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Stream Video API

Real-Time Video Without the Lag

Sub-second latency. Global scale. Built for developers.

Stream's APIs and SDKs give you full control over live voice and video experiences. Scale to millions on a global edge network with code you actually want to work with.

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Video Solutions for Every Use Case

Stream’s video stack is built to be flexible, so you can move fast, customize freely, and scale without limits.

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AI Voice Agents

Integrate Stream with Cartesia, Deepgram, Elevenlabs, Kokoro, Moonshine, OpenAI, Silero, FAL.ai Wizper, or create your own plug-in to power AI voice bots, IVRs, and smart assistants at scale.

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Video Calling API

Build in-app video calling in days. Stream runs hundreds of servers around the world, so you can focus on what’s unique to your app. Start small and scale to millions of users.

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Voice Calling API

Whether you need simple 1:1 calls or a feature-rich experience like Telegram, Stream delivers crystal-clear audio with unmatched reliability and scale.

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Livestreaming API

Build ultra-low-latency live streaming supported by Stream's global edge network to broadcast from your phone or RTMP and scale to millions of participants.

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Audio Rooms API

Add live audio to your app, from simple calls to full-featured spaces like Twitter. Stream delivers superior quality, reliability, and scale—no trade-offs required.

Key <Video and Audio/> Features

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1:1 & Group Calls

From direct calls to meetings with multiple participants, our video SDK is ready for any video or audio use case.

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+100k Participants

Broadcast to over 100k participants with high quality and low latency.

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Adaptive Resolution

Optimize the quality of your calls and costs with adaptive resolution that adjusts to network and client conditions.

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Noise Cancellation

Improve the user experience by eliminating background noises, voices, and echo.

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Recording

Safely record calls to Stream or external storage systems. Multiple resolutions are available.

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Transcriptions & Closed Captions

Transcribe your calls to multiple languages.

Standard Experience Features

  • Ringing calls
  • Call URL/Id
  • Device management
  • Call lobby
  • Call layout
  • Picture-in-Picture
  • Background blur and images
  • Dominant speaker focus
  • Speaking while muted
  • Audio volume indicators
  • Network quality indicator
  • Adaptive resolution
  • Opus RED and DTX
  • Push notifications
  • OpenAI Realtime API integration

Complementary Features

  • Session timers
  • Screen-sharing, including from mobile
  • Emojis and raise-hand
  • Build video/audio filters
  • Camera zoom
  • Long-press to focus
  • Push to speak
  • Participants list
  • Pinning users
  • Permission request
  • Multi-language transcriptions
  • Chat experience
  • Call quality rating

Admin & Developer Features

  • Configurable UI components
  • Custom data
  • Localization
  • Webhooks/SQS integrations
  • Multi-tenancy
  • 2FA
  • SAML/SSO
  • Configurations per call type
  • Network quality indicators
  • Call analytics
  • Configurable resolution limits
  • Recording and livestream composition
  • User bans
  • External storage for recording
  • Web-based dashboard

Build Once, Ship Everywhere

  • One integration, endless engagement
  • Smarter infrastructure, lower cost
  • More engagement, less effort
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Stream offers extensive Developer Support options so you can integrate faster and with higher confidence.

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Easily empower users to communicate better in real-time by seamlessly integrating chat messaging with video.

Reliably scale to millions on Stream's global edge network with 99.999% uptime, and industry-leading compliance standards.

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From direct calls to meetings with multiple participants, our video SDK is ready for any video or audio use case.

FAL.ai Wizper Plug-In

Pass speaker audio through a VAD -> fal/wizper -> ElevenLabs for audio response.

Gemini Live x Stream Video

Using Stream's Python SDK on the backend to analyze the players' tracks and pass them to Gemini.

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Why Developers Choose Stream

If you’re ready to explore how Stream Video can power your app with high-quality, low-latency video calling, fill out the form, and our team of experts will contact you shortly.

  • App Store-Compliant
    Built with global privacy and compliance in mind
  • Transparent Pricing – Predictable costs with plans that scale with your needs
  • Scalable Infrastructure – Proven to support millions of concurrent users
  • Workflow-Ready – Seamlessly integrates with your existing backend and UI

FAQs

 Does Stream Video run on a global edge network?

Yes. Stream’s video infrastructure is distributed across global edge locations to deliver ultra-low latency and higher reliability, even at scale.

What platforms and frameworks does Stream Video support?

We offer client SDKs for Python AI, React, React Native, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more. You can build with or without our prebuilt UI kits.

 Is Stream Video suitable for large-scale livestreaming?

Yes. Stream supports livestreams with 100k+ viewers using RTMP ingest and HLS playback, with WebRTC for low-latency interactions.

 How does Stream handle video moderation?

You can integrate Stream's AI Moderation API to gain greater control over live video content.

What compliance standards does Stream Video meet?

Yes. Stream is SOC2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR compliant. We also support SAML/SSO, audit logs, and multi-tenant architectures for enterprise use.

Can I customize the video UI or build my own layout?

Yes. Stream provides both prebuilt components for speed and low-level primitives for full customization.

Can I integrate other Stream APIs with Stream Video?

Yes. Stream’s APIs are designed to work together seamlessly. You can combine Video with Chat for in-call messaging, Feeds for activity updates, and Moderation for real-time content safety—all within the same app experience.

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