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Shotstack API

Programmatic video creation API with AI-powered text-to-speech and avatars

Best for: Programmatic Video Creation
8.1

Overview

Shotstack API is the developer-focused interface of the Shotstack platform, offering REST endpoints for video editing, media ingestion, asset hosting, and AI content creation. The Create API adds generative AI capabilities including text-to-speech voiceovers and text-to-avatar for personalized video content.

Video Demo

How to Programmatically Create Videos Using Code with Shotstack3:00
Introducing the Create API by Shotstack0:25

Detailed Scores

Ease of Use
6.5
Video Quality
8.5
Avatar Quality
7
Voice Quality
7.5
Value for Money
8
Features
8.5

Pros

  • Full programmatic control over video creation
  • AI-powered Create API for text-to-speech and avatars
  • JSON schema for video composition
  • Webhook support for async processing
  • Extensive API documentation

Cons

  • Requires strong development skills
  • No GUI editor
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Steeper learning curve than visual tools

Key Features

REST APIJSON Video SchemaText-to-Speech APIText-to-Avatar APIWebhook CallbacksMulti-SDK (Node, Python, PHP, Ruby)CDN DeliveryBatch Processing

Best For

Backend Developers
DevOps Engineers
SaaS Builders
Platform Engineers
API-First Teams
Non-developers
Manual editors
One-off video projects

Best Use Cases

SaaS video features
Automated marketing videos
Personalized video emails
Video pipeline automation
White-label video solutions

What Users Are Saying

4.3/5 from 380 reviews

"Clean API design. The JSON schema approach makes it easy to template and automate video creation."

Alex M.
Backend Developer

"We built our entire video feature on Shotstack API. Reliable and well-documented."

Sarah B.
Product Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

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Pricing Plans

Free$0
  • 20 min video/mo
  • 100 images/mo
  • Basic API access
EssentialsContact
  • Higher quotas
  • Technical support
  • CDN hosting
ProfessionalContact
  • 8 concurrent renders
  • Render acceleration
  • Multi-region
EnterpriseCustom
  • Custom SLA
  • Dedicated infrastructure
  • Priority support

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