How We Price VIDTREO: Full Cost Breakdown
A transparent look at our pricing model and why we can offer video recording at $0.01/minute — up to 91% cheaper than alternatives.
TL;DR
- We charge $0.01/minute for HD video recording
- That’s 62% cheaper than Ziggeo ($0.0265/min) and 80% cheaper than Addpipe ($0.05/min)
- No monthly fees — pure pay-as-you-go
- The secret: edge-first architecture + in-browser processing
Why We’re Writing This
Most SaaS companies hide their pricing logic behind “contact sales” buttons. We believe transparent pricing builds trust, especially for developer tools where you need to estimate costs before committing.
So here’s how our pricing works — straightforward, predictable, and developer-friendly.
Our Architecture Advantage
VIDTREO is built on a globally distributed edge infrastructure, purpose-built for video at scale. Two key architectural decisions keep our costs dramatically lower than competitors:
In-Browser Processing
Traditional video platforms (Ziggeo, Addpipe) upload raw video to their servers, then transcode it server-side. This means:
- Large uploads — Raw video files are 5-10x larger than encoded MP4
- Server costs — GPU/CPU-intensive transcoding racks up bills
- Latency — Users wait for server processing to complete
VIDTREO takes a different approach:
- Video is processed and encoded directly in the browser
- Compact MP4 files are uploaded (already transcoded)
- No server transcoding needed — the video is ready to use
This single architectural decision eliminates the biggest cost center in video infrastructure.
Edge Storage with Zero Egress
When users play back their recordings, the video is served from our global edge network with zero egress fees. Traditional cloud providers charge $0.09/GB for data transfer. For a video platform serving content globally, eliminating egress costs is a game-changer.
Pricing Per Resolution
| Resolution | Our Price | Ziggeo Equivalent | Your Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD (480p) | $0.008/min | N/A | — |
| HD (720p) | $0.010/min | $0.0265/min | 62% |
| FHD (1080p) | $0.012/min | N/A | — |
| 4K (2160p) | $0.015/min | Not available | — |
All tiers include AI transcription at no extra cost.
How We Compare
vs Ziggeo (Direct Competitor)
| VIDTREO | Ziggeo | |
|---|---|---|
| HD Recording | $0.010/min | $0.0265/min |
| Monthly Fee | $0 | $99/mo (Starter) |
| 4K Support | $0.015/min | Yes (HD pricing) |
| Egress | Free | Variable |
| 1,000 min HD/month | $10 | $125.50 ($99 + $26.50) |
That’s 92% savings when you include the mandatory monthly fee.
vs Addpipe (Browser Recording)
| VIDTREO | Addpipe | |
|---|---|---|
| HD Recording | $0.010/min | $0.05/min |
| Monthly Fee | $0 | $50/mo (Standard) |
| 4K Support | $0.015/min | $0.15/min |
| Egress | Free | $25/250GB |
| 1,000 min HD/month | $10 | $100 ($50 + $50) |
Volume Discounts
For high-volume users, we offer automatic discounts:
| Monthly Volume | Discount | HD Price |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100K min | 0% | $0.010 |
| 100K - 125K | 5% | $0.0095 |
| 125K - 150K | 7% | $0.0093 |
| 150K - 175K | 10% | $0.009 |
| 175K - 200K | 12% | $0.0088 |
| 200K+ | 15% | $0.0085 |
Enterprise customers recording 500K+ minutes/month can negotiate discounts up to 40%.
Our Free Tier
Every account starts with a $1 free credit — enough for ~100 minutes of HD recording:
- $1 free credit to start (no expiration)
- 500 MB storage
- Up to 4K quality
- AI transcription included
No credit card required. We want developers to try VIDTREO with zero friction.
Why This Matters
Transparent pricing isn’t just nice — it’s a competitive advantage:
- Developers can estimate costs before writing a single line of code
- No “contact sales” friction for small teams and startups
- Predictable bills — pay exactly what you use, nothing more
- Trust — if we show you our prices upfront, you know we’re not gouging you
Try It Yourself
Start with a $1 free credit (~100 HD minutes). No credit card required. See for yourself why teams are switching to VIDTREO.