Video API · true cost · Updated June 2026
The true cost of video API
What you'll actually pay. Of the 9 video API tools we track, 6 publish no self-serve price (quote-only). Here's every tool's entry price and its hidden-cost flags — each linked to its sourced record.
The hidden-cost picture
- No public price: 6 of 9 are quote-only (contact sales).
- Cheapest published: Mux from $20/mo.
- No overage or setup fee: Mux, Daily, 100ms.
As of · re-verified with each catalog refresh
Video API — entry price & hidden-cost flags
| Tool | Entry price | Usage overages | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mux | $20/mo | — | — |
| Daily | $500/mo | — | — |
| 100ms | $500/mo | — | — |
| Agora | Quote-only | — | — |
| api.video | Quote-only | — | — |
| Bitmovin | Quote-only | — | — |
| Cloudflare Stream | Quote-only | — | — |
| Twilio Video | Quote-only | — | — |
| Vonage Video API | Quote-only | — | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-06-15. "Quote-only" means the vendor publishes no self-serve price.
Frequently asked questions
Does video API have hidden fees?
Across the 9 video API tools we track: 6 publish no self-serve price (quote-only). As of 2026-06-15.
What is the cheapest video API with published pricing?
Mux, from $20/mo. Verified 2026-06-15.
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