Best Video API · head-to-head
Agora vs Mux
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 Mux $0/mo — Agora is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: Agora Yes; Mux Yes.
- HIPAA: Agora Yes; Mux —.
Side by side
| Agora | Mux | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $0/mo (Free Tier) | $0/mo (Free) |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA (BAA) | Yes | — |
| SOC 2 | Yes | — |
| GDPR | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | real-time communications | VOD platforms |
Sources — Agora: agora.io (verified 2026-06-15). Mux: mux.com (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
Mux: Per-minute usage pricing for encoding, storage, and delivery; Mux Robots AI video workflows; Credit-based prepay plans (Launch/Scale) with built-in usage credits; ISO 27001 certified