How the estimator works
OTTEngine plans are tiered by the platforms supported, included storage, included monthly watch time, and the monetization models available. The estimator's recommendation engine starts from your minimum required tier (driven by platforms and monetization), then escalates one tier if your overages would exceed the price gap to the next plan - so the recommended plan is always the cheapest fit at your scale.
Plan logic
- Each plan includes its platforms (Studio 1, Broadcast 2, Broadcast Network 4, Enterprise all 8) and one FAST/Linear channel.
- Extra platforms and extra FAST/Linear channels are a flat $79/mo each on any plan.
- TVOD monetization → Broadcast Network or higher
- The estimator recommends whichever tier is cheapest for your inputs - higher tiers have bigger allowances, lower overage rates, and Enterprise includes Recommendations + CSM.
- Custom SLA = Yes → Contact Sales (quoted directly)
Cost formula
monthly_total = base_plan + extra_platforms + extra_channels + storage_overage + watch_overage + add_ons
extra_platforms = max(0, platforms - included_platforms) × $79
extra_channels = max(0, channels - 1) × $79
storage_overage = max(0, storage_GB - included_GB) × tier_storage_rate
watch_overage = max(0, watch_hrs - included_hrs) × tier_watch_rate
Plan reference (in sync with /pricing - both read the same rate config)
| Plan | Monthly | Annual /mo | Storage incl. | Watch incl. | Storage overage | Watch overage | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $79 | $65 | 250 GB | 1,500 hrs | $0.050/GB | $0.060/hr | 1 included |
| Broadcast | $149 | $124 | 500 GB | 3,000 hrs | $0.045/GB | $0.055/hr | 2 included |
| Broadcast Network | $299 | $249 | 1 TB | 6,000 hrs | $0.040/GB | $0.050/hr | 4 included |
| Enterprise | $999 | $829 | 3 TB | 20,000 hrs | $0.035/GB | $0.045/hr | All 8 + Recs & CSM incl. |
Each plan includes its platforms (1, 2, 4, then all 8) and one FAST/Linear channel; extra platforms and extra channels are $79/mo each on any plan. Add-ons bill flat monthly in either cycle: CC Translation $99, Auto Cue-Points $99, Recommendations $99 (included free on Enterprise), Auto Ad-Optimization $99 (100,000 optimized impressions included, then $0.50 per 1,000 served), and Centralized Subscriber Management $299 (first 1,000 subscriber/PPV transactions included, then $0.40 each, capped at 10% of your price; included on Enterprise). Annual billing saves about 17% on the base plan - roughly two months free.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an OTT platform cost?
OTTEngine plans: $79/mo (Studio - 1 platform, 250 GB, 1,500 hrs), $149/mo (Broadcast - 2 platforms, 500 GB, 3,000 hrs), $299/mo (Broadcast Network - 4 platforms, 1 TB, 6,000 hrs, +TVOD), and $999/mo (Enterprise - all 8 platforms, 3 TB, 20,000 hrs, Recommendations and CSM included). Every plan includes one FAST/Linear channel; extra platforms and extra channels are $79/mo each. Annual billing saves about 17%.
What are storage and watch-time overages?
Tier-discounted charges for usage above your plan's included allowance: Studio $0.050/GB and $0.060/hr, Broadcast $0.045/GB and $0.055/hr, Broadcast Network $0.040/GB and $0.050/hr, Enterprise $0.035/GB and $0.045/hr.
Is there a free trial?
Yes - every plan includes a 14-day free trial. No setup fee, no long-term contract, cancel any time, and 30 days to export your data after cancellation.
How much do I save with annual billing?
About 17% on the base plan (~ two months free). Add-ons remain at their listed monthly price.
Does OTTEngine take a share of my revenue?
No. You keep 100% of your revenue - no percentage cuts and no revenue share on any plan for your own VAST tags. SVOD is included on every plan with zero OTTEngine transaction fees. A per-transaction fee ($0.40, capped at 10% of your price) exists only under the optional Centralized Subscriber Management add-on, which turns every purchase into a cross-platform entitlement.