Questions about Livepeer Studio Pricing - Transcoding and Delivery Costs

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I’m considering using Livepeer Studio for video streaming services. After reviewing the pricing page (Pricing), I have a few questions. If these have already been addressed in existing documentation or previous questions, I apologize.

Question 1: Transcoding Fee Calculation

Is the transcoding fee ($0.33/60 minutes) calculated solely based on the streaming duration? Or does it multiply when multiple quality profiles (e.g., 720p, 480p, 360p) are configured?

For example, when transcoding a 60-minute video into 3 different quality profiles:

  • Scenario A: 60 minutes × $0.33 = $0.33 (calculated based on streaming time only)
  • Scenario B: 60 minutes × 3 profiles × $0.33 = $0.99 (calculated for each profile)

Question 2: Delivery Cost Calculation

Is the delivery fee ($0.03/60 minutes) charged based on the streaming time, or is it based on the cumulative viewing time across all viewers?

For example, if a 60-minute stream is watched by 10 people:

  • Scenario A: 60 minutes × $0.03 = $0.03 (calculated based on streaming time only)
  • Scenario B: 60 minutes × 10 people = 600 minutes × $0.03 = $18 (calculated based on viewer count × viewing time)

Clarification on these points would help me create an accurate cost estimate.

Thank you for your assistance.

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I’d be happy to clarify the pricing structure for Livepeer Studio’s video streaming services based on your questions.

Question 1: Transcoding Fee Calculation

The transcoding fee of $0.33 per 60 minutes is calculated based on the duration of the video ingested and the number of output renditions (quality profiles) generated. Each rendition incurs a separate transcoding cost.

For example, if you transcode a 60-minute video into three different quality profiles (e.g., 720p, 480p, 360p), the cost would be calculated as:

  • Scenario B: 60 minutes × 3 profiles × $0.33 = $0.99

This means the transcoding fee is multiplied by the number of renditions created.

Question 2: Delivery Cost Calculation

The delivery fee of $0.03 per 60 minutes is charged based on the cumulative viewing time across all viewers. This means you are billed for the total minutes streamed to all viewers combined.

For example, if a 60-minute stream is watched by 10 people, the cost would be calculated as:

  • Scenario B: 60 minutes × 10 viewers = 600 minutes × ($0.03 / 60 minutes) = $0.30

Therefore, the delivery fee is based on the total viewing time across all viewers.

For more detailed information, you can refer to Livepeer Studio’s pricing page.

I hope this clarifies your questions.

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Thank you so much for your detailed explanation, Karolak! Your clarification on both the transcoding fee and delivery cost calculations is extremely helpful. This information will allow me to create a much more accurate cost estimate for my streaming needs.

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no worries, all credits to chatgpt

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