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Best Video APIs 2026
Facts read 28 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
These APIs supply components for live video, stored video and related app functions on web, iOS, Android, API, macOS and Windows environments.
The standings: top 10
| Name | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 LiveKit Agents | 6.3 | $50 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Tencent RTC | 6.3 | $49.50 usage-based | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Agora Interactive Live Streaming | 6.0 | $45.99 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Red5 Pro | 5.9 | $29.99 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Ant Media Server | 5.8 | $0.56 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Self-hosted | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 06 QuickBlox Video Calling | 5.8 | $107 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Amazon Interactive Video Service | 5.7 | $0.07 usage-based | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Daily | 5.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Jitsi as a Service | 5.6 | $99 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 10 mediasoup | 5.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 5 Oct 2026 |
Use the entries to weigh free tiers, starting paid rates, mobile SDKs, participant limits, recording storage and client platforms. It is ordered by newest releases first, using figures makers publish, with no score.
02
Tencent RTC
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record6.3 Visit
03
Agora Interactive Live Streaming
It suits developers building live video calls or interactive streams into apps.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record6.0 Visit
04
Red5 Pro
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record5.9 Visit
05
Ant Media Server
AndroidiPhone & iPadSelf-hosted Record5.8 Visit
7
Amazon Interactive Video Service
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $0.07 usage-based Record5.7 Visit IVS suits developers and teams building live video applications that need real-time or low-latency delivery, interactive APIs, or multi-host stages.
8
Daily
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record5.7 Visit It suits developers adding real-time voice or video to apps and websites, including teams working with AI features.
17
Cloudflare Stream
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 — Record5.1 Visit Stream suits organizations distributing live or on-demand video across web and mobile platforms.
24
EnableX Video API
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 — Record4.7 Visit It suits teams embedding video calls, recording or broadcasts into apps and websites, including those working in telehealth, banking, retail, recruitment or education.
Before you choose
Check the entry plan
Some entries include a free plan. Paid pricing starts at different levels, including offers listed as $0.00.
A free trial is another way to evaluate an API before committing to paid use. Check the plan terms for the tool you are considering.
Match the video workload
Look for whether each option handles live sessions, recorded media or both. Choose the capability that matches whether your product needs live sessions, stored media or both.
Review client platforms
The listed tools run on combinations of web, iOS, Android, API, macOS and Windows. Check the platform list against the clients your product needs to support.
Compare capacity details
Entries show maximum participant counts alongside recording-storage details. Review both figures when calls or stored recordings are part of your design.
Check SDK and code access
Mobile SDK availability can affect an iOS or Android build. Some entries provide open-source code; review its licence before modifying or redistributing it.
Questions
Are any video APIs available on a free plan?
Yes. Items in this category offer free plans, and listed paid pricing can start at $0.00.
Is there a way to test a video API before paying?
Yes. A free trial is offered by items in this category. Trial terms vary by tool.
Which platforms do these tools run on?
These tools run on combinations of web, iOS, Android, API, macOS and Windows.
Are mobile SDKs compared?
Yes. Mobile SDK availability is one of the comparison fields.
Do listings distinguish live from recorded video?
Yes. Entries indicate whether they support live video, recorded video or both.
Are participant and recording capacities included?
Yes. Recording storage and maximum participants are comparison fields.
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