Powerful Video Streaming Infrastructure.
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Resources for setup and tests are always free. Custom options for video streaming. Volume discounts.
14 days free trial
Pay as you go
Volume discounts available Free trial period
- EncodingFree
- Storage€0,00205 per min
- Streaming€0,00080 per min
- AI Speech Recognition€0.01 per min
- AI Content Moderation€0.06 per min
Prices are shown for FullHD
Enterprise
Custom pricing on a per-minute or per-GB basis. Tailored trial and testing period and terms. Guaranteed availability and support with SLAs.
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Prices do not include VAT.
Free basic encoding for 480 SD and 1080 FullHD.
Free modern adaptive bitrate encoding: We prepare all video bitrates for network conditions and devices on our side.
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Encoding
1 video * 1min = 0min = €0
Storage
1 video * 1min = 0min * €0.00205 = €0
Streaming
1 video * 1min * 1view * 0% video view rate = 0mins * €0.0008 = €0
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Frequently asked questions
Calculation of video size is based on height of the video:
- 480 SD: All low resolutions where height <= 480 pixels
- 1080 FullHD: 480 < height <= 1080 pixels
- 1440 2K: 1080 < height <= 1440 pixels
- 2160 4K: 1440 < height <= 2160 pixels
Three other considerations inform the final resolution: - We also facilitate 8K (2160p+) or higher resolutions on request. Contact us to enable this option. - The original video resolution is taken into account. For example, 4K video will always be streamed as 4K, no matter what resolution the end user is viewing. - For vertical videos (i.e. from mobile phones) the dimensions are rotated, meaning width will be used insted of height as the unit of measurement determining resolution.
Each video is scanned automatically when it’s uploaded or when the live stream is started. You don’t need to do anything—we automatically apply the appropriate resolution.
Three other considerations inform the final resolution: - We also facilitate 8K (2160p+) or higher resolutions on request. Contact us to enable this option. - The original video resolution is taken into account. For example, 4K video will always be streamed as 4K, no matter what resolution the end user is viewing. - For vertical videos (i.e. from mobile phones) the dimensions are rotated, meaning width will be used insted of height as the unit of measurement determining resolution.
Each video is scanned automatically when it’s uploaded or when the live stream is started. You don’t need to do anything—we automatically apply the appropriate resolution.
For frequently used settings, you can simply enable the relevant options, such as “H.265/HEVC” or “4K”.
If you require more tailored settings, such as adjusting a preset, eliminating an unneeded quality level, or including an extra low-quality option, please [contact us](/contact-us) and we’ll assist you. We can activate additional features like AV1, H.266, or the HEVC Main 4:4:4 12 profile upon request.
If you require more tailored settings, such as adjusting a preset, eliminating an unneeded quality level, or including an extra low-quality option, please [contact us](/contact-us) and we’ll assist you. We can activate additional features like AV1, H.266, or the HEVC Main 4:4:4 12 profile upon request.
Our free encoding service includes multi-bitrate encoding to ensure that your video is delivered over the Internet with any bandwidth quality and is compatible with any device for playback.
End-users will be able to access video qualities such as Low Quality (LQ), Standard Definition (SD), High Definition (HD), and Full HD for both horizontal and vertical (mobile) videos.
The length of the stream or video may not exceed 48 hours.
End-users will be able to access video qualities such as Low Quality (LQ), Standard Definition (SD), High Definition (HD), and Full HD for both horizontal and vertical (mobile) videos.
The length of the stream or video may not exceed 48 hours.
We provide free video encoding because we own our infrastructure. Our servers are located in data centers worldwide, enabling us to offer our own video encoding, CDN PoPs, cloud instances, and storage for video hosting. We've been in the video industry for a long time, so we know how to optimally configure our network using our infrastructure’s full features.
We choose to count in minutes as it is the most transparent method for our customers. While the size in GB of live streams or VOD files can vary considerably depending on encoding settings, the length of the video remains constant and is always clear.
We transcode for free, and all final multi-bitrates are stored with us at no cost. As such, we don’t charge for storage. Doing so would be unfair since storage includes video, audio, metadata, thumbnails, and screenshots.
We transcode for free, and all final multi-bitrates are stored with us at no cost. As such, we don’t charge for storage. Doing so would be unfair since storage includes video, audio, metadata, thumbnails, and screenshots.
Yes, all our streaming features are timed in seconds. We give the final count in minutes based on adding up time in seconds.
No, we do not retain original files. This feature is only available to corporate clients upon request.
You can download transcoded renditions (SD, HD, FullHD, etc) in MP4 format. Use the highest quality rendition for offline use, progressive downloading, etc.
You can download transcoded renditions (SD, HD, FullHD, etc) in MP4 format. Use the highest quality rendition for offline use, progressive downloading, etc.
No, we do not store original files unless specifically requested by corporate clients.
To migrate, you'll need to re-upload all your files to the Gcore Streaming Platform, and we will transcode them. We'll assist you throughout this process.
To migrate, you'll need to re-upload all your files to the Gcore Streaming Platform, and we will transcode them. We'll assist you throughout this process.
Yes, you can utilize Gcore resources with billing per gigabyte (GB). Contact us for more details.
In this case, encoding is charged per minute and all qualities become paid. Storage and streaming will both be billed in GB.
Please note, if a player downloads a video segment to buffer, it’s considered delivered and will be billed. For example, if a player buffers 30 seconds of video before playing, then CDN must deliver those 30 seconds regardless of whether it is viewed by a viewer or if the viewer simply closes the video player at the start.
In this case, encoding is charged per minute and all qualities become paid. Storage and streaming will both be billed in GB.
Please note, if a player downloads a video segment to buffer, it’s considered delivered and will be billed. For example, if a player buffers 30 seconds of video before playing, then CDN must deliver those 30 seconds regardless of whether it is viewed by a viewer or if the viewer simply closes the video player at the start.
Yes, you can utilize your CDN packets in your Gcore account. This is particularly beneficial for clients who distribute videos and other content. [Contact us](/contact-us) for more information.
For volumes larger than those indicated in our pricing information, we may be able to offer a discount.
If you are a nonprofit organization, switching from another provider, or require custom SLAs, please [reach out to us](/contact-us).
If you are a nonprofit organization, switching from another provider, or require custom SLAs, please [reach out to us](/contact-us).
We provide Product Documentation, API documentation, and open-source demos. Our support team is available via email and chat for all users. We also offer Premium Support for certain plans, which includes messenger and phone support.
Yes, we offer a trial period of 14 days with a 30-minute limit on storage and encoding. No credit card information is required for the trial.
To stream continuously, you need to activate the “Continuous stream encoding” option. With this, you can stream 24/7/365 without any limitations. The feature is only available for live streams.
Without this option, streams will be automatically stopped at 24 hours.
Without this option, streams will be automatically stopped at 24 hours.
We calculate based on length only.
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