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Azure Media Services retirement​

Migrate to an Azure Media Services alternative

Transfer your video content to api.video — a flexible video API that lets you deliver videos and live streams in qualities upto 4K. Our expert team is here to assist you every step of the way.

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Use a platform free of complexities

Get rid of the complexity of workflows at Azure Media Services. Enjoy a streamlined experience with everything from player, encoding, CDN & storage to analytics, all conveniently available in one place.

 

With api.video, replace five different tools of Azure Media Services with a single, easy-to-use API. No need for extra and costly external vendors.

Replace 5 tools of Azure with api.video

Migrate within days, not months

Now that Azure Media Services' retirement is acted, the migration of content from AMS to api.video is extremely easy and can be done either through our Import Tool or using your own script.

Free encoding with api.video

Dedicated support for a seemless migration

Migrating from Azure Media Services to api.video doesn't need to be a daunting task. Thanks to our white glove support approach, get tailored onboarding and support throughout your video journey.

Get api.video support for migration

Experience ultra-fast encoding

With a super-fast ingestion speed, transcoding a video with api.video takes half as much time as taken with AMS. api.video is an ideal Azure Media Services replacement and doesn't wait for the video to be viewed to start the encoding.

 

Don't believe us? Compare our encoding speed against popular brands by clicking on the link below.

Ultra fast encoding with api.video

Get prices that will not burn a hole in your pocket

You save a lot when you migrate to api.video. There are no migration fees and encoding is FREE.

 

For example, to encode 10,000 minutes of videos at 4K resolution, you pay $600 on Azure and $0 on api.video.

 

You're also billed the same regardless of the video quality you upload – whether it's 480p or 4K.

Encoding 10000 minutes of 4K videos is free with api.video

Still unsure about moving to an Azure Media Services alternative?

Read this article to learn more about the migrating to api.video

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How to migrate from Azure Media Services to api.video

Azure Media Services is closing operations in June 2024 and the best alternative you have is to migrate to api.video. Read the blog to know the details of the migration.

How to migrate from Azure Media Services to api.video

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