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COMPARISON

TokBox vs Agora

How do TokBox [Vonage Video] and Agora compare? And what does Dyte Video SDK offer?

Overview

If you're searching for live video platforms, TokBox and Agora are options to explore. But, as legacy video SDK providers, their user experiences have remained unchanged for over five years, and integrating them into your app could take several months.

Dyte changes that. Dyte's SDK offers a rapid, comprehensive integration of video/voice calls, live streams, and collaborative features into your app in 10 minutes.

This page pits TokBox vs Agora and explores why Dyte may be the right choice for you.

LIVE VIDEO SERVICES

So what are these?

What is TokBox OpenTok?

TokBox, rebranded as Vonage Video API, is an excellent choice for adding videos and other interactive elements to mobile, web, and desktop apps. 

What is Agora?

Agora is an option for adding video calling and live streaming to your app. They offer SDKs for video calling, voice, chat, interactive live streaming, and real-time messaging.

Comparing the Sdks

TokBox vs Agora vs Dyte

Selecting a Video SDK can be tricky. We've designed a feature comparison chart to highlight why Dyte is the best option.

Ease of development
Requires high coding effort
Easy integration with open APIs
Requires high coding effort
UI Support
No UI support
Highly customizable UI Kit
Limited UI support
SDK Overhead
Single SDK
A single SDK that supports everything
Multiple SDKs for calling, chat and more
Roles / Permissions
Limited to host & participant roles
Custom roles that are specific to your use-case
Limited to host & participant roles
RTMP Streaming
Available
In-built
Separate SDK for chat
Chat
Available
In-built
Separate SDK for chat
Polls
Not available
In-built
Not available
Breakout Rooms
Manual configuration needed
In-built
Separate Classroom SDK
Plugins
Not available
In-built or build your own
Only Whiteboard
Audio Room
Not available
In-built
Separate SDK
Support for Multiple Audio I/O
Not available
In-built
Manual configuration needed
Error Handling
Available
Managed by the SDK
Complex integration
SDK Footprint Size
542 KB
~200 KB
1.1 MB
Media Player
Not available
Prebuilt with video call
Available
Webhooks
Available but not for everything
Available
Only for recording states
AI/ML Middleware
Not available
Single line integration
Complex integration
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Compare and calculate your cost saving

Video
$0.00395 /user /minute
$0.004 /user /minute
$0.0039 /user /minute
Audio
$0.0017/ user/ minute
$0.001 /user /minute
$0.004 /user /minute
Chat
$0.0007 /sent message +storage cost
Free
Not available
Support
Plans greater of $5500
Free
Plans upto $5000
Analytics
$0.023/minute
Free
Separate Charges
Recording
$0.0125/ minute
Flat $0.010 / minute
$0.004/ participant minutes +$0.01/ minute composition charges
Storage
$0.023 /GB
First  days free, $0.023 /GB /month (Pass-through AWS rates)
Free 10 GB +$0.05
/GB/month for additional storage
Volume Discounts
Available
Available
Not available
COMPARING THE SDKS

What makes Dyte the best video SDK?

With Dyte's SDK, integrating secure, high-quality live video and voice to your websites, mobile, and desktop apps is hassle-free. 

Advanced customization

Build tailor-made live experiences in your app that satiate your user's needs. Use Dyte's UI kit for a low-code experience building or start from scratch with its core SDKs.

Bandwidth management

Stop worrying about hard coding the edge cases that can disrupt a video call while building live in your product --- and let Dyte take care of it.

Great Documentation

Dyte's exceptional documentation provides developers with clear guidelines and support to easily integrate live video into their apps.

24*7 Support
Over Multiple Channels

Whether you need to get a few basic queries answered, or need technical heavylifting, we’re here for you.

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