PPCDN vs Agora
Both deliver low-latency real-time video. PPCDN differentiates on P2P-first delivery, per-session recording, transparent usage pricing, and an architecture you can self-host.
Architecture & cost model
PPCDN races P2P direct-connect against Edge delivery and offloads viewers to P2P when possible, which directly reduces egress. Pricing is transparent usage-based: $0.0244/GB downstream and $0.02/GB-month recording storage, no transcode fee.
Business-fit features
A native two-phase per-session recording API (with playback URLs and 1–90 day retention) targets scenarios like auctions, games and classes, rather than requiring you to assemble it from generic recording.
Verify before you decide
Feature sets and pricing change frequently. This comparison reflects publicly available information at the time of writing — always validate against each vendor's current documentation and run your own latency test.
FAQ
Can I self-host PPCDN?
Yes — PPCDN is designed to be deployable on your own Origin/Edge nodes; ppobs and the player SDK are available to download.
How does pricing compare?
PPCDN lists $0.0244/GB downstream and $0.02/GB-month storage with no transcode fee; compare against Agora's current published pricing.
Which has lower latency?
Both target sub-second real-time video; actual results depend on network and topology — measure on your own workloads.
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