Live stream snapshots are billed based on the number of snapshots that ApsaraVideo Live captures each day. Prices vary by live center.
The prices on the ApsaraVideo Live pricing page prevail.
Billing rules
The following table describes the billing rules for live stream snapshots.
| Rule item | Rule details |
| Billing rule | Fees are charged based on the number of snapshots that ApsaraVideo Live captures. |
| Billing cycle | Daily. |
| Billing method | Pay-as-you-go. |
| Bill generation time | After the current billing cycle (a calendar day) ends, typically within one hour. |
| Settlement time | Fees are automatically deducted after the bill is generated. |
Pricing
The following table lists the unit prices for live stream snapshots.
| Item (unit: USD per 1,000 snapshots) | China | Singapore | Japan | Germany | Indonesia | SAU (Riyadh - Partner Region) |
| Video snapshots | 0.015 | 0.024 | 0.024 | 0.019 | 0.025 | 0.0288 |
For more information about pricing, see ApsaraVideo Live pricing.
Billing example
The following example shows how the fees for live stream snapshots are calculated:
Scenario:15,000 snapshots are captured in China on June 17.
Calculation:
The Pricing section shows a unit price of USD 0.015 per 1,000 snapshots in China.
Result:The snapshot bill for June 17 is 15,000 ÷ 1,000 × USD 0.015 = USD 0.225. The bill is generated in the early hours of June 18, and the fees are automatically deducted.