Agora vs WebRTC

How do Agora and WebRTC compare? And what does Video SDK offer?

Agora

Agora Live Video SDK aims to add live video calls live streams inside applications easier. The SDK is very low-level that allows enterprise development teams to control every aspect of the live video experience.

WebRTC

WebRTC is a free and open-source initiative that empowers web browsers with Real-Time Communications (RTC) capabilities through straightforward JavaScript APIs. The WebRTC components have been finely tuned to effectively fulfill this objective.

How Video SDK make a difference

While considering real-time communications, Agora and WebRTC are options. Agora has modern APIs and collaboration tools, while WebRTC is a reliable open source option.

Well, Video SDK makes a difference here. But how? This page compares Agora vs WebRTC and reveals why Video SDK excels. Perfect for you!

Features comparison : Agora vs WebRTC vs Video SDK

Agora
WebRTC
Video SDK

No. of participants (Including hosts)

55 participants only

2-3 participants only

Up to millions of viewers

Ease of SDK Integration

Avg. integration takes 3+ months

Complex

Avg. integration takes only 2 weeks

Adpative audio/video quality

Not available

Available

Available

Works behind the Firewall, Private Network

No

No

Yes

Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates

Not available

No

Available

Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency

Not available

No

Available

Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming

Not available

No

Available

Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc.

Not available

No

Available

Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware

Complex integration

No

Available

Webhooks

Only for cloud recording use-cases

Yes

Available

Pricing Model

Usage based

NA

Usage based

Interactive Live Streaming

Yes

NA

Yes

Cloud Recording

Yes

NA

Yes

Interactive Whiteboard

Yes

No

Yes

Multi-platform

Yes

Yes

Yes

Interactive Participant Support

Limited support

Very limited

Up to 5,000

Mobile browser support

Limited

20%

90%

Automatic audio / video degrade, re-connectivity

No

Yes

Yes

Audio & Video powered by AI

No

No

Yes

Independent of Open Source Dependency

No

Yes

Yes

Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS

No

No

Yes

API for building specific features such as collaborative games, polls etc

No

No

Yes

API to build social features such as merging rooms, battles, coins, gifts sending etc

No

No

Yes

Full HD recording

Yes

No

Yes

Open source templates

No

Yes

Yes

Full Custom roles

Limited

Limited

Yes

HLS Streaming

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cost-effective

No

Yes

Yes

Prebuilt SDK

No

No

Yes

Fully customizable UI

Yes

Yes, but requires much efforts

Yes

Metaverse platform support

No

Yes

Yes

Session analytics

Yes

No

Yes

Data Tracks

No

No

Yes

Cost comparison : Agora vs WebRTC vs Video SDK

Agora
WebRTC
Video SDK

Volume Discount

No

NA

Yes

Video Conferencing

  • Video SD: $3.99
  • Video HD: $3.99
  • Video Full HD: $8.99
  • Video 2K: $15.99
  • Video 2K+: $35.99

NA

  • 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

NA

Free

Separate pricing for video and audio

Yes

NA

Yes

Free 10,000 minutes every month

Yes

NA

Yes

Minimum price for video calls

$0.0039 per participant minute

NA

$0.002 per participant minute

Minimum price for audio-only calls

$0.00099 per participant minute

NA

$0.0006 per participant min

Advanced Firewall Control

No

No

Free

Cloud recording pricing

  • Voice: $1.49
  • SD: $5.99
  • HD: $5.99
  • Full HD: $13.49
  • 2K: $23.99
  • 2K+: $53.99

NA

  • $15 per 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

  • $15 per 1,000 minutes

ILS pricing

Aggregated resolution based per participant pricing

NA

  • $0.001 per participant minute (Also supports Full HD)

Storage pricing

Extra cost

NA

  • $3 per 1000 minutes per month

Support comparison : Agora vs WebRTC vs Video SDK

Agora
WebRTC
Video SDK

Support

Paid

NA

Yes

Cost

  • Standard Plan: $1200/month
  • Premium Plan: $2900/month
  • Enterprise Plan: $4900/month

NA

Free

Access to Testing

No

No

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.

No

Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers

SLAs

  • Standard Plan: P1 – 4 Business hours P2 – 16 business hours P3 – 24 business hours
  • Premium Plan: P1 – 3 hours(24/7) P2 – 8 business hours P3 – 16 business hours
  • Enterprise Plan: P1 – 2 hours (24/7) P2 – 5 business hours P3 – 9 business hours

No

Inexpensive SLA with 99.9% uptime

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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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