Zoom has long been a reliable choice for video meetings and online events, but as companies grow, their streaming requirements also change. A significant number of businesses are now switching to Ant Media Server, a versatile and scalable self-hosted option that provides greater control, reduced latency, and enhanced customization.
Why More Businesses Are Replacing Zoom Video SDK with Ant Media Server
Zoom was built for meetings. But if you’re building a video platform, not just using one — it falls short where it matters most.
That’s why companies are moving to Ant Media Server (AMS), a self-hosted streaming engine that puts control, performance, and cost-efficiency back in their hands.
No vendor lock-in. No usage penalties. Just ultra-low latency and full ownership of your infrastructure.
Maximize Control, Cut Costs, and Scale Freely
1. Take Back Full Control of Infrastructure and Data
Your platform. Your infrastructure. Your rules.
With AMS, you choose where and how to deploy — on-prem, in any cloud, or even offline. Whether you’re dealing with compliance, privacy, or enterprise-scale SLAs, AMS gives you the freedom Zoom doesn’t.
This means:
- No vendor lock-in
- Full control over compliance, regional deployments, and privacy
- Freedom to architect your infrastructure as you see fit
🎯 Result: You protect sensitive data, meet compliance needs, and stop relying on third-party vendors to run your core business.
2. Stream Without Limits or Surprises
Ant Media Server lets you scale horizontally and vertically — so whether it’s a 1-on-1 session, a conference call, or a 100K-viewer event, it performs without workaround hacks.
And because you pay for the server, not the minute, your costs stay predictable even as usage grows. So you can scale confidently & aggressively.
🎯 Result: Your platform stays smooth and responsive as your audience grows — no latency spikes, no bottlenecks.
3. Save Big Without Sacrificing Quality
Zoom’s Video SDK charges per participant, per minute. Those costs pile up quickly — especially at scale.
Ant Media Server flips that model. It offers a predictable, license-based structure with no per-user pricing and complete visibility into resource usage. You deploy once, scale infinitely — and never get surprised by the bill.
🎯 Result: Lower total cost of ownership, stable pricing, and better control over your streaming ROI.
4. Stay Format-Agnostic, Always Compatible
Unlike solutions that lock you into a single streaming protocol, Ant Media Server supports all the major protocols — so you’re never stuck with just one.
Whether it’s WebRTC, RTMP, RTSP, SRT, HLS, LL-HLS, CMAF, or IP Camera — giving you full flexibility to stream across devices, protocols, and future use cases.
This lets you serve every use case — from interactive classrooms and auctions to broadcast-grade media delivery.
The future is multi-format and AMS is ready.
🎯 Result: You get future-proof flexibility, better device and network compatibility, and freedom to evolve your app without limitations
5. Fast to Build, Easy to Extend
AMS isn’t just developer-friendly — it’s builder-friendly.
Ant Media Server comes with open SDKs, powerful REST APIs, server-side modules, Webhooks, and plugin support. It’s built to integrate smoothly into your apps and workflows — no workarounds needed.
But it’s not just a dev tool. Its web UI, dashboards, and built-in monitoring features make it easy for non-technical users to manage, monitor, and troubleshoot streams.
With full customization capabilities, you can control the user experience end-to-end — from the player to the backend. Your platform, your brand, your way. Whether you’re a developer, operator, or product owner, you’ll feel right at home.
🎯 Result: Faster development, easier management, and fewer support headaches across your team.
Migration Made Easy
Worried about switching from Zoom’s Video SDK?
Don’t be. Ant Media’s WebRTCAdaptor helps developers publish and play streams with just a few lines of code. Most Zoom-like features — like publishing, subscribing, and access control — are already built in.
Want a step-by-step technical guide?
👉 Check out the Zoom to Ant Media Migration Guide
Final Thoughts
The shift away from closed, pay-per-user platforms isn’t just a trend — it’s a strategic move. Ant Media Server gives businesses the freedom, performance, and control they need to thrive.
If your company is ready to scale video infrastructure on your terms — with lower cost, better customization, and total ownership — Ant Media Server is the smart move.
🎯 Try it today and experience the difference: Start your free self-hosted trial
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