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Agora vs Vonage

A head-to-head comparison of Agora and Vonage, 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.
Vonage

Vonage

Video API, formerly known as TokBox, empowers developers to craft personalized video experiences for their web, mobile, or desktop applications. With this API, developers can seamlessly integrate video communication features, offering users a unique and immersive video experience within their respective apps.
How Video SDK make a difference?
When comparing Video SDK options, both Vonage and Agora are worthy of consideration. Vonage is renowned for its reliability and robust developer support, making it a trustworthy option. Conversely, Agora distinguishes itself with advanced features like encrypted audio and video streaming.
However, it's crucial to acknowledge that both SDKs might be classified as legacy platforms, and they may not include certain modern features like built-in collaborative tools, a low-code UI builder, and 24/7 support.
And here comes Video SDK. It’s 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.
Let’s compare Video SDK along with Agora and Vonage, and understand why Video SDK is a much better choice for all your needs.

Features Comparison : Agora vs Vonage vs Video SDK

Agora
Vonage
VideoSDK
No. of Participants (Including Hosts)
Upto million per channel
up to 200 participants
VideoSDK supports upto Million Participants
Ease of SDK Integration
Average Integration take 3 to 6 months (depends on developer efficiency)
Avg. integration takes 3+ months.
VideoSDK requires less than 2 weeks for

SDK integration

Adpative Audio/Video Quality
Yes
HD and FHD quality
VideoSDK provides best adaptive audio/video quality.
Works behind the Firewall/Private-Network
Not Supported in:
  • Video SDK (Native, third-party frameworks)
  • On-Premise Recording SDK
  • Interactive Gaming SDK
No
Yes
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
Available
Vonage has limited Role Management, Permissions, Policy & Templates.
VideoSDK offers Role management, Permissions, Policy and Templates
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency
Yes
Not available
Available
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming
Available
Available but no dynamic layout
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
3rd party integration
Easy Integration
Webhooks
Available for Advance Usecase
Available for advance usecase
Available
Pricing Model
Usage-Based
Usage based
Pay-as-You-Go

Plan

Interactive Live Streaming
Yes
Available
VideoSDK supports

Interactive Live Streaming

Cloud Recording
Available
Available with manual config. composition
VideoSDK offers Cloud Recording Capabilities
Interactive Whiteboard
At $1.40 per 1,000 minutes
Available
VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature
Multi-platform
Yes
Vonage not supports multiple platforms for a wider reach.
VideoSDK compatible with Multi-Platforms for greater reach
Interactive Participant Support
Yes
Yes
Upto 5,000
Mobile Browser Support
Limited (do not support iOS safari)
Limited Support (Not supported Safari 12 and older on macOS)
Video support 91% mobile browsers
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity
Yes
Vonage not supports automatic audio/video quality adjustments.
VideoSDK supports Reconnectivity with Audio/Video Quality adjustments..
Audio & Video powered by AI
Yes
No
Yes
Independent of Open Source Dependency
No
Vonage is not dependent on open source.
VideoSDK is not dependent on open source.
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS
Yes
No
Yes
API for Specific Features (Collaborative Games, Polls, etc.)
Yes
No
Yes
API for Social Features (Merging Rooms, Battles, Coins, Gifts Sending etc.)
No
No
Yes
Full HD Recording
Yes
Vonage supports full HD recording.
VideoSDK supports full HD recording
Open Source Templates
Yes, Limited
Vonage not rely on open source templates.
VideoSDK rely on open source templates
Full Custom roles
Limited
Vonage has limited custom roles.
VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles
HLS Streaming
Yes
Vonage supports HLS streaming.
VideoSDK supports HLS streaming
Cost-effective
No
Vonage is not cost effective.
VideoSDK is Cost Effective
Prebuilt SDK
No
Vonage not provides prebuilt SDKs for easier integration.
VideoSDK provides Prebuilt SDKs for easier integration
Fully Customizable UI
Yes
Vonage has Limited customizable UI.
VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI
Metaverse Platform Support
Yes
Limited
VideoSDK support Metaverse platform
Session Analytics
Yes
Available, Paid Integration
VideoSDK offer session analytics option
Data Tracks
No
Vonage offer Data Tracks option but it Paid.
VideoSDK offer track data option

Price Comparison : Agora vs Vonage vs Video SDK

Agora
Vonage
VideoSDK
Volume Discount
Yes, based on minutes volume
  • 100k to 499k: 5%
  • 500k to 999k: 7%
  • 1 million to 3 million: 10%
No
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
Yes
  • Video SD: $2.00
  • Video HD: $3.00
  • Video Full HD: $7.00
  • Video 2K: $7.00
  • Video 2K+: $7.00
Analytics
  • Standard Plan: $449/month
  • Premium Plan: $999/month
  • Enterprise Plan $1599/month
$500/month
VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month
Yes
No
Yes
Minimum Price for Video Calls
$3.99 per 1,000 participant minute
$3.95 per 1000 participant per minute
$0.002 per participant minutes
Minimum Price for Audio-only Calls
$0.99 per 1,000 participant minute
$0.0017 per participant minute
$0.0006 per participant minutes
Advanced Firewall Control
No
Advanced Firewall -
  • Configurable TURN: $1000/month
  • IP Proxy: $1000/month
VideoSDK offer Free Firewall Control
Compliance & Privacy
Yes (Charges associate with Support plans)
Vonage Video provides robust support for Only GDPR but it may be Paid.
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
15 hours of recording for $4.99 a month per extension
  • 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
SD: $70 per 1000 session minute HD: $100 per 1000 session minute Full HD: $125 per 1000 session minute
  • $15 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
Available
  • HD: $1.5 per 1000 viewer minute
  • Full HD: $3 per 1000 viewer minute
  • $0.001 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
  • Individual : $12.5 per 1000 archive minute
  • SD : $25 per 1000 archive minute
  • HD: $35 per 1000 archive minute
  • Full HD: $45 per 1000 archive minute
  • $3 per 1000 minutes per month

Support Comparison : Agora vs Vonage vs Video SDK

Agora
Vonage
VideoSDK
Support
Paid
Paid
Yes
Cost
  • Standard Plan: $1200/month
  • Premium Plan: $2900/month
  • Enterprise Plan: $4900/month
  • Standard: FREE
  • Priority: $750/month
  • Premium: $1,500/month
  • Premier: $3,000/month
Free
Access to Testing
Not Specified
Only paid accounts
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
Available in Premium and Premier plans only
Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers
SLAs
  • Standard Plan: $1200/month
  • Premium Plan: $2900/month
  • Enterprise Plan: $4900/month
Available in Higher-tier plans
Affordable SLA with

99.9% Uptime

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“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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