GROUP CALLING

A Group Video Call API for Your App

Add voice and video conversations with Tencent RTC’s group video call API. Connect participants through invitations and familiar call controls inside your app.

GROUP VOICE AND VIDEO

Start Group Voice and Video Calls

Use the group video call API to start voice or video conversations with selected users. Keep the action close to the group or task they are already discussing inside your application.

ONGOING CALL INVITATIONS

Bring someone else into the conversation.

Invite another participant through the group video call API when the conversation needs their input. Your application decides who may join, while the supported calling flow handles the invitation and keeps everyone in the same conversation.

PERSONAL CALL CONTROLS

Give each person control of their camera and microphone.

Connect the group video call API to microphone, camera, and leave controls. Familiar controls help people adjust their participation as their surroundings and conversation needs change.

IN-APP FLOATING WINDOW

Keep the call nearby while users check a detail.

Use a supported floating window with the group video call API while users check details in your app. Enable the supported floating window for your platform and preserve a clear way back to the conversation.

MADE FOR YOUR USERS

Use Cases for group video call API

Connect a small group around a shared activity, question or moment.

Friends

Make plans face to face.

A few friends compare weekend plans over video. They can hear each other, decide on the details and return to the conversation in your social app.

RELATED CUSTOMER STORY

Real-Time Guidance with Dek-D

Dek-D uses Tencent RTC for video interaction in its CoachDD online consultation service. Its story discusses reliable connections for both one-to-one and group consultations.

Related group-conversation case: consultation participants need a shared discussion, while Dek-D’s application manages the guidance service.

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CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE

Plan your group video call API integration

Explore the Call capabilities and the application connections your experience needs.

Capabilities and implementation requirements
Your requirementHow it is deliveredWhat to plan for
Small group conversationsGroup voice and video callingThe Group Call plan currently supports up to nine participants; verify the selected SDK and version.
Adding participantsInvitation and join APIsYour application checks membership and permission before inviting or admitting another user.
Individual participationCamera, microphone and leave controlsControls apply to the local participant; do not assume meeting-host moderation tools.
Viewing other app contentSupported floating windowEnable it for your target platform and test navigation and lifecycle behavior.
Incoming call deliveryCalling events and optional offline pushMobile background delivery requires platform-specific push setup and may add service costs.

THREE STEPS TO YOUR FIRST CALL

Integrate group video call API

Connect your users to the group video call API, then test outgoing calls, incoming invitations, and media controls.

  1. 01

    Connect your group members

    Map application members to Call users and issue UserSig credentials from your trusted server.

    Web authentication guide
  2. 02

    Add the group calling flow

    Implement outgoing calls, incoming invitations and joining behavior for your selected SDK.

    iOS group call guide
  3. 03

    Test the complete conversation

    Check participant limits, controls, rejected invitations and the behavior of your chosen platforms.

    Web Call APIs

BUDGET BEFORE YOU BUILD

Group video call API Costs & Free Quota

Budget for your group video call API integration. Choose the calling features you need, then estimate the people and minutes using them.

CALL FREE TRIAL

Free$0 · 10,000 free minutes monthly in the first year

Try Call with the feature trial and 100 MAU. Monthly free minutes and the feature trial have separate eligibility and deduction rules.

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CALL STARTER PLAN

$39.90USD / first month · 93% off

Group Call features, 50,000 package minutes and 1,000 MAU. Review Starter eligibility before purchase; the discount covers the first month.

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YOUR APPLICATION

Contact usCustom pricing & integration

Discuss your platforms, expected usage and feature requirements. Get help with licensing, optional services and a plan for your launch.

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SEE THE PRODUCT IN ACTION

Explore the Official Call Demo

TRY THE CALLING EXPERIENCE

Experience It from Both Sides.

Try the core calling experience in the official demo. Your application connects the business workflow, participant permissions and optional services.

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YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Group video call API FAQs

Discuss your project

How many participants does the group video call API support?

The current Group Call plan supports up to nine participants. Availability also depends on your SDK, version and configuration. Validate the intended group size on your target devices and review the current plan before releasing the feature.

Can the group video call API also start voice calls?

Yes. Call supports voice and video call types. Your application chooses the appropriate media type when it starts a call and presents the relevant interface. Check the platform documentation before adding any in-call media switching behavior.

Can the group video call API invite users to an ongoing call?

Supported Call APIs allow invitations and joining an ongoing call. Your backend still determines which users may participate. Confirm the selected platform supports your intended flow, and handle declined invitations, timeouts and the participant limit in your interface.

Does group calling include meeting scheduling and host tools?

Call supplies the calling experience. Scheduling, calendars, project records and participant permissions belong to your application. If you need a broader meeting workflow with collaboration and host controls, evaluate Tencent RTC Room alongside your requirements.

What should I include in a group calling cost estimate?

Include the appropriate Call subscription, participant usage and monthly active users. Review allowances and usage rates, then add any optional push, recording or other services. A free trial has its own claim and quota conditions and does not replace a production plan.

How do I use a group video call API in a React or mobile app?

Select the platform SDK or UI Kit, authenticate test users and create the documented call flow. Check Group Call participant limits before designing the grid.

How should a group video call API handle weak networks?

Show connection and call state clearly, test reconnection on target devices and offer useful exit or retry controls. Evaluate actual media quality under your users’ network conditions.

YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION

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