The 15,000 total minutes provided in the Starter plan can be used for both streaming and viewing. Here's a breakdown of what you could typically do with this allocation:

1. Viewing Scenarios
   1. A single viewer watching 4 hours of content daily for about 62 days
   2. 10 viewers each watching a 30-minute daily stream for about 1 month
2. Combined scenarios:
   1. Weekly 1-hour stream with an average of 10 viewers for about 3 months
   2. Daily 15-minute stream with 5 viewers for about 1.5 months

It's important to note that:

1. These minutes are shared between streaming and viewing. Each viewer consumes minutes separately.
2. This plan is suitable for small-scale projects, prototypes, or MVPs (Minimum Viable Products).
3. The allocation is best for developers exploring live streaming capabilities or for small audiences.
4. For growing businesses or those expecting larger audiences, the Pay as you go plan would be more suitable.
5. Once you exceed 15,000 minutes, you'd likely need to upgrade to a paid plan to continue streaming.
6. The Starter plan is ideal for testing and development purposes rather than for continuous, high-volume streaming.

Remember, the actual usage will depend on your specific streaming patterns and audience size. If you think you’ll need 15,000 minutes, consider the Pay as you go plan for more flexibility. Your first 15,000 minutes are still free.

Native Frame pay as you go pricing is made up of streaming and viewing. When you stream, we convert your raw video data into a format suitable for efficient transmission and playback across various devices and internet connections. This process is also known as encoding, and we charge the same rate for each streaming minute, no matter how many viewers your stream gets.

On the other hand, viewing requires delivery, which includes serving the appropriate quality version of the stream based on each viewer's network conditions and device capabilities, managing compatibility with devices, and bringing the video geographically closer to your viewers. Each viewer consumes bandwidth and resources as they watch your stream, so a viewing minute will take into account the number of viewers your stream has.

There are several differences between Pay as you go and Private Cloud. With Private Cloud, you have a dedicated environment, so you have more control and the ability to customize features and configurations based on your specific use cases. Because we allocate a set amount of resources to your environment, there is a minimum monthly commitment of $2610, so it is best for high volume streaming that can take advantage of cost efficiencies.

The Pay as you go plan is the fastest way to get started with livestreaming because all of our services are made available on a shared environment that can quickly scale up or down, depending on demand. There is no minimum spend, and you are charged only for what you use.Pay as you go offers flexibility and scalability for growing businesses, while Private Cloud provides a more customized, controlled, and robust solution for large-scale streaming operations with specific needs.

We designed a seamless migration to be as smooth and non-disruptive as possible. If you’re ready to transition from Pay as you go to Private Cloud, the first step is upgrade from your Native Frame dashboard. At that point, a Native Frame onboarding specialist will work with you through the following:

Assessment:

• Evaluate your current usage and future needsAnalyze your streaming patterns, viewer counts, and specific requirements
• Discuss your needs and get a tailored proposal for your Private Cloud setup

Planning:

• Work with the platform's technical team to design your Private Cloud infrastructure
• Define your custom requirements, such as dedicated resources, specific integrations, or tailored SLAs

Setup:

• Native Frame sets up your dedicated hosting environment
• Configure custom features and integrations as needed

Data Migration:

• Transfer existing content, settings, and configurations to the new environment

Testing:

• Validate the new setup in a controlled environment
• Ensure all features and integrations work as expected

Cutover:

• Schedule a time for the final switch from Pay as you go to Private Cloud
• This is typically done during a low-traffic period to minimize disruption

Verification:

• Confirm all streams are working correctly in the new environment
• Check that all migrated data and settings are intact

Support Transition:

• Get onboarded to the enhanced support system, including Slack channel access
• Receive any necessary training on new features or management interfaces

Optimization:

• Fine-tune your setup based on initial performance
• Work with the support team to optimize your streaming operations