Agora (声网) vs Gcore Streaming
Both are solid Video APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
Agora (声网)
Real-time communication platform (China HQ, global) — video calls, live streaming, interactive whiteboard, recording
Gcore Streaming
Scale to 100+ million viewers and beyond. Stream everything from online games to online events reliably in minutes instead of months.
Agora (声网)
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
Gcore Streaming
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Agora (声网) | Gcore Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Agora (声网) is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Gcore Streaming works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.