api.video vs Gcore Streaming
If you need a Video API that's easy to integrate, go with Gcore Streaming.
api.video
api.video is an API that encodes on the go to facilitate immediate playback, enhancing viewer streaming experiences across multiple devices and platforms. You can stream live or on-demand online vi...
Gcore Streaming
Scale to 100+ million viewers and beyond. Stream everything from online games to online events reliably in minutes instead of months.
api.video
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Gcore Streaming
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | api.video | Gcore Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Gcore Streaming works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.