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The best Zoom Video SDK alternative for secure, EU-hosted video

A fully managed, 100% white-label video SDK, hosted entirely in the EU. Ship secure, embedded video without US subprocessors or vendor lock-in. 

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The best Zoom Video SDK alternative comes down to one choice: assemble low-level infrastructure yourself, or ship fast with a managed, EU-hosted embedded API. Digital Samba is the privacy-first, European option – up to 100 active video streams, human support, and no cross-border transfers. 

npm install @digitalsamba/embedded-sdk

import DigitalSambaEmbedded from '@digitalsamba/embedded-sdk';
const sambaFrame = DigitalSambaEmbedded.createControl({ url: YOUR_ROOM_URL });
sambaFrame.load();

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Why choose Digital Samba Embedded as an alternative to Zoom SDK?

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True EU data sovereignty

Digital Samba is hosted exclusively on EU servers with no US-based subprocessors and no cross-border transfers. Your users' data stays in Europe. It runs on ISO 27001-certified infrastructure, and our ISMS is aligned to ISO 27001 – a DPA and Statement of Applicability are available on request. For healthcare, legal, education, and public-sector teams, this is often non-negotiable.

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Full white-label, full control

Embed video directly into your product with custom layouts, your own domain, role management, and zero external branding or forced login flows. Toggle the features you need from more than 35 available out of the box, and leave the rest.

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Managed, with real human support

No ticket queue. Our integration engineers work directly with your team – from sandbox to scale – with direct Slack access during integration. You get the depth of a low-level SDK without the maintenance burden of running your own infrastructure.

Why Digital Samba Embedded is a great choice according to our customers

saber-maram-4 We couldn't be happier

 

"Our platform was in production, so we were a little concerned about the effect of a switch. But the DS team made themselves available to support the entire transition. It felt like they were part of the WebConnect team. When it comes to quality, we have no complaints, and Digital Samba is superior to tools like Teams or Zoom. We couldn't be happier."

Saber Maram
CEO, WebConnect World

jordan-fleming-4 Samba is really easy to integrate

 

"We made the switch to Digital Samba. Samba is really easy to integrate, and you get direct access to their team, which is a huge plus. They helped us work through the integration. In retrospect, we should have gone with a customisable prebuilt solution from the start."

Jordan Fleming
CEO, smrtStudio Global

What does low-code and prebuilt mean?

Off-the-shelf embed

Embed a “standard” video conferencing product, such as Zoom, in a simple iframe.

Go down this path if you don’t need a true integration and are not worried about branding or making the video conference fit into a specific workflow.

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Low-code & prebuilt

Embed a full-featured video conferencing platform, configure it with an API, and interact with it via an SDK.

Choose this if you want a fully integrated video conference and the features of the prebuilt solution suit your needs.

 

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Custom-built

Build a video conferencing product from scratch and control every aspect of it yourself with custom code.

This is your only choice if your use case is so specific that you cannot find a prebuilt solution that suits your needs.

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Comparing Zoom SDK and Digital Samba Embedded

Digital Samba Embedded
Zoom Video SDK
Compliance & hosting
100% EU-hosted, no US subprocessors. GDPR-compliant by design.
Hosted via Zoom's global cloud. Data residency may include US subprocessors depending on configuration.
Data residency
Data stays in the EU. No cross-border transfers.
May involve third-country transfers, which can require additional legal safeguards.
White-labelling & branding
Full white-label: custom domain, no external branding, complete UI control.
Customisation available, but Zoom branding and UI structure may remain in some flows.
API & SDK control
REST API + lightweight client SDKs for full control of UI, session logic, roles, and layout, across frameworks.
Build custom UIs on Zoom's infrastructure; some advanced layout/tile options may require the Fully Customizable SDK and added architectural constraints.
Concurrent participants
Up to 2,000 per session, with up to 100 active video streams visible at once – no pagination needed.
Up to 1,000 per session, with up to 49 video tiles per page; additional pagination logic required.
Developer experience
Simple to embed, well-documented, no vendor lock-in. Onboarding and direct engineer access included.
Requires Zoom account setup; some flows and SDKs carry heavier, Zoom-specific dependencies.
Support
Award-winning human support and free onboarding from real engineers, on every plan.
Support by plan level; priority support typically on enterprise accounts.
Whiteboard
Multi-user whiteboard built into the room; shareable and role-controlled.
Not native to the SDK; Zoom Whiteboard is a separate product.
File sharing & apps
Share files in-session and embed multi-user web apps directly in the conference.
Not supported in the SDK context.
Pricing model
Transparent, usage-based, EU-billed.
Usage-based, with recording and storage priced as separate add-ons.

 

Disclaimer: Information about Zoom SDK is based on publicly available documentation and sources as of July 2026. While we strive to provide accurate and fair comparisons, we recommend contacting each provider directly to verify specific features, technical specifications, or compliance practices relevant to your use case.

What our customers say

"Connecting the video conference via the SDK was a real benefit for our development team — simple, efficient and without complications."
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Denis Agca
CEO, Vulcavo GmbH
"After implementing Digital Samba we went from 300 customers to more than 1,000 within only a year"
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Antonio Sanguinetti
Co-Founder, KeyMeeting
"Digital Samba helped us to integrate a feature-rich video solution in our product that felt native!"
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Norbert Sroke
CEO, LineUpr GmbH

Ready to give it a try?

If you've outgrown the Zoom Video SDK, you're not alone – many teams need deeper integration control, stronger privacy guarantees, and EU-only hosting. Create a free Developer account to build, test, and even run small-scale deployments, or get in touch to plan your migration. 

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  • This offer is valid exclusively for companies presently using the Zoom Video SDK and intending to migrate their user base to Digital Samba. The discount applies to the base subscription fee of a paid plan for the initial twelve (12) contracted months and excludes all variable or usage-based charges.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Zoom Video SDK alternative?

For teams that need EU data residency and full white-labelling, Digital Samba Embedded is the leading Zoom Video SDK alternative: a managed, GDPR-compliant video API hosted entirely on European servers, with no US subprocessors. 

Is Digital Samba GDPR-compliant and EU-hosted?

Yes. Digital Samba is hosted exclusively on EU servers with no US subprocessors and no cross-border transfers. It runs on ISO 27001-certified infrastructure and its ISMS is aligned to ISO 27001. A DPA and Statement of Applicability are available on request. 

Do I need a HIPAA-compliant video SDK for telehealth?

Digital Samba is EU-hosted and GDPR-compliant, which covers what most European healthcare and telehealth use cases require for data residency. Digital Samba does not claim HIPAA or SOC 2 certification – talk to us about your specific compliance requirements. 

Can I build a custom UI, or is it pre-built?

Both. Use ready-to-embed components to ship quickly, or the REST API and client SDK for full control over layout, roles, session logic, and branding across frameworks. 

How many participants does a session support?

Up to 2,000 concurrent participants per session, with up to 100 active video streams visible at once – no pagination required. 

How do I migrate from the Zoom Video SDK?

Start with a free Developer account, rebuild your room and session logic against our SDK, and go live with hands-on help. Our integration engineers work directly with your team from sandbox to production. 

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