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Build a 1:1 video call backend in 180 lines for $0.20 per session
A developer shows how to build a server for 1:1 video calls using AWS Chime SDK, FastAPI, and SQLAlchemy in about 180 lines of code. The cost per 60-minute session is roughly $0.20, with a hard cap to prevent runaway bills. The open-source project includes recording, consent, and audit features.
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The post is a practical guide for developers who want to avoid expensive SaaS or complex WebRTC stacks, but the cost estimate assumes AWS pricing holds and the reaper works flawlessly.
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Videollamadas 1:1 en ~180 líneas de backend a $0.20 por sesión, no necesitas más →
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