Vonage Video API vs. Stream Video
Blog post from Stream
Ensuring seamless video capabilities is crucial for user engagement, and both Vonage and Stream offer solutions for this. Vonage's Video API, originating from TokBox, provides client-side SDKs for various platforms, supporting video calling, live streaming, and chat features, though it lacks Flutter and React SDKs and has scalability constraints. It offers three different APIs for varying levels of coding expertise. In contrast, Stream Video emphasizes real-time communication quality with adaptive bitrate streaming, a global edge network, and extensive customization options through its UI Component library. Stream excels in ease of integration, scalability, and developer support, offering a comprehensive suite that includes seamless integration with its Chat API and extensive documentation. The pricing comparison for typical use cases shows Stream's cost-effectiveness, with significantly lower costs for video conferencing and recording minutes compared to Vonage. Stream Video prioritizes reliability, performance, and transparent pricing, making it a compelling choice for developers seeking to build feature-rich video applications.