Features, infrastructure and a solid API: Get everything for your video needs with api.video

Integrating video functionality into your app or platform can feel like a daunting task. There are so many moving parts – from choosing the right player to making sure your videos perform seamlessly across devices. That’s why at api.video, we’ve simplified the entire process for you.

 

In this article, we will discuss five ways you can use api.video tools to enhance your projects and deliver a smooth user experience.

1. Seamless and affordable video uploads

Uploads are effortless and cost-effective when it comes to api.video.

Easy migration

Even if you have an existing provider where your videos are hosted, migration of your content is super easy.

 

• Comprehensive migration guides: Our detailed migration guides cover all major video platforms, including Azure, Amazon S3, and more. These guides provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring a smooth transition.
• api.video import tool: With the api.video import tool, you can migrate all your videos for free from your previous hosting provider. You simply need to authenticate with your existing provider, and we’ll handle the rest.

Proprietary infrastructure

Our infrastructure is built to handle video volumes if you need to scale at any point. Whether you’re dealing with hundreds or millions of videos, our system adjusts to your video hosting demands.

 

• Scalable performance: Our infrastructure is designed to handle high volumes of video content without compromising on performance. As your user base grows, you can scale up effortlessly, ensuring a smooth and reliable experience for your audience.
• Multi-region video hosting: With api.video, you can select your own storage location, making compliance with local laws and diversifying your audience easier than ever. This ensures high-quality video playback whether your users are in North America or Europe.

 

For a detailed overview of our Enterprise plan, see our blog post on Scaling up: How api.video empowers enterprises with advanced assistance.

Low costs and customizable plans

We understand that budget is always a concern, and video integration can be a costly endeavor. For this reason, we provide you with a cost-effective solution without compromising on quality:

 

• Zero-cost video encoding: With api.video, encoding videos is completely free for all video qualities. This allows you to scale your service without worrying about those pesky costs.
• ASIC-based video encoder: Our use of ASICs not only reduces your monetary cost but also decreases the environmental cost of your services. This means you can enjoy high-quality playback while being sustainable.
• Customizable plans: We offer plans tailored to the specific needs of large-scale operations. These plans provide additional features like SAML-based Single Sign-On (SSO) and 60-day audit logs, helping you manage and optimize your video content effectively.

 

Estimate your cost with our pricing calculator and quickly compare costs against Cloud vendors.

2. Custom video player integration

api.video offers you a range of options to customize the video player for your brand.

 

• Custom domains: With Custom Domains, you can establish a cohesive brand identity and boost your SEO ranking with our custom domain feature. By using your branded URL, you ensure that your audience always sees your brand, whether they’re watching or sharing your videos.
• Domain referrer: Control who can access your video content with our domain referrer feature. This feature allows only domains approved by you to embed and use your content, adding an extra layer of protection against video theft and other security concerns.
• Private videos: Ensure that only authorized users can view your video content with our versatile video API. You can easily create a private video or update an existing video to be private, ensuring that only approved users can view it with a private token.
• Player customization: Bring your brand's unique identity to life with our extensive player customization options. You can customize your player using the API by selecting color schemes, adding your logo, and more.

3. Availability of SDKs for integrations

Our player SDKs support both live video streaming and video playback, offering a range of features to enhance your app's video experience:

Android SDKs

Our Android player SDK offers a powerful set of tools for integrating video into your Android applications.

 

• Android uploader: The Android uploader enables you to upload videos in three different ways: using WorkManager, UploadService, or our API client. This flexibility allows you to choose the method that best fits your needs.
• Player analytics plugin: The Android Player analytics plugin lets you track crucial video metrics such as the number of plays and play-rate trends over time.

iOS SDKs

Using our api.video Swift Player SDK, you can easily integrate video into your iOS apps.

 

• Swift video uploader: The Swift video uploader makes uploading videos easy. It supports both standard uploads and progressive uploads, ensuring that your videos are uploaded efficiently and reliably.
• Player analytics plugin: The Swift player analytics plugin collects and delivers your analytics directly to your dashboard. This feature is especially useful if you are using a third-party video player and want to keep track of your video's performance.

4. Live streaming

api.video has the perfect solution to ensure smooth streams, real-time engagement, and broaden your reach with your live streams.

 

• Low-latency live streams: Our low-latency live streaming feature reduces delay to as little as 3 seconds, providing a seamless real-time viewing experience. In addition to that, you can also choose between SRT and RTMP protocols based on your network stability and quality requirements. This flexibility ensures that your streams maintain high visual and auditory quality, keeping your audience engaged and satisfied.

 

Read our blog post on low-latency live streaming capabilities for more information.

• Restreaming: Maximize your live content’s reach with our restreaming feature, allowing you to broadcast to multiple platforms at the same time. Instead of setting up individual streams for each platform, restreaming enables you to manage everything from a single interface, making it efficient and feasible. By streaming to various RTMP-enabled platforms, you can significantly increase your reach and enhance user engagement.

 

Look at our restreaming feature blog post to discover how it can help you grow your audience.

5. Analytics

Ever wondered who is watching your videos, how long they watch, and what kind of content your viewers prefer? With api.video’s Analytics, you can monitor user interaction anytime, anywhere, and leverage this data for business growth.

 

• Analytics for everyone: We believe that understanding user metrics is crucial for your business's growth. That's why video Analytics is available for all api.video users, regardless of the device or player they are using. We provide video analytics plugins for third-party players as well. Check out our delivery and analytics SDK catalog for more information.
• Real-time analytics: We collect comprehensive real-time data to keep you updated on what your users truly want. Player events are generated with each engagement, whether it’s with VOD or live stream sessions. This data is stored for 30 days, allowing you to review past interactions and adjust your business plans accordingly. For a detailed understanding of our analytics capabilities, please refer to our analytics overview.

Takeaway

To put it simply, integrating video functionality into your projects can be streamlined and effortless with the right tools. api.video provides you with a range of powerful features designed to make video integration efficient. From seamless and affordable video uploads to customizable video players, our video API has everything you need to give your project that extra boost.

 

Don't just take our word for it —try it out yourself! For more details, chat with us or create a sandbox account and get started with api.video today.