Snapencode: The Professional Self-Hosted Video Engine

Stop paying expensive monthly fees and give up control of your content. Take full ownership of your video workflow with SnapEncode, a professional-grade, high-performance media engine that you own, deployed directly on your own servers.

SnapEncode is the all-in-one solution for businesses and creators who demand speed, security, and complete brand control. From live streaming and VOD to a fully customizable player, it's the engine for your next big idea.

Free Installation

Forget complex server configurations and technical headaches. Your purchase includes our expert installation service. We handle the entire technical setup for you on your VPS or dedicated server, ensuring SnapEncode is optimized for peak performance from day one. You provide the server, we'll handle the rest.

What's Included with Your Purchase:

• SnapEncode Engine (One-Time License): Pay once, own it forever.
• Full Professional Installation & Configuration: Our team will set up and configure the entire platform on your server.
• 3 Months of Dedicated Premium Support: Get peace of mind with 90 days of direct support. We're here to answer your questions, provide technical guidance, and resolve any potential bugs to ensure your platform runs smoothly.
• Lifetime Updates: You get access to all future updates at no extra cost.
• Full Ownership of Your Data: Your content and analytics stay on your server, under your control.

Explore the Live Demo

See the power and flexibility of the admin panel for yourself. Log in with one of the following accounts to experience different user permission levels.

Demo Link: https://basic-demo.snapencode.com

For Developers & Technical Users

Curious about the underlying technology, API endpoints, or integration possibilities? All technical specifications and in-depth guides are available in our official documentation.

View Docs: https://snapencode.com/docs

Q: Do you have security features to stop people from stealing my videos? Can I encrypt the streams?

A: Yes, the platform offers robust security:

• AES-128 Encryption: Enable within Encoding Profiles to secure HLS streams.
• Domain Restriction: Whitelist approved websites for embedding; blocks unauthorized domains.
• Geo-Blocking: Allow or block viewers by country.

Q: How customizable is the video player?

A: Fully customizable with control over logo, position, primary color, and background for branded experience.

Q: What are my options for sharing videos? Can I password-protect them, share an entire folder, or email links directly?

A: Secure sharing per video:

• Password Protection: Create password-protected share links.
• Link Expiration: Set links to expire after set days.
• Email Sharing: Send links via email from the app.
• Folder Sharing: Not supported; sharing is per video.

Q: Are my videos delivered using modern streaming protocols like HLS, DASH, or CMAF? Do you support adaptive bitrate?

A: Uses HLS for wide device support. Adaptive Bitrate Ladder (e.g., 1080p, 720p, 480p) ensures smooth playback. No specified support for DASH or CMAF.

Q: How do I get my live stream into your system? Do you only support RTMP? Can I simulcast to YouTube?

A: Uses RTMP for ingest with unique Stream Key and Server URL for OBS/vMix. Supports Multistreaming to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, saving bandwidth.

Q: Can your system handle complex files like MKVs? Can I add custom data fields to videos?

A: Yes:

• Track Management: Handles multiple audio/subtitle tracks for multi-language support.
• Dynamic Metadata: Create custom fields (Text, Number, Date, Ratings) that appear in video details for structured data.

Q: Where are my videos stored? Can I use more than one storage provider at the same time?

A: Stored in your S3-compatible cloud (AWS S3, Wasabi, Cloudflare R2). Connect multiple providers simultaneously, set default for uploads, with full ownership and infinite scalability.

Q: Can I run video ads on my content? Do you have an API my developers can use?

A: Yes:

• Monetization: Integrate VAST, VMAP, or VPAID ad tags for pre-roll ads.
• API Access: Generate secure API keys for developers to manage content and build custom integrations.