Which is cheaper, Mux or Tigris?

Pricing varies by tier and usage. Check both tools for current rates.

Does Mux have a free tier?

Yes, Mux offers a free tier with freeDeliveryMinutes: 100000.

Mux has significant switching cost. Tigris has drop-in switching cost. Tigris is easier to switch away from.

Storage

Mux

Video infrastructure for developers with encoding, storage, and delivery APIs

Switching Cost: significant

Tigris

Globally distributed, S3-compatible object storage with zero egress fees and usage-based pricing

Switching Cost: drop-in

Pricing philosophy differs — Mux charges flat-rate, but Tigris takes a usage-based approach.

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Tigris

Lower switching costs for easier migration