# Learn the DAI Full Service API

The Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI) API lets you request and track DAI
video-on-demand (VOD) and linear (LIVE) streams. It supports the same features
as the [IMA DAI SDK](https://developers.google.com/interactive-media-ads), but has the flexibility to be
called on any platform.

> [!IMPORTANT]
> **Key Point:** Before considering this API, check to see if there is already a DAI SDK for your platform of choice. The [IMA DAI SDK](https://developers.google.com/interactive-media-ads) is recommended on platforms where it is available. The DAI API is intended to be used only on platforms that don't have a DAI SDK.

## DAI API for VOD streams

- [Request DAI VOD streams](https://developers.google.com/ad-manager/dynamic-ad-insertion/api/full-service/video-player-vod)
- [Reference docs](https://developers.google.com/ad-manager/dynamic-ad-insertion/api/full-service/reference/vod)

## DAI API for LIVE streams

- [Manage DAI livestreams](https://developers.google.com/ad-manager/dynamic-ad-insertion/api/full-service/video-player-live)
- [Reference docs](https://developers.google.com/ad-manager/dynamic-ad-insertion/api/full-service/reference/live)