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api.video vs STAPI

If you need a Video API that's easy to integrate, go with STAPI.

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...

STAPI

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api.video

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

STAPI

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
Featureapi.videoSTAPI
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

STAPI is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. STAPI works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.