Agora Video Calling
Voice & Video Free tier (card may be required)
AuthenticationFree tier (card may be required)
Rate limit10,000 free standard minutes/month; usage pauses at the limit instead of auto-charging
Documentation: docs.agora.io ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
Agora is the behind-the-scenes video and voice engine inside thousands of apps (Clubhouse ran on it). It handles one-on-one calls, group meetings, livestreams with millions of viewers, and in-call chat. New accounts get 10,000 free minutes every month, and if you use them up, your account simply pauses instead of charging you. So there's no surprise bill.
Details
Free tier, but a card may be required to sign up.
Auth: Free tier (card may be required)
Rate limit: 10,000 free standard minutes/month; usage pauses at the limit instead of auto-charging
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: business developer
Setup
- Sign up and create an Agora project in the console
- Enable the video-calling feature and copy your App ID
- Generate a temporary access token for testing
- Install the SDK for your platform (web, iOS, Android, Flutter, etc.)
- Follow the get-started guide to join your first channel and make a call
Example
Join a call with the web SDK: client.join(appId, 'my-channel', token, uid)Use cases
- Add crystal-clear video chat to a dating, tutoring, or telehealth app
- Run a livestream shopping or gaming event for a huge audience
- Build voice rooms and group calls into a community app