Agora vs Daily
A head-to-head comparison of Agora and Daily, And what features and value does Video SDK offer?
Agora
is a real-time communication solution that allows developers to integrate live audio, video, and messaging capabilities into their applications. Agora's SDK solution is provide low-latency, high-quality communication services that enable seamless interaction across various devices and platforms.
Daily
allows developers to create real-time video and audio calls that operate directly in the web browser. The SDK simplifies the process of handling common backend video call functionalities across various platforms, providing sensible defaults for a smoother development experience.How Video SDK make a difference
Agora and Daily are video SDKs that offer developers a set of APIs to seamlessly integrate video conferencing into their applications. With these both APIs, developers can easily add video communication features to their apps and enhance the overall user experience.
And here comes Video SDK. A quite easy and quick SDK that helps you deal with multiple features, such as chat, polls, breakout rooms, streaming capability, and RTMP out — all in a single SDK.
In this comparison, we'll delve into the strengths and weaknesses of Daily and Agora, helping you make an informed decision.
Features Comparison : Agora vs Daily vs Video SDK
features | Agora | Daily |  VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of Participants (Including Hosts) | ✓ Upto million per channel | ✕ Up to 100,000 real-time active participants | ✓ VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Average Integration take 3 to 6 months (depends on developer efficiency) | ✕ Easy integration | ✓ VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration |
Adpative Audio/Video Quality | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality. |
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network | ✕ Not Supported in:
| ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✓ Available | ✕ Custom roles available | ✓ VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates |
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✓ Available | ✕ Inbuilt Compositing Toolkit | ✓ Available (No need for manual config.) |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✓ Available | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Complex Integration | ✓ Available | ✓ Easy Integration |
Webhooks | ✕ Available for Advance Usecase | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | ✓ Usage-Based | ✓ Usage-based | ✓ Pay-as-You-Go Plan |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✓ Supported | ✓ VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Available | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✕ At $1.40 per 1,000 minutes | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature |
Multi-platform | ✓ Yes | ✕ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach |
Interactive Participant Support | ✓ Yes | ✕ Limited support | ✓ Upto 5,000 |
Mobile Browser Support | ✕ Limited
(do not support iOS safari) | ✕ Limited (84% Browsers Supported) | ✓ Video support 91% mobile browsers |
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity | ✕ Yes | ✕ 720p only | ✓ VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments.. |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ VideoSDK is not dependent on open source. |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✓ Yes | ✕ Available | ✓ Yes |
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.) | ✓ Yes | ✕ Limited | ✓ Yes |
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.) | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD Recording | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording |
Open Source Templates | ✕ Yes, Limited | ✕ Limited use | ✓ VideoSDK rely on open source templates |
Full Custom roles | ✕ Limited | ✕ Supported | ✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles |
HLS Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming |
Cost-effective | ✕ No | ✕ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK is Cost Effective |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ No | ✕ Available | ✓ VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration |
Fully Customizable UI | ✓ Yes | ✕ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI |
Metaverse Platform Support | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform |
Session Analytics | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option |
Data Tracks | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer track data option |
features | Agora | Daily | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of Participants (Including Hosts) | ✓ Upto million per channel | ✕ Up to 100,000 real-time active participants | ✓ VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Average Integration take 3 to 6 months (depends on developer efficiency) | ✕ Easy integration | ✓ VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration |
Adpative Audio/Video Quality | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality. |
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network | ✕ Not Supported in:
| ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✓ Available | ✕ Custom roles available | ✓ VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates |
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✓ Available | ✕ Inbuilt Compositing Toolkit | ✓ Available (No need for manual config.) |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✓ Available | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Complex Integration | ✓ Available | ✓ Easy Integration |
Webhooks | ✕ Available for Advance Usecase | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | ✓ Usage-Based | ✓ Usage-based | ✓ Pay-as-You-Go Plan |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✓ Supported | ✓ VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Available | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✕ At $1.40 per 1,000 minutes | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature |
Multi-platform | ✓ Yes | ✕ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach |
Interactive Participant Support | ✓ Yes | ✕ Limited support | ✓ Upto 5,000 |
Mobile Browser Support | ✕ Limited
(do not support iOS safari) | ✕ Limited (84% Browsers Supported) | ✓ Video support 91% mobile browsers |
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity | ✕ Yes | ✕ 720p only | ✓ VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments.. |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ VideoSDK is not dependent on open source. |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✓ Yes | ✕ Available | ✓ Yes |
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.) | ✓ Yes | ✕ Limited | ✓ Yes |
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.) | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD Recording | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK supports full HD recording |
Open Source Templates | ✕ Yes, Limited | ✕ Limited use | ✓ VideoSDK rely on open source templates |
Full Custom roles | ✕ Limited | ✕ Supported | ✓ VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles |
HLS Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK supports HLS streaming |
Cost-effective | ✕ No | ✕ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK is Cost Effective |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ No | ✕ Available | ✓ VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration |
Fully Customizable UI | ✓ Yes | ✕ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI |
Metaverse Platform Support | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ VideoSDK support Metaverse platform |
Session Analytics | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offer session analytics option |
Data Tracks | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ VideoSDK offer track data option |
Price Comparison : Agora vs Daily vs Video SDK
features | Agora | Daily | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✓ Yes, based on minutes volume
| ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount |
Video Conferencing | Pricing based on per 1000 participant minutes:
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Analytics |
| ✕ $500/month for 5 seats | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard |
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Minimum Price for Video Calls | $3.99 per 1,000 participant minute | $4 per 1,000 participant minutes | $0.004 per participant minutes |
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls | $0.99 per 1,000 participant minute | $1 per 1,000 participant minutes | $0.001 per participant minutes |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✕ $500/month | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control |
Compliance & Privacy | ✓ Yes
(Charges associate with Support plans) | ✕ Daily provides robust support for Only HIPAA compliance, although it comes with associated charges. | ✓ Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
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Cloud Recording Pricing | Recording Audio:
Recording Video:
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RTMP Pricing |
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ILS Pricing |
| $30 per 1,000 HLS duration minute |
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Storage Pricing | Recording Audio:
Recording Video:
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features | Agora | Daily | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✓ Yes, based on minutes volume
| ✓ Available | ✓ VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount |
Video Conferencing | Pricing based on per 1000 participant minutes:
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Analytics |
| ✕ $500/month for 5 seats | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard |
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Minimum Price for Video Calls | $3.99 per 1,000 participant minute | $4 per 1,000 participant minutes | $0.004 per participant minutes |
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls | $0.99 per 1,000 participant minute | $1 per 1,000 participant minutes | $0.001 per participant minutes |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✕ $500/month | ✓ VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control |
Compliance & Privacy | ✓ Yes
(Charges associate with Support plans) | ✕ Daily provides robust support for Only HIPAA compliance, although it comes with associated charges. | ✓ Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
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Cloud Recording Pricing | Recording Audio:
Recording Video:
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RTMP Pricing |
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ILS Pricing |
| $30 per 1,000 HLS duration minute |
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Storage Pricing | Recording Audio:
Recording Video:
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Support Comparison : Agora vs Daily vs Video SDK
features | Agora | Daily | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ Paid | ✕ Paid | ✓ Yes |
Cost |
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| Free |
Access to Testing | ✕ Not Specified | ✓ Available | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer |
| ✕ In Paid Plans Only | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs |
| ✓ Yes | ✓ Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime |
features | Agora | Daily | VideoSDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ Paid | ✕ Paid | ✓ Yes |
Cost |
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| Free |
Access to Testing | ✕ Not Specified | ✓ Available | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer |
| ✕ In Paid Plans Only | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs |
| ✓ Yes | ✓ Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime |
See why customers love Video SDK
“VideoSDK's well-structured product and efficient support team expedited integration. Their excellent user experience and well-defined documentation prompted us to switch from our previous provider.”
Kanishk Agrawal ,
Sr. Director - Technology at Judge Group
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