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Google Transcoder API Pros and Cons: Top 5 Advantages and Disadvantages

Quick AI Summary Based on G2 Reviews

Generated from real user reviews

Users appreciate the ease of use of Google Transcoder API, thanks to well-documented and user-friendly features. (4 mentions)
Users appreciate the compatibility with various devices, enabling seamless video conversion and efficient content delivery. (3 mentions)
Users highlight the speed efficiency of Google Transcoder API, enabling fast and reliable video conversions effortlessly. (3 mentions)
Users value the seamless integration with Google Cloud services and diverse video transcoding formats offered by the API. (1 mentions)
Users find the easy installation of the Google Transcoder API's NPM package extremely beneficial for Node.js applications. (1 mentions)
Users express concern over the high pricing and complex structure of Google Transcoder API, affecting usability. (4 mentions)
Users find the cost excessively high, especially for processing large video libraries, affecting overall usage. (3 mentions)
Users find the advanced feature limitations and high costs for large video processing to be concerning. (1 mentions)
Users find the learning curve complicated, citing complex pricing and insufficient documentation for new users. (1 mentions)
Users experience significant slow performance with the Google Transcoder API, causing lag and bloating websites. (1 mentions)

5 Pros or Advantages of Google Transcoder API

1. Ease of Use
Users appreciate the ease of use of Google Transcoder API, thanks to well-documented and user-friendly features.
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ANKIT R.
AR

ANKIT R.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Using Google transcoder API for video delivery in enterprise app"

What do you like about Google Transcoder API?

The most usefull thing which I liked about the google cloud transcoder API is its NPM package which can be easily installed and used as an library in

Verified User
I

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Video Processing solution with good integration"

What do you like about Google Transcoder API?

I like a lot of things: 1. Quality of out is great in different resolutions and great compression 2. APIs are well-documented easy to use and easy t

2. Compatibility
Users appreciate the compatibility with various devices, enabling seamless video conversion and efficient content delivery.
See 3 mentions

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Ankit R.
AR

Ankit R.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Best decoder API for video"

What do you like about Google Transcoder API?

Google transcode API is fast and support for node JS is best

Rao S.
RS

Rao S.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"On the go , transcoder"

What do you like about Google Transcoder API?

It is so user friendly to convert videos for many devices compatibility and broadcasting delivery of content.

3. Speed Efficiency
Users highlight the speed efficiency of Google Transcoder API, enabling fast and reliable video conversions effortlessly.
See 3 mentions

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Ankit R.
AR

Ankit R.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Best decoder API for video"

What do you like about Google Transcoder API?

Google transcode API is fast and support for node JS is best

Verified User
I

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Video Processing solution with good integration"

What do you like about Google Transcoder API?

I like a lot of things: 1. Quality of out is great in different resolutions and great compression 2. APIs are well-documented easy to use and easy t

4. Cloud Integration
Users value the seamless integration with Google Cloud services and diverse video transcoding formats offered by the API.
See 1 mentions

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Akanksha R.
AR

Akanksha R.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3.5/5

"Good areas of improvement"

What do you like about Google Transcoder API?

That it integrates easily with google cloud services and offer multiple formats for video transcoding

5. Easy Installation
Users find the easy installation of the Google Transcoder API's NPM package extremely beneficial for Node.js applications.
See 1 mentions

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ANKIT R.
AR

ANKIT R.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Using Google transcoder API for video delivery in enterprise app"

What do you like about Google Transcoder API?

The most usefull thing which I liked about the google cloud transcoder API is its NPM package which can be easily installed and used as an library in

5 Cons or Disadvantages of Google Transcoder API

1. Pricing Concerns
Users express concern over the high pricing and complex structure of Google Transcoder API, affecting usability.
See 4 mentions

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Akanksha R.
AR

Akanksha R.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3.5/5

"Good areas of improvement"

What do you dislike about Google Transcoder API?

Two thinds i would like to mention- One is the complex procing structure and other is documentation that needs to be improved. Its bit complicated f

ANKIT R.
AR

ANKIT R.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Using Google transcoder API for video delivery in enterprise app"

What do you dislike about Google Transcoder API?

The google cloud transcoder API sometimes lags a lot and bloats the website and causes a lot of lag , also it uses a lot of credits and other prices a

2. Expensive
Users find the cost excessively high, especially for processing large video libraries, affecting overall usage.
See 3 mentions

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ANKIT R.
AR

ANKIT R.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Using Google transcoder API for video delivery in enterprise app"

What do you dislike about Google Transcoder API?

The google cloud transcoder API sometimes lags a lot and bloats the website and causes a lot of lag , also it uses a lot of credits and other prices a

Verified User
I

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Video Processing solution with good integration"

What do you dislike about Google Transcoder API?

Pricing is a bit on the higher side, if you want to process a large video in multiple resolutions it will cost a lot of money. Some advanced features

3. Feature Limitations
Users find the advanced feature limitations and high costs for large video processing to be concerning.
See 1 mentions

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Verified User
I

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Video Processing solution with good integration"

What do you dislike about Google Transcoder API?

Pricing is a bit on the higher side, if you want to process a large video in multiple resolutions it will cost a lot of money. Some advanced features

4. Learning Curve
Users find the learning curve complicated, citing complex pricing and insufficient documentation for new users.
See 1 mentions

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Akanksha R.
AR

Akanksha R.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3.5/5

"Good areas of improvement"

What do you dislike about Google Transcoder API?

Two thinds i would like to mention- One is the complex procing structure and other is documentation that needs to be improved. Its bit complicated f

5. Slow Performance
Users experience significant slow performance with the Google Transcoder API, causing lag and bloating websites.
See 1 mentions

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ANKIT R.
AR

ANKIT R.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Using Google transcoder API for video delivery in enterprise app"

What do you dislike about Google Transcoder API?

The google cloud transcoder API sometimes lags a lot and bloats the website and causes a lot of lag , also it uses a lot of credits and other prices a

Google Transcoder API Reviews (12)

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Google Transcoder API Reviews (12)

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ANKIT R.
AR
Prompt Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Using Google transcoder API for video delivery in enterprise app"
What do you like best about Google Transcoder API?

The most usefull thing which I liked about the google cloud transcoder API is its NPM package which can be easily installed and used as an library in our web applications in our nodejs client. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Transcoder API?

The google cloud transcoder API sometimes lags a lot and bloats the website and causes a lot of lag , also it uses a lot of credits and other prices also increases using this API which needs to be fixed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mohit R.
MR
Senior Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Scalable Video Processing With Google Transcoder API"
What do you like best about Google Transcoder API?

The best part about Google Transcoder API is its Ease of Use and Ease of Integration with existing systems. It provides a highly scalable and reliable solution for video transcoding needs, allowing us to convert videos to different formats quickly and efficiently Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Transcoder API?

One downside is the Frequency of Use can sometimes be affected by higher costs when scaling up for large video libraries. The pricing model can become expensive if you're not mindful of resource usage Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rao S.
RS
SDE 2
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"On the go , transcoder"
What do you like best about Google Transcoder API?

It is so user friendly to convert videos for many devices compatibility and broadcasting delivery of content. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Transcoder API?

It is a bit difficult to visualize the view or get an understanding about this tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Broadcast Media
IB
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Video Processing solution with good integration"
What do you like best about Google Transcoder API?

I like a lot of things:

1. Quality of out is great in different resolutions and great compression

2. APIs are well-documented easy to use and easy to integrate

3. The performance of the APIs is good, even for high-resolution videos Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Transcoder API?

Pricing is a bit on the higher side, if you want to process a large video in multiple resolutions it will cost a lot of money. Some advanced features are missing which available with other video transcoders Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Akanksha R.
AR
Programming Analyst
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Good areas of improvement"
What do you like best about Google Transcoder API?

That it integrates easily with google cloud services and offer multiple formats for video transcoding Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Transcoder API?

Two thinds i would like to mention-

One is the complex procing structure and other is documentation that needs to be improved. Its bit complicated for a new user. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ankit R.
AR
Senior Associate L2
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Best decoder API for video"
What do you like best about Google Transcoder API?

Google transcode API is fast and support for node JS is best Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Transcoder API?

There is nothing much to dislike, I use this API in one of peoject and it's work perfectly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Peera Saheb S.
PS
Software Engineer (IC2)
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The powerful Google Transcoder API for Developers"
What do you like best about Google Transcoder API?

All the libraries which are available for various programming languages, developers find it very easy to integrate the Transcoder API into their applications. The Trancoder API supports huge range of input and output formats, providing flexibility and ease for the developers to handle different types of media files according to their requirements for the application. It has a very good documentation which is very helpful for the developer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Transcoder API?

For new developers who are going to use Google Cloud services, there might be a learning curve when setting up and configuring the Transcoder API which might be overwhelming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Fabian H.
FH
Sales Director | Salesforce Practice
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Conversion made simple"
What do you like best about Google Transcoder API?

Converting video files into formats suitable for suitable distribution is finaly a simple task. I have incorporated the usage of Googles T-API into my weekly work. The features provided are strong and reliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Transcoder API?

The product is deeply embedded in Google's Cloud suite, so if you're not using that already or worse use a different platform provider of choice, it might not be the best choice for you Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AA
Public Relations
Retail
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Difficult, Slow and Unreliable"
What do you like best about Google Transcoder API?

The learning curve seems daunting for developers because the API supports formats like MP4 and AVI. The pricing is a bit higher compared to competitors it is not suitable for use cases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Transcoder API?

There are problems in handling large volumes of transcoding tasks, with the Google Transcoder API. This potentially impacts applications negatively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

LM
Analyst
Oil & Energy
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Decreasing audience reach and user experience"
What do you like best about Google Transcoder API?

The Google Transcoder API has a difficult user interface that is unable to simplify video transcoding, for developers. Some users find it to be more expensive than competing solutions. It does not support specialized video codecs and containers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Transcoder API?

The Google Transcoder API has some limitations to consider. Customization options for transcoding videos are not as extensive as desired which hinders meeting requirements. Its pricing structure is intricate and costly potentially. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.