FFmpeg Micro vs Mux

Mux is a full video platform for ingest, encoding, hosting, playback, and analytics. FFmpeg Micro is a focused FFmpeg API you plug into automation tools like n8n and Make.com.

They are often complementary: Mux handles how your users watch video, FFmpeg Micro helps you produce and transform those videos automatically.

What each product does

FFmpeg Micro
  • Provides an FFmpeg-based API for video editing and transcoding
  • Focuses on automation workflows and batch processing
  • Does not host or stream videos; works with your existing storage/CDN
  • Designed to plug into n8n, Make.com, Zapier, and custom backends
Mux
  • Handles ingest, encoding, storage, playback, and analytics
  • Great for SaaS products where “video is a feature”
  • Less focused on automation-first editing workflows
  • Best when you want users to watch streams and VOD from your app

Using Mux and FFmpeg Micro together

Many teams will use both: FFmpeg Micro to automate video creation and editing, and Mux to deliver that video to end users.

  • Generate clips, teasers, or variants with FFmpeg Micro from your automations
  • Upload finished assets to Mux for streaming and analytics
  • Use Mux webhooks to trigger further FFmpeg Micro processing if needed

When to choose FFmpeg Micro vs Mux

Choose FFmpeg Micro if…
  • Your main problem is editing and transforming video at scale
  • You already have storage/CDN or use another hosting provider
  • You build automation workflows in n8n, Make.com, or Zapier
Choose Mux if…
  • You need an end-to-end video platform for your product
  • You care about playback performance, analytics, and viewer experience
  • You want to minimize the amount of video infra you run yourself
Use both together when…
  • You want Mux to handle playback but need richer, automated editing workflows
  • You run campaigns that generate many video variants per asset
  • You want a clear separation: FFmpeg Micro for production, Mux for delivery

Already using Mux and want more automation power?

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