api.video

api.video is a video infrastructure API for adding on-demand and live-stream video to websites, apps, and software. Developers upload video in any format, and the platform encodes it for playback on any screen. A customizable player handles delivery through a CDN with more than 140 points of presence, and the company reports serving 1 petabyte of traffic monthly.

The workflow follows four steps: integrate using low-code tools, plugins, or API clients; upload a video or go live; host and manage your library; then deliver content and track engagement with built-in analytics. AI features such as transcription and summarization are available through a single API call, so teams don't need to wire up external services.

Pricing is usage-based with volume discounts, and specific plans aren't listed on the homepage. A free trial is available with no credit card required.

Best for

• Developers who want to add video playback or live streaming to an app through an API rather than embedding a third-party platform
• Teams that need both on-demand hosting and live streaming from a single provider
• Product teams that want engagement analytics built into the delivery pipeline
• Companies that want AI transcription and summarization without integrating separate services
• Organizations that prefer usage-based pricing with volume discounts

Frequently asked questions

What is api.video?

api.video is a video infrastructure API for adding on-demand and live-stream video to websites, apps, and software. It handles uploading, encoding, hosting, playback, and analytics in one service.

How much does api.video cost?

Pricing is usage-based with volume discounts, though specific plans aren't listed on the homepage. A free trial is available with no credit card required.

Does api.video support live streaming?

Yes. The platform supports both on-demand uploads and live streaming, and both run through the same integration, hosting, and delivery workflow.

What AI features does api.video include?

The platform offers transcription and summarization, available through a single API call. No external AI services need to be connected separately.

Which video formats does api.video accept?

Developers can upload any video format. The platform encodes each file so it plays back on any screen.

How does api.video compare to Vimeo or Wistia?

Vimeo, Wistia, and Streamable are broader video platforms rather than API-first services. api.video is built specifically for developers integrating video directly into their own products.

Alternatives

• Vimeo
• Wistia
• Spotlightr
• Streamable
• ScreenPal
• Voicely
• Radiolize
• Kapwing