Which is cheaper, Agora or LiveKit?

Pricing varies by tier and usage. Check both tools for current rates.

Does Agora have a free tier?

Yes, Agora offers a free tier with videoMinutesPerMonth: 10000, voiceMinutesPerMonth: 10000.

Agora has significant switching cost. LiveKit has significant switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

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Agora

Real-time engagement platform with video/voice calling, live streaming, chat, signaling, and AI features

Switching Cost: significant

LiveKit

Real-time audio/video infrastructure with AI agent sessions, WebRTC, SIP trunking, and voice AI

Switching Cost: significant

Cost modeling varies: usage-based drives Agora pricing, while LiveKit uses hybrid.

It's a toss-up based on priorities — LiveKit excels at real-time, while Agora shines on real-time.

It's a toss-up based on priorities — LiveKit excels at real-time, while Agora shines on real-time.

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies