Best Video API · head-to-head
Agora vs 100ms
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for video api. Agora has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Price: Agora $0/mo vs 100ms $0/mo — Agora is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: Agora Yes; 100ms Yes.
- HIPAA: Agora Yes; 100ms Yes.
Side by side
| Agora | 100ms | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $0/mo (Free Tier) | $0/mo (Free Tier) |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA (BAA) | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR | Yes | — |
| Best for | real-time communications | telehealth |
Sources — Agora: agora.io (verified 2026-06-15). 100ms: 100ms.live (verified 2026-06-15).
Key features
Agora: Sub-second global real-time video and voice; Interactive live streaming with host/audience model; Conversational AI Engine at $0.10/min (300 free min); SOC 2 Type II + ISO 27001/27017/27018/27701 certified
100ms: SOC 2 Type II certified (Security, Confidentiality, Availability); HIPAA with signed BAA; data residency in USA/Europe/India; Audio-only 75% discount on applicable rates; Up to 50% migration discount for Zoom customers