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Comparison

api.video vs SproutVideo

On the evidence we track, SproutVideo leads this comparison with a composite score of 76/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

api.video full profile →SproutVideo full profile →
Machine formatsMarkdownJSONGraphQLMarkdown is open. JSON and GraphQL need a free key.
api.video66
★SproutVideo76
Score
vioscaleAI score
api.video66 / 100medium · 57%
SproutVideo76 / 100medium · 50%
Pricing
Free tier
api.video✓
SproutVideo✓
Model
api.videofreemium
SproutVideofreemium
Price level
api.videolow
SproutVideolow
Starting price
api.video$0.00
SproutVideo$15
Transparent
api.video✓
SproutVideo✓
Integrations
Count
api.video13
SproutVideo17
Security
Gdpr
api.video✓
SproutVideo–
Trust center
api.video–
SproutVideohttps://sproutvideo.com/security
Reliability
Sla pct
api.video99.999
SproutVideo–
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
api.video6 items
SproutVideo6 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for video hosting. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Architecture model
api.videoManaged cloud saas
SproutVideoManaged cloud saas
Ad free white label customizable html5 player
api.video✓
SproutVideo✓
Adaptive bitrate streaming and 4k hdr support
api.video✓
SproutVideo✓
Interactive email capture turnstiles and ctas
api.video-
SproutVideo✓
Marketing automation CRM sync for watch time leads
api.video-
SproutVideo✓
Domain level embedding restrictions and password gates
api.video✓
SproutVideo✓
Digital rights management drm and hls encryption
api.video-
SproutVideo-
Automated AI transcription and closed captioning
api.video✓
SproutVideo✓
Video seo json ld schema injection for google
api.video-
SproutVideo✓
Ott application builder for roku apple tv
api.video-
SproutVideo-
SOC2 type ii
api.video-
SproutVideo-
ISO 27001
api.video-
SproutVideo-
Pricing model
api.video-
SproutVideoflat_subscription

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

api.video

A developer-focused platform for integrating video hosting, streaming, encoding, and playback into applications with built-in AI-powered transcription and summarization features.

Independently observed

SproutVideo

Leader

A cloud-based video hosting and live streaming service enabling businesses to securely host, market, and measure video content with built-in lead capture, viewer engagement tracking, and marketing automation integrations

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

api.video

from $0.00/minute of storageUsage-basedFree tier

Free tier for testing. Production pay-as-you-go starting at $0.003/minute for storage. Add-ons from $20-60/month.

  • FreeFree
    • All platform features
    • Unlimited testing
    • API access
    • Built-in player
    • Analytics
    • +1 more
  • Pay-as-you-go$0.00 per minute of storage + $0.10 per minute of transcription + $0.05 per minute of takeaways
    • Video encoding
    • Live streaming
    • AI transcription and summarization
    • Customizable player
    • Analytics
    • +3 more
as of verify ↗

SproutVideo

Leader
from $15/moSubscription30-day trial

From $12/month billed annually. 30-day free trial. Flexible monthly or annual billing.

  • Seed$15/month or $12/month billed annually (Save 20%)
    • White label on-demand video hosting
    • Analytics & engagement tracking
    • Video marketing tools: lead capture, in-player CTAs, CRM integrations
    • 2 team member seats
    • No usage caps
  • Sprout$45/month or $35/month billed annually (Save 22%)
    • Everything on Seed
    • Restricted viewer login protection
    • Customizable video website
    • 5 team member seats
    • Live streaming support
  • Tree$95/month or $72/month billed annually (Save 24%)
    • Everything on Sprout
    • Dynamic watermarks to deter screen recording
    • Signed embed codes to prevent unauthorized use
    • Advanced video website customization
    • Account activity log
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
api.video✓
SproutVideo✓
iOS
api.video✓
SproutVideo✗
Android
api.video✓
SproutVideo✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
api.video✓
SproutVideo✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (1)
  • Dropbox

api.video

13 total - 12 not shared
  • Bubble
  • Strapi
  • Contentful
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Twitch
  • Vimeo
  • AWS
  • GCP
  • Zoom
  • Looker Studio
  • Tableau
Independently observed

SproutVideo

Leader
22 total - 21 not shared
  • Act-On
  • AWeber
  • Campaign Monitor
  • Constant Contact
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Drive
  • Hubspot
  • Make
  • Mailchimp
  • Marketo
  • Salesforce
  • Zapier
  • Drip
  • VerticalResponse
  • Keap Max Classic
  • Intercom
  • OneDrive
  • Box
  • Keap
  • Vertical Response
  • Disqus
Independently observed
Still deciding?

api.video or SproutVideo: which one depends on you

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Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.