Video API and Reference App
Use the Vonage Video API to add video communications to your application. You can integrate the SDKs into your existing application or start with the Vonage Video API Reference App.
The Reference App is built with the Video API. It provides an application that you can run and customize, rather than a separate video service.
Video API
Integrate the client SDKs and server SDKs directly when you want to build your own UI and control how participants connect, publish, and subscribe.
The API supports capabilities such as screen sharing, recording, live captions, and SIP Interconnect. See the relevant guides for requirements and supported platforms.
Start with Getting Started.
Vonage Video API Reference App
The Reference App provides open-source applications for Web, Android, and iOS. Use it to explore meeting features, review an implementation, and customize the application for your use case.
Each platform has its own prerequisites, configuration, and supported features:
Feature Comparison
| Approach | Integrate the Video API SDKs | Customize the Reference App |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Your existing application or a new project | A ready-to-run application |
| User interface | Build and maintain your own UI | Adapt the platform-specific UI and theme |
| Features | Implement the API capabilities required by your use case | Start with the features implemented in the app and extend it as needed |
| Platforms | See the client SDK support requirements | Web, Android, and iOS |
| Configuration | Configure the SDKs and your backend | Follow the selected app's configuration and backend setup |
See the Reference App overview for platform details.