A full interface, not just an API
Mux is designed for developers: limited dashboard, everything goes through the API. Videas offers a complete interface where you manage your videos, analytics, and settings without writing a single line of code.
Videas vs Mux
Professional video, without writing a line of code
Hosting, player, analytics, AI subtitles — everything you need, in an intuitive interface. No technical team needed to manage your videos.
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Where Mux falls short
API-first: a team of developers is essential
Mux is built for developers. Without a technical team, you can't upload or deliver a single video.
Complex billing by GB and by resolution
Encoding, storage, streaming, analytics: every building block is billed separately, by GB and by resolution. There is no way to predict your bill.
Minimal dashboard, everything goes through code
The Mux interface is limited to technical monitoring. To manage your videos day to day, you have to build your own dashboard.
Self-service documentation, no human support
Need help? Mux points you to its documentation. No dedicated contact, no French-language support.
All included, ready to use
Customizable player, AI subtitles, video channels, analytics with heatmaps: everything is built in. No need to combine multiple services or develop your own interface.
One price, not a formula
Mux charges separately for encoding, storage, streaming, and analytics — per GB and per resolution. Videas keeps it simple: €0.20/hour stored, €0.02/GB of bandwidth. That's it.
A team at your side, not just documentation
Mux relies on documentation and self-service. Videas offers responsive human support in French that understands your business needs — not just the technical ones.
| Feature | videas.Try it | Mux |
|---|---|---|
| Video hostingVideo hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable playerCustomizable player | Included | Integration required |
| Advanced analyticsAdvanced analytics | Included | Billed separately |
| AI subtitlingAI subtitling | Yes | No |
| Live streamingLive streaming | Yes | Yes |
| Full user interfaceFull user interface | Yes | API-first |
| Usable without a developerUsable without a developer | Yes | No |
| Simple pricingSimple pricing | Yes | No |
| Video channels / portalsVideo channels / portals | Yes | No |
| Built-in monetizationBuilt-in monetization | Yes | No |
| Hosting in FranceHosting in France | Yes | No |
| French-language supportFrench-language support | Yes | No |
| API availableAPI available | Yes | Yes |
Their player lives in their own site
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Frequently asked questions
Are Mux and Videas the same thing?
No. Mux is a developer-oriented video infrastructure, based on an API-first approach. Videas is a turnkey video platform with a complete user interface, usable without technical skills.
Does Videas offer an API?
Yes. Videas has a complete API for teams who want to integrate video into their applications. Unlike Mux, the API is not required to use Videas.
How much does Videas cost?
Pricing is usage-based: €0.20 per hour of stored video per month, €0.02 per GB of bandwidth. Encoding and analytics are included. €5 free credit on sign-up, then €5/month.
Can I migrate from Mux?
Yes. Videas offers an assisted migration service. Our team handles the transfer of your files.
Where is the data hosted?
All data is hosted in France. GDPR compliance is native, with no transfer outside the European Union.
Is the API billed per request?
No. There is no per-call cost and no tier to buy: API access is included, and only throughput is capped — 1,000 requests per hour per key by default. What your calls trigger, on the other hand, is charged at the published rates: storage, delivery, subtitles.
Is there an official SDK?
Yes, two: @videas/sdk for JavaScript and TypeScript, videas-sdk for Python. Uploads use the resumable TUS protocol, so an interrupted transfer picks up where it stopped. The REST API on its own is enough if you prefer: a Bearer key and plain HTTP calls.
Can I use my own player?
Yes. Your server requests a playback token valid for four hours, your page exchanges it for a signed HLS URL, and you hand that to hls.js or a native video element. The Videas player stays available if you would rather not maintain one.
Can I choose my encoding profile or codec?
No, and that is deliberate: there is no encoding setting at all, neither in the interface nor in the API — no resolution, codec or bitrate to pick. Every video is transcoded to adaptive HLS up to 1080p, in H.264 and VP9. So there is nothing to configure, but nothing to tune either.
What exactly does the API cover?
Videos and files first: list them with filters — status, tag, search, creation date —, read, update, delete. Then resumable uploads, workspace folders, playback information and the domains allowed to embed the player. Lists are paginated, 100 items per page at most.