Mux Live
Mux Live: A developer-focused live video stack with replay, low latency, and simulcasting. Ranked #10 of 37 in Live Streaming Hosting by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for production live streams with replay and simulcasting.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forProduction live streams with replay and simulcasting
- Free planYes
- Paid from$20/mo
- Stream latencyLow
- Founded2015
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- RTMP/RTMPS ingest with standard and low-latency playback
- Automatic recording, DVR playback, and post-stream replay
- Simulcasting, access controls, monitoring, and webhooks
Where it doesn't
- Free plan supports on-demand videos only
- Usage-based pricing requires tracking delivery and storage needs
- Developer-oriented setup may not suit nontechnical streaming teams
Our verdict on Mux Live
Mux Live is an API-based live video streaming service for developers and product teams building streaming into applications. It accepts RTMP and RTMPS ingest, delivers video through HLS, and supports standard and low-latency streaming. Its audience includes online classrooms, sports and news platforms, interactive experiences, and products with user-generated live video. Web, iOS, Android, and API support give teams several ways to connect live video to their applications.
Pricing follows a freemium and usage-based model. The Free plan includes 100K free monthly delivery minutes, storage for up to 10 videos, and on-demand videos only. Pay as you go includes 100K minutes delivered before credits, no storage limit, on-demand and live videos, and a $20 monthly usage credit. Launch costs $20 per month for $100 in credit and includes the Pay as you go features. Scale costs $500 per month for $1,000 in credit and also includes those features. Enterprise adds more security and support options, with additional discounts over $3k/month. This structure fits teams that want to start small and expand usage, while teams wanting a simple all-inclusive streaming subscription may prefer another model.
The strongest functional case is production live video that needs more than basic playback. Mux Live automatically records streams and supports DVR playback, post-stream replay, signed playback policies, access restrictions, stream-health monitoring, webhooks, and simulcasting to YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Instagram Live, Twitch, Crowdcast, and Vimeo. Integrations with Sanity, Contentful, WordPress, Strapi, Cosmic, DatoCMS, and Prepr extend its fit for content-driven applications. Choose Mux Live when an application needs programmable live video, replay, and platform distribution. Choose an alternative if the priority is a nontechnical broadcasting workflow or a free plan that includes live video.
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Mux Live fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $20/mo |
| Max concurrent viewers | Not verified |
| Stream latency | Low |
| Ingest protocols | RTMP, RTMPS |
| Simulcast | Yes |
| DVR and replay | Yes |
| Live monetization | pay-to-access streams |
| White-label player | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 13 integrations: YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Instagram Live, Twitch, Crowdcast, Vimeo … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | mux.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Mux Live integrations
Mux Live lists 13 integrations on its own site.
- YouTube Live
- Facebook Live
- Instagram Live
- Twitch
- Crowdcast
- Vimeo
- Sanity
- Contentful
- WordPress
- Strapi
- Cosmic
- DatoCMS
- Prepr
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Alternatives to Mux Live
- DacastA paid video platform for branded streaming, audience access controls, and monetization.9.2
- Kaltura Video PlatformA broad enterprise platform for live channels, video workflows, and monetization.9.1
- BrightcoveA mature video platform for teams combining live streaming, monetization, analytics, and DRM.9.0
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