Mux alternative
An alternative to Mux: Orbit VOD
Orbit VOD: upload a video once; it is transcoded into a ladder of qualities and served as adaptive HLS, with a free allowance every month.
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At a glance
| Item | Orbit VOD | Mux |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Upload a video once; it is transcoded into several qualities and served as adaptive HLS | Developer video infrastructure for on-demand and live video |
| Who runs it | Hosted on the Orbit network | Hosted by Mux |
| Free option | 10 videos, 5 GB of storage and 60 minutes of transcoding a month | Pay as you go, with 100,000 delivery minutes free every month; storage is billed |
Mux details are from Mux's own page as of 2026-09; terms change, so check there for the current ones.
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