api.video vs Video Thumbnail API
If you need a Video API that's easy to integrate, go with Video Thumbnail API.
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...
Video Thumbnail API
Create Video Thumbnails from any video or URL
api.video
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Video Thumbnail API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | api.video | Video Thumbnail API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Video Thumbnail API works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.