Alibaba Cloud Live (阿里云直播) vs STAPI
If you need a Video API that's easy to integrate, go with STAPI.
Alibaba Cloud Live (阿里云直播)
Alibaba's live streaming — real-time transcoding, time-shift, recording, global CDN distribution
Alibaba Cloud Live (阿里云直播)
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
STAPI
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Alibaba Cloud Live (阿里云直播) | STAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
STAPI works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.