Agora

Agora provides real-time voice and video calling APIs for apps and live experiences. Its global Software-Defined Real-Time Network handles the hard infrastructure, with low latency, managed TURN, and SDKs for web, mobile, and desktop.

Key Features

Real-time voice and video APIs
Global low-latency network
SDKs for web, mobile, and desktop
Conversational AI Engine
Cloud recording
Live streaming support

Pricing

Plan	Price	Details
Free	$0	Free; 10,000 standard minutes a month.
Audio	$0.99/1,000 minutes	Audio-only calls, per 1,000 participant-minutes.
Video HD	$3.99/1,000 minutes	HD video calls up to 720p, per 1,000 participant-minutes.
Video Full HD	$8.99/1,000 minutes	Full HD video calls at 1080p, per 1,000 participant-minutes.

Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.

Best for: apps that need low-latency real-time voice and video at scale.
Popular with: Developers, Business Owners, Video Creators

How it works

The platform charges per participant-minute, with audio at $0.99 per 1,000 minutes and HD video at $3.99 per 1,000 minutes. New projects get 10,000 free minutes a month, and the Conversational AI Engine adds voice agents for $0.10 a minute.

Agora is best for apps that need reliable, low-latency calling at scale, such as live streaming, online tutoring, and social apps. It is a proven platform with a large developer community and strong global coverage.

Key Features

Pricing

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