Why would I use this vs @openai/openai-agents-python (or openai-agents-ts) - the new realtime agents SDKs?
There are so many AI frameworks out there that live & die so quickly that I am generally hard pressed to use any of these unless there is some killer feature I absolutely need.
Totally fair. The space moves fast, and it's smart to be skeptical. Here's how VideoSDK Real-Time AI Agents stand out from OpenAI agents SDKs and others:
1. Voice infra included
OpenAI agents handle logic and memory, but they don’t include real-time audio infra.
VideoSDK gives you:
- <80ms global WebRTC latency
- Built-in turn-taking, VAD, and noise suppression
- Real-time voice across web, mobile, IoT, and telephony
2. Fully modular pipeline
No vendor lock-in. Swap STT, LLM, TTS, and avatars. Change models live per user or use case. Want ElevenLabs for tone and OpenAI for reasoning? Easy.
3. Native RAG + memory
Integrated long-term memory and retrieval help reduce hallucinations and keep conversations grounded.
4. Scale-ready
Deploy globally with one click using Agent Cloud or self-host with full control. Built for production use.
If you're building real-time, voice-first agents that need to work across platforms and scale reliably, this is purpose-built for that.
Happy to dive into your use case if you're exploring options.
We're not a model ourselves—we provide the infrastructure that enables you to deploy and use any model of your choice, while simplifying communication through AI agents.
There are so many AI frameworks out there that live & die so quickly that I am generally hard pressed to use any of these unless there is some killer feature I absolutely need.