---
title: "How Much Does It Cost to Build Video Calling? | UniqueSide"
description: "Building video calling costs $3,000-$9,000 in ~11 days. Cost breakdown and recommended tech."
url: "https://www.uniqueside.io/feature-cost/video-calling"
canonical: "https://www.uniqueside.io/feature-cost/video-calling"
type: "feature-cost"
date: "2026-05-13"
lastmod: "2026-06-21"
---

# How Much Does It Cost to Build Video Calling?

Adding video calling to a product typically costs between $3,000 and $9,000, and takes about 11 days. Building real-time video and audio calling with rooms and screen sharing.

## Cost & Timeline

- Managed service integration: from $3,000
- Custom build: up to $9,000
- Timeline: ~11 days
- Complexity: High

## Recommended Tech

- WebRTC
- Node.js
- Next.js

## Build It with UniqueSide

UniqueSide builds features like video calling as part of a 15-day MVP, or as a standalone add-on. Fixed price, direct engineer access, 100% code ownership.

[MVP development services](https://www.uniqueside.io/mvp-development-services) · [Pricing](https://www.uniqueside.io/pricing) · [Start a project](https://tally.so/r/wdaQ1N)