SnapStream’s Recording & Clipping Engine is the gold standard for live video across TV, web, and OTT. Super fast, intuitive and easy to use across our entire team, whether or not they’re video professionals.
Who is it for?
Rapid Response
Broadcasters, productions & comms teams decide what content they need: broadcast TV, live feeds (Reuters, ect.) and live events. Side-by-side transcript with multi-view monitoring.
Financial Institutions
Get keyword alerts & compare Bloomberg terminal headlines with actual source clips. Build your own searchable TV archive with video + captions + metadata.
Ad Sales / Partnerships
Monitor and clip from in-game/program sponsorships and send to your brand partners for proof of performance.
Media Intelligence
Capture full TV broadcasts and export to S3 (or another destination) for analysis in your own proprietary software.
How SnapStream works
SnapStream centralizes live video capture (broadcast TV, streaming & OTT) and makes it searchable by keyword.
SnapStream's elite media monitoring
vs. other tools
Most media monitoring platforms lock broadcasts behind an expensive suite,
charge per seat, and require an analyst to run.
| Feature | Other Tools | SnapStream |
|---|---|---|
| Channel coverage | Static offerings, no flexible packages or dynamic recording schedules | Customizable: news, cable, streaming, government feeds, and more |
| Team access & pricing | Per-seat or custom enterprise pricing. | No per user pricing. |
| Fair use of the clips | Locked to internal use only, can't be shared publicly | No restrictions, plus fair use guidance included |
| Live Coverage | Live coverage often delayed. | Monitor multiple near real-time video feeds & transcripts |
| Archive Retention | Up to 90 days | Customizable |
| Integrations | Limited | Google Drive, Slack, YouTube, Amazon S3 + more |
What our clients are saying
25+ Years of Turning
Broadcast Into Action
Since 2000, SnapStream has helped organizations harness the power of moments. What started as a 'DVR for business' by founder Rakesh Agrawal, has grown into the default live video content and recording hub used by almost every major broadcaster. Today, SnapStream is a category leader in media monitoring, trusted by more than just newsrooms. Government affairs teams, sports media, nonprofit and ad sales teams all obtain, clip & distribute their video with SnapStream.
Frequently Asked Questions About SnapStream
+What is SnapStream?
SnapStream is a media monitoring and video content hub that records live TV and streaming content, makes it searchable through transcription + closed captions and lets teams create and share clips in minutes.
+Who uses SnapStream?
Newsrooms, government affairs teams, sports media organizations, ad sales teams, financial services teams and PR + communications departments use SnapStream to monitor broadcast coverage, sharing clips with internal stakeholders & outsiders.
+What channels can SnapStream record?
SnapStream by default records anything on cable TV: Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, MS Now, CNBC, ESPN, ect. it is also customizable to record live events, streaming services, live newswire feeds and government hearings.
+Do I need video editing experience to use SnapStream?
No. SnapStream is designed so producers, communications staff and sales teams can record, search, and clip video without any prior video editing experience.
+Is SnapStream priced per seat?
No. SnapStream does not charge per user. Teams can create as many accounts as needed without affecting the price.
+What can I do with a SnapStream clip once I create it?
SnapStream clips can be sent directly to Google Drive, an Amazon S3 bucket, shared in Slack or email, published to YouTube, Bluesky or X, or even directly exported for editing and archiving.

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