api.video vs Stream
If you need a Video API that's easy to integrate, go with api.video.
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...
api.video
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Stream
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- No CORS support
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | api.video | Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | No |
When to use which?
Stream is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.