Agora Video

Agora is a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) that provides real-time communication APIs for developers. Instead of building video calling or live streaming technology from scratch, developers can use Agora's ready-made tools to add these features to their apps quickly.

The platform offers SDKs (software development kits) for most programming languages and devices, including mobile apps, websites, and desktop applications. Agora's main strength is its global network called SD-RTN (Software-Defined Real-time Network), which automatically finds the best path for audio and video data to travel between users.

Key products include Video Calling APIs, Interactive Live Streaming, Voice Calling, Cloud Recording, and AI-powered features like noise reduction. The platform also provides analytics tools to monitor call quality and usage. Agora is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "API."

Using Agora is straightforward for developers who want to add real-time features to their applications.

• Step 1: Create an Account
  Sign up at agora.io and create a new project in the console. You'll get an App ID that identifies your project.

• Step 2: Choose Your Integration Method
  You can use Agora App Builder (no-code tool) for quick setup, or integrate SDKs for full customization. App Builder lets you create video apps with drag-and-drop templates.

• Step 3: Download SDKs
  Get the appropriate SDK for your platform (iOS, Android, Web, Unity, etc.). Agora provides detailed documentation and sample code for each platform.

• Step 4: Implement Core Features
  Add the basic functions: initialize the engine, join channels, enable video/audio, and handle user interactions. Most basic implementations require just 10-15 lines of code.

• Step 5: Test and Deploy
  Use Agora's free 10,000 minutes per month to test your implementation before going live. Monitor performance using built-in analytics tools.

• Real-time video and voice calling APIs

• Interactive live streaming with ultra-low latency

• AI-powered video optimization and noise suppression

• Cloud recording and real-time transcription

• Multi-platform SDKs (iOS, Android, Web, Unity)

• Global network with 200+ data centers

• Interactive whiteboard and messaging

• Enterprise security and compliance

• Analytics and monitoring tools

• No-code App Builder tool