Agora Alternative
40% cheaper video API built for business conversations, not massive meetings.
$0.003/min vs $0.00499/min - Save on every minute of video
Why Switch from Agora to Video-call.us?
Built specifically for 1:1 to 1:4 business video calls.
Video-call.us Advantages
- 2,000 free minutes per month without credit card
- 40% cheaper pricing ($0.003/minute vs $0.00499/minute)
- Simple, transparent pricing - no complex tier calculations
- Native recording without bots joining your calls
- Integrated AI features (transcription, summary, translation)
- Data residency options: US, EU, or Brazil
Agora Limitations
- Complex pricing tiers that change based on resolution and codec
- Recording requires bots to join the call
- Higher base pricing ($0.00499/min for HD)
- Optimized for large meetings, not 1:1 business conversations
- Recording composition charged separately ($0.0099/min)
- Cloud recording storage adds complexity
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Video-call.us | Agora |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | 2,000 min/month | 10,000 min/month (first month) |
| HD Video Price | $0.003/min/participant | $0.00499/min/participant |
| Recording | $0.015/min (native, no bot) | $0.0099/min + composition |
| Recording Experience | Invisible to participants | Bot joins the call |
| Transcription | $0.005/min (integrated) | Requires third-party |
| AI Summary | $0.004/min (native) | Not available |
| Max Participants | 4 (optimized for business calls) | Unlimited |
| Data Residency | US, EU, Brazil | Limited options |
| White-label | Full customization included | Available |
| Target Use Case | 1:1 to 1:4 business calls | Large-scale video apps |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Video-call.us instead of Agora?
Video-call.us is purpose-built for business conversations (1:1 to 1:4 calls), offering 40% lower pricing, native recording without bots, and integrated AI features. While Agora excels at large-scale applications, most businesses only need small professional video calls.
What about Agora's larger free tier?
Agora offers 10,000 free minutes, but only for the first month. Video-call.us provides 2,000 free minutes every month, forever. After your free minutes, our pricing is 40% cheaper per minute.
How does the recording differ?
Agora's cloud recording works by having a 'bot' participant join your call to capture the stream. Video-call.us uses native server-side recording - no additional participants appear, maintaining a professional atmosphere for client calls.
Is it easy to migrate from Agora?
Yes! Our REST API is simpler to integrate. Most developers can complete a migration in a few hours. We provide SDKs for React, React Native, iOS, and Android, plus no-code options via Zapier and Make.
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