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API.stream

Paid#26 of 37 in Live Streaming Hosting

API.stream: A developer-focused foundation for composing, distributing, and embedding live video. Ranked #26 of 37 in Live Streaming Hosting by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for developers embedding custom live production workflows.

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At a glance

Editor score
6.5 / 10
Pricing
Pricing on request
Best for
Developers embedding custom live production workflows
Free plan
No
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- WebRTC, RTMP, and SRT ingest with simulcast support
- Browser composition with custom layouts, scenes, and HTML graphics
- REST, gRPC, SDKs, and embedded Studio Kit components
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- No free plan is available
- Requires development work for custom workflow creation

Our verdict on API.stream

API.stream is a cloud-based live video infrastructure platform for developers and product teams building custom live production workflows. It accepts WebRTC and non-WebRTC sources, including WebRTC, RTMP, and SRT ingest, then supports browser-based composition, custom layouts, scenes, and HTML graphics. Broadcasts can be distributed to multiple destinations, while event publishing, subscriptions, role-based collaboration, and guest access support broader production workflows. The platform is aimed at teams that want to embed live video capabilities into their own products or applications rather than rely only on a standalone streaming interface.

The published pricing model is contact sales, and there is no free plan. That structure is more appropriate for teams evaluating a tailored infrastructure relationship than for individuals seeking a self-serve starting point. API.stream’s feature set spans ingest, composition, distribution, authentication services, and event capabilities. Simulcast support is also included in the category specifications. Teams should assess the commercial fit directly before selecting the platform, particularly if predictable self-service pricing is a requirement.

Its strongest differentiator is the depth of its developer surface. API access is available through REST, gRPC, and gRPC Web, with JavaScript/TypeScript and Java SDKs. The Layout API supports customized video presentation, while Embedded Studio Kit components can be used to create live-streaming studio experiences inside another product. Broadcast and user-defined event publishing and subscriptions add application-level control, and role-based collaboration supports shared production. API.stream is a strong fit for developers who need custom layouts, embedded production tools, and multichannel distribution. Teams looking for a ready-made streaming destination or a free plan should consider a different type of service.

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API.stream pricing

Plans Pricing on requestPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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API.stream fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Max concurrent viewers	Not verified
Stream latency	Not verified
Ingest protocols	WebRTC, RTMP, SRT
Simulcast	Yes
DVR and replay	Not verified
Live monetization	Not verified
White-label player	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web
Support	Docs
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Pricing on request (source)
Website	api.stream
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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