Adaptive streaming by default
Every video is automatically packaged for HLS delivery with an adaptive bitrate ladder up to 4K, created on-demand via JIT transcoding. No encoding setup, no quality-ladder configuration, no ongoing maintenance.
Cloud video streaming platform
for on-demand delivery
Upload, store, encode, and deliver video with one API. No format, protocol, or encoding expertise required from your development team.
- VOD streaming with adaptive bitrate delivery
- Streaming API for developers
- S3-compatible storage backend
- $20 in credits to start, no credit card required
Build scalable VOD streaming pipelines with Rabata. Just upload, stream, and scale.
Why teams move video streaming infrastructure to the cloud
Building a video pipeline in-house means managing encoding workflows, storage, CDN delivery, and playback — each as a separate system with its own overhead. Teams either overbuild complex infrastructure or get locked into platforms with unpredictable, stacked pricing dimensions.
Multiple systems to manage
Encoding, storage, CDN, and playback are separate layers to set up and coordinate
Stacked pricing traps
Encoding, storage, delivery, and resolution tiers billed as separate line items
ABR complexity
Adaptive bitrate pipelines require ongoing infrastructure and tuning
Rabata replaces your entire video stack with one API and a bill built from exactly two numbers: storage and delivery — with standard transcoding included at no extra charge.
How Rabata supports video streaming workflows
One API replaces encoding pipelines, storage layers, and delivery infrastructure.
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Upload video assets
Send video files to Rabata via API or dashboard. Files land directly in Rabata S3 storage — no intermediate buckets, no manual configuration. Supports MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, FLV, WMV, M4V, 3GP, and OGV, up to 10 GB per file.
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Automatic transcoding and packaging
On first playback request, Rabata transcodes your video using JIT (Just-In-Time) processing. No rendering queues, no pre-transcode step. HLS adaptive bitrate output — up to 4K — is generated automatically. Your stream is ready within minutes of upload.
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Deliver streams globally
Video is served through a global CDN network. Viewers get adaptive bitrate playback (HLS) that adjusts to their connection automatically — across web players, mobile applications, and OTT platforms.
Key features for cloud video streaming platforms
JIT transcoding — included, not billed separately
Video is processed on first request using Just-In-Time transcoding. No encoding queues, no pre-transcode workflows. Upload once — stream within minutes.
Streaming API, open on every plan
Upload, manage, and deliver video via a full REST API. Webhooks, signed URLs, and unlimited team members come standard — no feature gating, no forced upgrades.
S3-compatible storage
Store video using a standard S3-compatible API. Your existing tools (SDKs, CLI, infrastructure scripts) work without changes.
Production-ready player
Vidstack player included with full HLS/DASH support, captions, accessibility (WCAG 2.2), and analytics events. Embed via iframe or plug HLS into your own player — your choice.
Captions and custom thumbnails
Upload WebVTT or SubRip captions in multiple languages (up to 30 per video), and set a custom thumbnail for every asset.
Predictable, usage-only costs
Storage is billed by GB-month; delivery is billed by the minute and resolution. Two numbers to track, from day one. See exact resolution-based rates on the pricing page.
Typical video streaming architecture
Fully managed pipeline — no infrastructure to deploy or maintain.
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Video upload (REST API or dashboard)
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Rabata S3-compatible storage
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JIT transcoding on first request
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Adaptive HLS packaging (up to 4K)
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Global CDN delivery
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Adaptive bitrate playback
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Web players / mobile applications / OTT platforms
Secure video streaming delivery
Rabata is built for streaming workflows where access control is not optional.
Secure API authentication
All API requests use authenticated API keys, giving you full control over what's exposed.
Tokenized playback access
Generate signed URLs with expiry for time-limited streaming access, protecting against hotlinking and unauthorized embedding.
Encrypted video storage
Video assets are stored on Rabata S3 infrastructure with encryption at rest.
Access control policies
Define per-asset or per-project access rules, restricting playback to authenticated users, specific domains, or approved environments.
Rabata vs other video streaming platforms
Most streaming platforms bill across several dimensions — minutes stored, minutes delivered, resolution tiers, add-ons. Rabata bills for two: what you store, and what you deliver.
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Vimeo
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Mux
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Cloudflare Stream
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| Pricing model | Usage-only (storage + delivery) | Per seat | Usage-based (per minute) | Usage-based (per minute) |
| Credit card required to start | $20 in credits, no card required | 7-day trial, card required upfront | Free tier, no card, capped at $20/mo, 10 videos, Mux logo on player | No free tier — $5 minimum charge from the first storage minute |
| Per-seat fees | No | Yes | No | No |
| Per-minute billing | Delivery only | No | Yes | Yes |
| Delivery pricing | $0.60–$2.50 / 1,000 min, by resolution | Capped at 2TB/month — overage requires Enterprise sales | $0.80–$3.20 / 1,000 min, by resolution (base rate; drops at high volume) | $1.00 / 1,000 min (720p–1080p only, no 2K/4K) |
| Storage pricing | $0.006/GB-month | Included per plan | Per-minute stored | Per-minute stored |
| Captions & thumbnails | Included | Included per plan | Add-on | Add-on |
| Full API access | Yes, on every plan | Limited by tier | Yes | Yes (infra-level) |
| Cost predictability | High — two line items, no markup layers | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Platform stability | Independent | Acquired by Bending Spoons in 2026 | Independent | Independent |
Predictable pricing for video streaming platforms
Pay for source storage and delivered minutes. Standard on-demand transcoding is included.
Source storage
$0.006
per GB-month
Up to 720p
$0.60
per 1,000 delivered minutes
1080p
$0.80
per 1,000 delivered minutes
2K
$1.30
per 1,000 delivered minutes
4K
$2.50
per 1,000 delivered minutes
On-demand transcoding included
Standard JIT renditions are created when viewers request them.
Frequently asked questions about cloud video streaming
A cloud video streaming platform handles the full pipeline — storing, encoding, and delivering video for on-demand playback — without you managing the infrastructure. Upload via API, automatic JIT transcoding on first request, and global CDN delivery with adaptive bitrate playback out of the box.
Yes. The REST API supports programmatic upload, metadata management, playback URL generation, and webhooks. Signed URLs and access control policies are included. Video is served via global CDN for consistent performance across web, mobile, and OTT environments.
There's no fixed monthly plan. Source storage is $0.006 per GB-month. Delivery starts at $0.60 per 1,000 delivered minutes and varies by resolution (up to 4K). Standard on-demand transcoding is included at no extra charge. New accounts start with $20 in credits.
Upload a video via REST API or dashboard. On first playback request, Rabata transcodes it using JIT processing — no queue, no pre-transcode step. Video is packaged as HLS with an adaptive bitrate ladder up to 4K and cached at the CDN edge for fast delivery to subsequent viewers.
Yes. Full REST API, webhooks, signed URLs, and S3-compatible storage are included, with no tier restrictions or plan upgrades required. Your existing S3 tooling — SDKs, CLI tools, infrastructure scripts — works without modification.
Storage and delivery scale automatically with usage — there's no plan to outgrow, no seat limits, no bandwidth hard caps.
