Video API · true cost · Updated September 2026
The true cost of video API
What you'll actually pay. Of the 9 video API tools we track, 6 price on a basis this column cannot carry. Here's every tool's entry price and its hidden-cost flags — each linked to its sourced record.
The hidden-cost picture
- Not priced monthly: 6 publish a figure on another basis — usage rates, non-USD, or annual-only.
- 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 | usage-priced | — | — |
| Twilio Video | not priced monthly | — | — |
| Vonage Video API | quote-only | — | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-09-03. "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 price on a basis this column cannot carry. As of 2026-09-03.
What is the cheapest video API with published pricing?
Mux, from $20/mo. Verified 2026-09-03.
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