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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 β€” 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)
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Upto million per channel
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up to 200 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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Avg. integration takes 3+ months.
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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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HD and FHD 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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Vonage has limited Role Management, Permissions, Policy & Templates.
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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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Available but no dynamic layout
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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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Available
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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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3rd party integration
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Easy Integration
Webhooks
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Available for Advance Usecase
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Available for advance usecase
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Available
Pricing Model
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Usage-Based
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Usage based
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Pay-as-You-Go

Plan

Interactive Live Streaming
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Yes
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Available
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VideoSDK supports

Interactive Live Streaming

Cloud Recording
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Available
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Available with manual config. composition
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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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Available
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VideoSDK provides Interactive Whiteboard Feature
Multi-platform
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Yes
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Vonage 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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Yes
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Upto 5,000
Mobile Browser Support
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Limited (do not support iOS safari)
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Limited Support (Not supported Safari 12 and older on macOS)
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Video support 91% mobile browsers
Automatic Audio/Video Degrade, Re-connectivity
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Yes
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Vonage 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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Vonage 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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Vonage 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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Vonage not 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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Vonage has limited custom roles.
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VideoSDK offer support for full custom roles
HLS Streaming
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Yes
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Vonage supports HLS streaming.
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VideoSDK supports HLS streaming
Cost-effective
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No
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Vonage is not cost effective.
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VideoSDK is Cost Effective
Prebuilt SDK
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No
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Vonage 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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Vonage has Limited customizable UI.
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VideoSDK allows for Limited customizable UI
Metaverse Platform Support
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Yes
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Limited
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VideoSDK support Metaverse platform
Session Analytics
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Yes
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Available, Paid Integration
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VideoSDK offer session analytics option
Data Tracks
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No
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Vonage offer Data Tracks option but it Paid.
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VideoSDK offer track data option

Price Comparison : Agora vs Vonage vs Video SDK

Agora
Vonage
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%
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No
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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
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
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$500/month
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VideoSDK offer Free Analytics with Dashboard
Separate Pricing for Video and Audio
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
Free 10,000 Minutes Every Month
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Yes
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No
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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
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No
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Advanced Firewall -
  • Configurable TURN: $1000/month
  • IP Proxy: $1000/month
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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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Vonage Video provides robust support for Only GDPR but it may be Paid.
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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
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
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Paid
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Paid
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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
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Not Specified
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Only paid accounts
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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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Available in Premium and Premier plans only
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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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Available in Higher-tier plans
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Affordable SLA with

99.9% Uptime

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β€œVideoSDK'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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