Agora vs Zoom
How do Agora and Zoom compare? And what does Video SDK offer?
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.
The Zoom Video SDK provides a reliable video conferencing experience similar to the original Client, but with added flexibility. It encompasses a wide range of services, including audio, video, chat, screen sharing, data streams, server-side APIs, and webhooks. This extensive set of features allows developers to create customized and immersive video communication experiences within their applications.
How Video SDK make a difference
When evaluating Video SDK options, both Zoom and Agora are worth considering. Zoom is known for its reliability and strong developer support, making it a dependable choice. On the other hand, Agora stands out with advanced features such as encrypted audio and video streaming.
However, it's essential to note that both SDKs might be considered legacy platforms, lacking some 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 Zoom, and understand why Video SDK is a much better choice for all your needs.
Features comparison : Agora vs Zoom vs Video SDK
features | Agora | Zoom Video SDK | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of participants (Including hosts) | ✕ 55 participants only | ✕ Limited | ✓ Up to millions of viewers |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Avg. integration takes 3+ months | ✕ Tough and restrictive | ✓ Avg. integration takes only 2 weeks |
Adpative audio/video quality | ✕ Not available | ✕ Not available | ✓ Available |
Works behind the Firewall, Private Network | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ Not available | ✕ Limited | ✓ Available |
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency | ✕ Not available | ✕ Not available | ✓ Available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✕ Not available | ✕ Not available | ✓ Available |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ Not available | ✕ Free, but limited | ✓ Available |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Complex integration | ✕ Not available | ✓ Available |
Webhooks | ✕ Only for cloud recording use-cases | ✕ Only for a few states | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | ✓ Usage based | ✓ Usage based | ✓ Usage based |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multi-platform | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ Limited support | ✕ Up to 300 | ✓ Up to 5,000 |
Mobile browser support | ✕ Limited | ✕ Chrome only | ✓ 90% |
Automatic audio / video degrade, re-connectivity | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ 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 | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full Custom roles | ✕ Limited | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
HLS Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Cost-effective | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Fully customizable UI | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Metaverse platform support | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Session analytics | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Data Tracks | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
features | Agora | Zoom Video SDK | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of participants (Including hosts) | ✕ 55 participants only | ✕ Limited | ✓ Up to millions of viewers |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Avg. integration takes 3+ months | ✕ Tough and restrictive | ✓ Avg. integration takes only 2 weeks |
Adpative audio/video quality | ✕ Not available | ✕ Not available | ✓ Available |
Works behind the Firewall, Private Network | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✕ Not available | ✕ Limited | ✓ Available |
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency | ✕ Not available | ✕ Not available | ✓ Available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✕ Not available | ✕ Not available | ✓ Available |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ Not available | ✕ Free, but limited | ✓ Available |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Complex integration | ✕ Not available | ✓ Available |
Webhooks | ✕ Only for cloud recording use-cases | ✕ Only for a few states | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | ✓ Usage based | ✓ Usage based | ✓ Usage based |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Cloud Recording | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multi-platform | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ Limited support | ✕ Up to 300 | ✓ Up to 5,000 |
Mobile browser support | ✕ Limited | ✕ Chrome only | ✓ 90% |
Automatic audio / video degrade, re-connectivity | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ 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 | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full Custom roles | ✕ Limited | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
HLS Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Cost-effective | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Fully customizable UI | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Metaverse platform support | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Session analytics | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Data Tracks | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Cost comparison : Agora vs Zoom vs Video SDK
features | Agora | Zoom Video SDK | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Video Conferencing |
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Analytics | ✕
| ✕ No | ✓ Free |
Separate pricing for video and audio | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 minutes every month | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Minimum price for video calls | $0.0039 per participant minute | $0.0035 per participant minute | $0.002 per participant minute |
Minimum price for audio-only calls | $0.00099 per participant minute | $0.0035 per participant minute | $0.0006 per participant min |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Free |
Cloud recording pricing |
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RTMP pricing |
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ILS pricing | Aggregated resolution based per participant pricing | NA |
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Storage pricing | Extra cost |
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features | Agora | Zoom Video SDK | Video SDK |
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Volume Discount | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Video Conferencing |
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Analytics | ✕
| ✕ No | ✓ Free |
Separate pricing for video and audio | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 minutes every month | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Minimum price for video calls | $0.0039 per participant minute | $0.0035 per participant minute | $0.002 per participant minute |
Minimum price for audio-only calls | $0.00099 per participant minute | $0.0035 per participant minute | $0.0006 per participant min |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Free |
Cloud recording pricing |
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RTMP pricing |
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ILS pricing | Aggregated resolution based per participant pricing | NA |
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Storage pricing | Extra cost |
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Support comparison : Agora vs Zoom vs Video SDK
features | Agora | Zoom Video SDK | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ Paid | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Cost |
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| Free |
Access to Testing | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK. |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer |
| ✕ No | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs |
| ✕ No | ✓ Inexpensive SLA with 99.9% uptime |
features | Agora | Zoom Video SDK | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ Paid | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Cost |
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| Free |
Access to Testing | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK. |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer |
| ✕ No | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs |
| ✕ No | ✓ Inexpensive SLA with 99.9% uptime |
See why customers love Video SDK
“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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