Before we explore the competition, let's start by understanding SlashedCloud's pricing scheme and how our pricing multipliers set us apart in the video encoding landscape.
Our encoding is priced at 0.012€ per minute (or 0.0002€ per second), with multipliers influencing the final cost. This approach guarantees a customized and cost-effective pricing solution tailored to your specific needs
Here's a complete breakdown of all SlashedCloud's Video Encoding multipliers:
| 8K | 4K | 2K | 1080p | 720p | 480p | 360p | 270p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiplier | 8x | 2x | 1.5x | 1x | 0.75x | 0.5x | 0.5x | 0.5x |
| H.264 | H.265 | AV1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiplier | 1x | 1x | 5x |
| 60 fps | 30 fps | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplier | 2x | 1x |
Note: The baseline encoding price is defined for a 1080p resolution, 30fps input video, encoded to 1080p in H.264.
SlashedCloud vs Competitors
Let's compare SlashedCloud with three major competitors: AWS Elemental Media Convert, Bitmovin VOD Encoding, and Brightcove Zencoder.
|
270p
(480x270) |
720p
(280x720) |
1080p
(1920x1080) |
1620p
(2880x1620) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price/encoded minute | €0.012 | €0.012 | €0.012 | €0.012 |
| Codec Multiplier (AV1) | 5x | 5x | 5x | 5x |
| Output Multiplier | 0.5x | 0.75x | 1x | 2x |
| FPS Multiplier (30 FPS) | 1x | 1x | 1x | 1x |
| Minutes | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Multiplied Minutes | 225 | 337.5 | 450 | 900 |
| Cost Estimate (USD) | $2.93 | $4.39 | $5.85 | $11.62 |
| Cost Estimate (EUR) | €2.70 | €4.05 | €5.40 | €10.72 |
|
270p
(480x270) |
720p
(280x720) |
1080p
(1920x1080) |
1620p
(2880x1620) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | Professional | Professional | Professional | Professional |
| Codec | AV1 | AV1 | AV1 | AV1 |
| Quality Setting | Single Pass HQ | Single Pass HQ | Single Pass HQ | Single Pass HQ |
| Resolution | SD | HD | HD | 4K |
| FPS (30FPS) | $0.43 | $0.86 | $0.86 | $1.73 |
| Minutes | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Cost Estimate (USD) | $38.88 | $77.76 | $77.76 | $155.52 |
| SlashedCloud Price | -93.06% | -94.79% | -92.97% | -93.06% |
|
270p
(480x270) |
720p
(280x720) |
1080p
(1920x1080) |
1620p
(2880x1620) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price/encoded minute | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| Codec Multiplier (AV1) | 10x | 10x | 10x | 10x |
| Quality Setting Multiplier | 1.25x | 1.25x | 1.25x | 1.25x |
| Output Multiplier | 1x | 2x | 2x | 4x |
| Minutes | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Multiplied Minutes | 1125 | 2250 | 2250 | 4500 |
| Cost Estimate (USD) | $22.50 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $90.00 |
| SlashedCloud Price | -88.00% | -90.00% | -90.00% | -88.00% |
|
270p
(480x270) |
720p
(280x720) |
1080p
(1920x1080) |
1620p
(2880x1620) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price/encoded minute | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| Codec Multiplier (AV1) | 25x | 25x | 25x | 25x |
| Output Multiplier | 1x | 2x | 2x | 4x |
| Minutes | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Multiplied Minutes | 2250 | 4500 | 4500 | 9000 |
| Cost Estimate (USD) | $112.50 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $450.00 |
| SlashedCloud Price | -95.60% | -94.49% | -95.60% | -95.60% |
Notes:
(AWS Elemental Media Convert)
Resolutions for both the Basic and Professional tiers are defined as:
- SD is an output of less than 720 resolution.
- HD is an output of greater than or equal to 720 resolution, but less than or equal to 1080 resolution.
- 4K is an output of greater than 1080, but less than or equal to 2160 resolution.
- Only Professional Tier allows for AV1 Encoding
Final Thoughts
With our user-centric approach and proven cost savings, we're delighted to once again showcase a recent case study on how a client slashed its CDN bill by an impressive 31% by encoding his full video library in AV1 using SlashedCloud's Video Encoding Service.
These case-studies highlight even more the tangible benefits of choosing SlashedCloud.
Our commitment lays on providing top-notch services at unbeatable prices and to stand out by offering tailored solutions that allow you to fine-tune without compromising video quality, a flexibility often missing in mainstream competitors.
Choose SlashedCloud for excellence that goes beyond expectations.
If you are interested in having early access or have any other inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us through our contact form. We look forward to assisting you!
Sincerely,
The SlashedCloud Development Team
