It is relevant for organizations operating in regulated environments.

Enterprise security and deployment options

The platform is designed for enterprise deployments where security, identity integration, and administrative controls matter. It supports architectures that can be aligned to corporate network and compliance requirements. This can be advantageous for large organizations that need governance beyond basic API access. It also helps when video must integrate with existing enterprise systems.

cons

Narrower scope than cPaaS suites

Vidyo Platform centers on video, and it is not typically positioned as a broad omnichannel communications suite. Organizations looking for a single provider for SMS, voice calling, messaging, and contact-center style workflows may need additional vendors. This can increase integration effort and vendor management overhead. The product is best evaluated when video is the primary requirement.

Developer and integration heavy

Because Vidyo Platform is primarily an SDK/API offering, it generally requires engineering resources to implement, customize, and maintain. Teams without in-house developers may find time-to-value slower than packaged video applications. Ongoing work may be needed for client updates, device compatibility, and monitoring. This can raise total cost of ownership for smaller teams.

Vendor changes and product continuity risk

Vidyo has changed ownership over time, which can create uncertainty for long-term roadmaps and procurement. Buyers may need to validate current product packaging, support model, and contractual terms under the current owner. This is especially important for regulated deployments with long lifecycle expectations. Due diligence on current documentation and support SLAs is recommended.

Plan & Pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
Team $11.99 per host/month (monthly billing) or $9.99 per host/month (billed annually; $119.88 per host/year) For up to 9 hosts; unlimited meeting length; up to 100 participants per meeting; 1,000 dial-in minutes per host included; join from any device/browser; data encryption for meetings, chats, calls, and files.
Enterprise $12.99 per host/month (monthly billing) or $10.99 per host/month (billed annually; $131.88 per host/year) For 10–250 hosts; everything in Team plus up to 200 participants per meeting; meeting recording (up to 10 GB cloud storage per host); LDAP, SAML & Active Directory support.
Custom Custom pricing For more than 250 hosts/licenses — contact sales for tailored pricing.

Seller details

Enghouse Systems Limited
Markham, Ontario, Canada
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