Agora vs Jitsi

A head-to-head comparison of Agora and Jitsi, And what features and value does Video SDK offer?
Agora
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.
Jitsi
Jitsi is a free and open-source platform that simplifies video conferencing. It offers a user-friendly experience without the need for downloads or plugins, making it an excellent option for those seeking a straightforward live video solution without significant investment.
How Video SDK make a difference?
Agora and Jitsi are two popular SDKs. Agora is favored for its reliable product support and higher-quality video. It provides a robust and stable video conferencing experience, making it a dependable choice for developers. However to fully utilize Agora, having an enterprise-class development team is recommended, as it may require some technical expertise to integrate.
Now, introducing Video SDK, an easy and quick SDK that offers a wide range of features, including chat, polls, breakout rooms, streaming capability, and RTMP out - all in a single SDK.
To compare Video SDK with Agora and Jitsi, we can see that Video SDK is a much better choice for all your needs, as it provides a more comprehensive and modern set of features.

Features Comparison : Agora vs Jitsi vs Video SDK

Agora
Jitsi
VideoSDK
No. of Participants (Including Hosts)
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Upto million per channel
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Jitsi Meet supports limited participants.
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VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants
Ease of SDK Integration
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Average Integration take 3 to 6 months (depends on developer efficiency)
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Requires high coding effort
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VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for SDK integration
Adpative Audio/Video Quality
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Yes
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Jitsi Meet not offers adaptive audio/video quality.
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VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality.
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network
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Not Supported in:
  • Video SDK (Native, third-party frameworks)
  • On-Premise Recording SDK
  • Interactive Gaming SDK
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No
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Yes
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
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Available
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Role Management, Permissions, Policy & Templates are limited in Jitsi Meet.
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VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency
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Yes
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Not available
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Available
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming
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Available
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Manual configuration needed
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Available (No need for manual config.)
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc.
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Available
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Complex integration
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VideoSDK offers a range of collaborative features
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware
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Complex Integration
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Yes
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Easy Integration
Webhooks
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Available for Advance Usecase
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Yes
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Available
Pricing Model
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Usage-Based
NA
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Pay-as-You-Go Plan
Interactive Live Streaming
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Yes
NA
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VideoSDK supports Interactive Live Streaming
Cloud Recording
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Available
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Jitsi Meet not offers cloud recording capabilities.
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VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities
Interactive Whiteboard
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At $1.40 per 1,000 minutes
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Jitsi Meet not provides an interactive whiteboard feature.
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VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature
Multi-platform
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Yes
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Jitsi Meet not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach
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VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach
Interactive Participant Support
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Yes
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Jitsi Meet provides limited support for interactive participants.
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Upto 5,000
Mobile Browser Support
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Limited (do not support iOS safari)
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Jitsi Meet offers limited support for mobile browsers.
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Video support 91% mobile browsers
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity
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Yes
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Jitsi Meet not supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments.
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VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments..
Audio & Video powered by AI
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Yes
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No
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Yes
Independent of Open Source Dependency
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No
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Jitsi Meet is not dependent on open source.
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VideoSDK is not dependent on open source.
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS
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Yes
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No
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Yes
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.)
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Yes
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No
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Yes
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.)
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No
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No
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Yes
Full HD Recording
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Yes
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Jitsi Meet supports full HD recording.
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VideoSDK supports full HD recording
Open Source Templates
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Yes, Limited
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Jitsi Meet not heavily rely on open source templates.
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VideoSDK rely on open source templates
Full Custom roles
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Limited
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Limited to host & participant roles
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VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles
HLS Streaming
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Yes
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Jitsi supports HLS streaming.
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VideoSDK supports HLS streaming
Cost-effective
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No
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Jitsi Meet is cost effective.
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VideoSDK is Cost Effective
Prebuilt SDK
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No
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Jitsi Meet not provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration.
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VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration
Fully Customizable UI
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Yes
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Jitsi Meet not allows for a customizable UI.
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VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI
Metaverse Platform Support
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Yes
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Jitsi Meet not support Metaverse platform.
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VideoSDK support Metaverse platform
Session Analytics
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Yes
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Jitsi Meet offer limited analytics option.
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VideoSDK offer session analytics option
Data Tracks
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No
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Jitsi Meet offer limited data tracks option.
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VideoSDK offer track data option

Price Comparison : Agora vs Jitsi vs Video SDK

Agora
Jitsi
VideoSDK
Volume Discount
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Yes, based on minutes volume
  • 100k to 499k: 5%
  • 500k to 999k: 7%
  • 1 million to 3 million: 10%
NA
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VideoSDK offer the Volume Discount
Video Conferencing
Pricing based on per 1000 participant minutes:
  • Audio: $0.99
  • Video SD: $3.99
  • Video HD: $3.99
  • Video Full HD: $8.99
  • Video 2K: $15.99
  • Video 2K+: $35.99
NA
  • Video HD: $4.00
  • Video Full HD: $8.00
  • Video 2K: $16.00
  • Video 2K+: $36.00
Analytics
  • Standard Plan: $449/month
  • Premium Plan: $999/month
  • Enterprise Plan $1599/month
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No
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VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio
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Yes
NA
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Yes
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month
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Yes
NA
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Yes
Minimum Price for Video Calls
$3.99 per 1,000 participant minute
NA
$0.004 per participant minutes
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls
$0.99 per 1,000 participant minute
NA
$0.001 per participant minutes
Advanced Firewall Control
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No
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No
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VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control
Compliance & Privacy
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Yes (Charges associate with Support plans)
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Jitsi not provides compliance & privacy support.
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Provide Compliance Standards and Privacy Regulations:
  • HIPPA Complaint
  • GDPR Complaint
  • Data Localization
  • SOC2 : Type 2
  • ISO:27001
  • VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing)
  • CERT-in (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team)
Cloud Recording Pricing
Recording Audio:
  • $1.49 per 1,000 minutes
Recording Video:
  • HD Video: $5.99 per 1,000 minutes
  • Full HD Video: $13.49 per 1,000 minutes
NA
  • Video SD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants)
  • Video HD: $15.00 1,000 minutes (No limit on participants)
RTMP Pricing
  • H.264 Full HD Output Video: $15.99 per 1000 mins
  • H.265 HD Output Video: $19.99 per 1000 mins
  • H.265 Full HD Output Video: $39.99 per 1000 mins
NA
  • $30 per 1,000 minutes
ILS Pricing
  • Audio only: $0.99 per 1,000 minutes
  • Video HD: $3.99 per 1,000 minutes
  • Video Full HD: $8.99 per 1,000 minutes
NA
  • $0.002 per participant minute (Support Full HD)
Storage Pricing
Recording Audio:
  • $0.99/1,000 minutes
Recording Video:
  • HD Video: $3.99/1,000 minutes
  • Full HD Video: $8.99/1,000 minutes
NA
  • $3 per 1000 minutes per month

Support Comparison : Agora vs Jitsi vs Video SDK

Agora
Jitsi
VideoSDK
Support
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Paid
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No
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Yes
Cost
  • Standard Plan: $1200/month
  • Premium Plan: $2900/month
  • Enterprise Plan: $4900/month
NA
Free
Access to Testing
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Not Specified
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No
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All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK
Access to TAM / CS Engineer
  • Premium Plan: Access to CS engineer, Code Review
  • Enterprise Plan: Everything in the Premium plan plus access to SA Engineer & Live Developer Consultation and Training
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No
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Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers
SLAs
  • Standard Plan: $1200/month
  • Premium Plan: $2900/month
  • Enterprise Plan: $4900/month
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No
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Affordable SLA with 99.9% Uptime

SUCCESS STORY

How ForagerOne built interactive learning platform with Video SDK

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Shilpa Jain-CEO & Co-Founder at Talk Your Heart Out
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“We switched from a major international player to Video SDK due to their responsiveness to feedback, superior product, and better service. They outshine bigger players in the market and have been excellent in resolving issues promptly.”

Shilpa Jain ,

CEO & Co-Founder at Talk Your Heart Out

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