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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Mux Video

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AMux Video is an API that enables developers to build unique live and on-demand video experiences. With Mux Video, users can post a video or live stream with an API call, and watch it within seconds. Mux Video handles the encoding, storage, and delivery.

    $223

    per month

    StreamYard

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AStreamYard is a live streaming studio in a browser. Users can interview guests, share a screen, and simulcast to platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.N/A
    Pricing
    Mux VideoStreamYard
    Editions & Modules
    Video Files - Streaming
    $0
    per minute of video delivered
    Live Streaming - Streaming
    $0
    per minute of video delivered
    Video Files - Storage
    $0
    per minute of video duration stored (per month)
    Live Streaming - Storage (optional)
    $0
    per minute of video duration stored (per month)
    Video Files - Encoding
    $0.05
    per minute of input video duration
    Live Streaming - Live Encoding
    $0.07
    per minute of input stream duration
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Mux VideoStreamYard
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Mux VideoStreamYard
    Video Security
    Comparison of Video Security features of Mux Video and StreamYard
    Feature
    Mux Video
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    1% below category average
    StreamYard
    -
    Ratings
    Video access controls9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    User management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Internal video8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    External video8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video Player
    Comparison of Video Player features of Mux Video and StreamYard
    Feature
    Mux Video
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    StreamYard
    -
    Ratings
    Player customization9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Embedded videos9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video quality / Bandwidth controls9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile compatibility9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video Analytics
    Comparison of Video Analytics features of Mux Video and StreamYard
    Feature
    Mux Video
    9.3
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    StreamYard
    -
    Ratings
    Streaming quality reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Per viewer tracking9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Per video tracking9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video analytics dashboard9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video Hosting, Management & Storage
    Comparison of Video Hosting, Management & Storage features of Mux Video and StreamYard
    Feature
    Mux Video
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    4% above category average
    StreamYard
    -
    Ratings
    On-Demand video9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Live streaming9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Impact of streaming on network9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video upload & format support9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video library / File management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video portal9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Mux VideoStreamYard
    Small Businesses
    Vidyard
    Score8.3 out of 10
    OBS Studio
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Vidyard
    Score8.3 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Enterprises
    Panopto
    Score7.5 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
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    User Ratings
    Mux VideoStreamYard
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Mux VideoStreamYard
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Mux, Inc
    Mux is well suited for nearly every customer when it comes to out of the box video delivery and management. The APIs are well documented, maintained, and patched in the event they are prone to issues. The only minor drawback with Mux is the delay in response time if you have an immediate issue on hand
    Incentivized
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    StreamYard
    Because it's browser-based, StreamYard is especially well-suited for a situation like mine, where I'm unlikely to have repeat podcast guests very often. It's great that guests don't have to download special software just for a one-time appearance! I haven't personally used StreamYard for livestreaming, but based on its name and reputation, I imagine it's especially well-suited for that use case
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    Pros
    Mux, Inc
    • Content Delivery
    • Analytics and Reporting
    • Scalability and Reliability
    • Customer Support
    Incentivized
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    StreamYard
    • It has an easy and comfortable interface for participants and admins.
    • It provides the opportunity to add videos, banners, and slides to your session.
    • It provides the opportunity to show live comments and answer to them right from StreamYard.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Mux, Inc
    • Enhanced Training and Tutorials
    • Wider Suite of HLS Low Latency Options
    • Embedded Tooltips/Informational Icons
    Incentivized
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    StreamYard
    • One big downside is that you can't download separate high quality video and audio files for each person in the stream.
    • The simplicity takes away from the "customization" that you could potentially have in other platforms.
    • A backroom where you could communicate with other people in the stream, without streaming it while live, would be very useful.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Mux, Inc
    No answers on this topic
    StreamYard
    You don't need to be an expert and you don't have anything to install.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Mux, Inc
    No answers on this topic
    StreamYard
    I've already covered this in other responses. The key reasons I wound up using Descript for certain elements of my process was the better usability of its transcripts and the more-robust AI capabilities it offers. Its suggestions for strong clips seemed more on-point, and it offered functionality like chapter suggestions
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    Return on Investment
    Mux, Inc
    • Perfect Point Solution that Filled a Product Gap
    • Positive Scalability and Reliability
    • Improved Tracking and Metrics
    Incentivized
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    StreamYard
    • It has increased the reach rate and the number of followers on social media pages, for example, on our Youtube page, the number of followers increased by 2 times the original amount.
    • It has reduced the amount of time our communications team spends on editing videos.
    • More team members are able to use StreamYard by themselves, which has allowed us to reduce the time our communications team spends on managing live sessions before.
    Incentivized
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