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Video Hosting · 2026
6 tools · 6 dimensions · Ranked by weighted score
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| Weighted average | Overall | API quality, upload workflow, and integration speed. | Encoding speed, adaptive streaming quality, and CDN reach. | Cost per minute streamed/stored and free tier limits. | Customisation, branding, and playback analytics in-player. | Viewer engagement data and retention insights. | Live streaming support and third-party integrations. | Monthly |
| ★Mux Video infrastructure built API-first f… | 89 | 95 | 92 | 75 | 85 | 96 | 85 | Free usage |
| Cloudflare Stream Simple, affordable video hosting on Cl… | 83 | 85 | 88 | 90 | 70 | 70 | 78 | Free usage |
| Bunny Stream Budget-friendly video hosting with a b… | 80 | 82 | 82 | 96 | 68 | 65 | 65 | Free usage |
| Wistia Marketing-focused video hosting with l… | 79 | 80 | 80 | 62 | 92 | 92 | 80 | Free freemium |
| Vimeo Polished, ad-free video hosting for cr… | 78 | 75 | 82 | 70 | 90 | 78 | 82 | Free freemium |
| api.video Simple, affordable video API for indie… | 76 | 82 | 75 | 85 | 65 | 65 | 62 | Free freemium |
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Developer UX
API quality, upload workflow, and integration speed.
Performance
Encoding speed, adaptive streaming quality, and CDN reach.
Price / Value
Cost per minute streamed/stored and free tier limits.
Player Features
Customisation, branding, and playback analytics in-player.
Analytics
Viewer engagement data and retention insights.
Ecosystem
Live streaming support and third-party integrations.
| Tool | Score | Developer UX | Performance | Price / Value | Player Features | Analytics | Ecosystem | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mux★ | 89 | 95 | 92 | 75 | 85 | 96 | 85 | Free |
| Cloudflare Stream | 83 | 85 | 88 | 90 | 70 | 70 | 78 | Free |
| Bunny Stream | 80 | 82 | 82 | 96 | 68 | 65 | 65 | Free |
| Wistia | 79 | 80 | 80 | 62 | 92 | 92 | 80 | Free |
| Vimeo | 78 | 75 | 82 | 70 | 90 | 78 | 82 | Free |
| api.video | 76 | 82 | 75 | 85 | 65 | 65 | 62 | Free |
Top Pick
Mux
89/100
Best: Analytics (96)
Runner Up
Cloudflare Stream
83/100
Best: Price / Value (90)
Third Place
Bunny Stream
80/100
Best: Price / Value (96)