Cloudflare Stream
Cloudflare Stream is a video-on-demand (VOD) and live streaming platform that provides end-to-end video infrastructure, including encoding, storage, delivery, and player integration. It leverages Cloudflare's global network to deliver high-quality video with low latency and built-in security features like DDoS protection. The service handles video processing tasks such as adaptive bitrate streaming and supports various formats for playback across devices.
Developers should use Cloudflare Stream when building applications that require reliable video hosting, streaming, and management without managing complex backend infrastructure. It is ideal for use cases like online courses, media websites, or live events where scalable delivery and performance are critical. The platform simplifies video workflows by offering APIs for upload, encoding, and playback, reducing development time and operational overhead.