Selecting your video provider is one of the most important steps in your Skippz journey.
Your provider is the engine that powers your videos, how they are stored, streamed, and delivered globally.
Skippz integrates with two leading infrastructures: Bunny Stream and MUX. Both are powerful, but each serves a slightly different purpose.
Let’s help you choose the one that best fits your needs.
🐇 Bunny Stream – Most Recommended
Bunny Stream is the provider we recommend for most users. It’s fast, cost-efficient, and globally reliable, making it ideal for creators, educators, and businesses of any size.
Bunny’s network spans more than 120+ data centers worldwide, ensuring smooth playback for viewers no matter where they are.
It supports video quality up to 4K, automatic encoding for all devices, and instant scaling without technical setup.
Why we recommend Bunny Stream
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Affordable pay-as-you-go pricing
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Global CDN with more than 120 edge locations
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Excellent streaming performance even under heavy traffic
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Simple setup that connects to Skippz in seconds
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Reliable up to 4K playback quality
Drawbacks to know
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Captions are not automatically generated, and Bunny’s built-in transcription service is very expensive. Because of this, Skippz has disabled Bunny’s automatic transcription to protect your cost efficiency. You can still upload your own .vtt subtitle files anytime.
Note : Our upcoming AI Caption Suite will soon allow you to generate and edit captions on-demand in over 150 languages with pinpoint accuracy.
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Video thumbnails are not generated automatically like on MUX.
However, Skippz allows you to upload your own video thumbnails easily from the dashboard.
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The initial thumbnail is generated automatically from your video, but you cannot yet generate new thumbnails on-demand.
Instead, you can upload any custom thumbnail image you prefer for full visual control.
Who it’s best for
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Beginners and non-technical users
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Businesses looking for fast global delivery at minimal cost
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Anyone who wants the freedom to scale without complexities
🎬 MUX – Premium Flexibility
MUX is another world-class provider and a great option for users who want advanced video optimisation and a fixed, predictable cost. Their system is built for high-performance playback, automatic encoding, and developer-friendly integrations.
You can start completely free and host up to 10 videos to experiment.
Their $10 monthly plan gives generous room for small businesses and creators to host and stream dozens of videos without worrying about per-GB billing.
Why you might choose MUX
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Professional video processing (Mostly unnoticed)
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Automatic video and image thumbnail generation
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Built-in captioning (currently in beta)
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Predictable monthly pricing for small-scale use
Drawbacks to know
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Slightly higher cost than Bunny for medium scale usage but gets cheaper as you grow (Volume based discounts and cold storages)
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Setup involves a few more steps, but still very straightforward
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Does not allow uploading custom image thumbnails
Who it’s best for
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Small businesses that prefer predictable monthly pricing
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Users who want automatic thumbnail and caption generation
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Teams looking for premium streaming quality without worrying about global delivery management
💡 Our Recommendation
If you’re new to video hosting or simply want the best balance of cost, speed, and reliability, start with Bunny Stream. It’s fast, global, and designed for scalability without complexity.
For those who live and breathe video, creators who love deeper control, advanced workflows, or prefer a predictable monthly plan, MUX is a great alternative. Its automated captions, intelligent thumbnail generation make it ideal for a more hands-on production environment.
Whichever path you choose, Skippz gives you complete freedom.
You can switch between providers without losing a single video or breaking your setup. Your content stays secure, and your experience stays seamless.
Next Step
Once you’ve chosen your provider, follow the setup guides to connect your account:
👉 Connect Bunny Stream to Skippz
Both Bunny Stream and MUX deliver world-class performance.
The difference lies in how you want to grow — cost-efficient scale with Bunny, or premium video encoding with MUX.
Skippz gives you the power to choose, switch, and control every part of your video journey.