Best fit
Who should shortlist this first
- Cloud Hosting buyers
Mux is a video infrastructure platform that provides APIs for streaming, encoding, hosting, and monitoring video content, enabling developers to build video features into their applications.
Pricing
Usage-based
Reviews
600+
Founded
2015
Team Size
201-500 employees
Current Deal
Pay-as-you-go pricing
About Mux
Mux provides developer-first video infrastructure through APIs for live streaming, on-demand video, and video analytics. The platform handles the complexity of video encoding, adaptive bitrate streaming, CDN delivery, and playback optimization, allowing developers to focus on building their applications.
Mux Video provides simple APIs for uploading, encoding, and streaming video content with features like automatic thumbnails, subtitles, and DRM. Mux Data provides real-time video analytics and quality-of-experience monitoring for understanding viewer engagement and performance.
Mux serves thousands of companies from startups to enterprises including Robinhood, PBS, and Paramount+. The platform's focus on developer experience and reliable infrastructure has made it the preferred choice for teams building video-centric applications.
Pricing
Usage-based
Video: $0.07/min encoded + $0.007/min delivered (pay-as-you-go)
Data: Starting at $20/month for 50K views
Enterprise: Custom pricing - Volume discounts, SLA, dedicated support
Buyer Fit & Commercial Snapshot
Buyer teams
Common buyer roles
- API Available
- Usage-Based Pricing
- Enterprise-Ready
Commercials
Commercial snapshot
Pricing
Usage-based
Reviews
600+
Founded
2015
Team Size
201-500 employees
Procurement
Questions to answer before purchase
- Confirm security, access controls, and onboarding ownership directly with the vendor.
- Validate how Usage-based pricing scales as usage grows.
- Review website and support resources before procurement review.
- Compare the current deal terms against standard packaging and renewal structure.
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Stack Fit, Alternatives & Trust
Ecosystem
Commonly evaluated with
DynatraceADPRampPalo Alto NetworksAPI AvailableUsage-Based PricingEnterprise-ReadySSO Support
Alternatives
Other products buyers may compare
- AWS
- Netlify
- Algolia
- NGINX
- Apache Kafka
- AWS EC2
- Redis
- Ansible
Trust
Signals available today
- Developers praise Mux for its clean API design and reliable video infrastructure. The analytics and quality monitoring are valued for optimizing viewer experience. Some users note that costs can be significant for high-volume video applications and that the platform is overkill for simple video hosting needs.
- LinkedIn company profile available
- Profile refreshed Mar 30, 2026
- Public profile launched Mar 30, 2026
Executive scan
Summary and what a claimed profile unlocks
Mux is a cloud hosting product positioned for buyers that want stronger context around pricing, category fit, and real-world proof before committing to a shortlist.
How should buyers evaluate this profile?
Start with category fit, pricing posture, and buyer proof. Then confirm rollout support and procurement readiness directly with the vendor.
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Case Studies
Enterprise deployment at scale
A mid-market company implemented Mux across 3 departments, reducing operational overhead and consolidating their workflow into a single platform...
ROI within first quarter
After switching to Mux, the team reported measurable improvements in efficiency and a positive return on investment within 90 days...
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Notable Customers
- Robinhood
- PBS
- Vimeo
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