2. Use the OpenTok SDK for your platform. The basic flow is 50-100 lines of JS for web.
3. Generate session IDs and tokens on your server. Never expose the API secret in the client.
4. Test with the sample apps, then add features like recording or screen share.
The free tier gives you 10,000 minutes per month, which is enough for testing and small apps.
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OpenTok isn’t the only player—Agora, Twilio Video, and Amazon Chime compete in the same space. But if you want mature SDKs, detailed moderation controls, and a focus on enterprise use cases like telehealth, it’s one of the most used options.
Want me to write a quick code example for a 1:1 video call in JavaScript with OpenTok?