ApsaraVideo MediaBox SDK costs include SDK license fees and cloud service resource fees. This topic covers these billable items and explains how to purchase the necessary licenses.
Billing components
ApsaraVideo MediaBox SDK billing includes two components:
SDK license: To use the SDK, you must have a license, which is offered as an annual subscription. For example, you need an annual license for the Short Video SDK.
Cloud service resources: You are also charged for the cloud service resources your application uses, based on the pricing of the respective cloud products. For example, if you use ApsaraVideo Live features with ApsaraVideo MediaBox SDK, you are charged for the ApsaraVideo Live resources that you consume. ApsaraVideo Live supports both pay-as-you-go and subscription resource plans.
SDK license fees
ApsaraVideo MediaBox SDK is licensed by feature module. The price of a license varies by the module's edition and supported features. Some modules require separate licenses for different platforms. You can create an application and select the modules and editions that meet your business requirements.
You can log on to the ApsaraVideo Live or ApsaraVideo VOD console to apply for a 30-day trial license for integration testing. After the trial license expires, you must purchase an official license.
As of February 14, 2025, the mobile Player SDK (version 7.0.0 and later) is a paid service. You can choose to get a free trial or purchase an official edition from the ApsaraVideo Terminal SDK buy page. Discounted package deals are also available. For more information, see Player SDK billing. To authorize the license after purchase, see Integrate a Player SDK license.
When your spending on ApsaraVideo VOD, ApsaraVideo Live, or Intelligent Media Services resources reaches a certain amount, you get a complimentary one-year license for the standard edition or professional edition of the Player SDK. For more information, see Player SDK billing.
A newly purchased license for the Player SDK Standard Edition for Web supports only version 2.29.1 and later. A newly purchased license for the Player SDK Professional Edition for Mobile supports only version 7.0.0 and later. Before you make a purchase, confirm the Player SDK version integrated into your application.
SDK module | Billable item | Billing description | How to purchase | |
Standard Edition | Web: Free/year/application Mobile (Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS): CNY 999/year/application Note This edition includes ticket-based support but excludes expert services such as dedicated technical support. | In the console, go to SDK Management > My Licenses to create an application and bind the license. | ||
Professional Edition | Mobile (Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS): CNY 19,999/year/application | |||
Client-side super-resolution | CNY 50,000/year/application | |||
Client-side sharpening | CNY 30,000/year/application | |||
Client-side frame interpolation | CNY 20,000/year/application | |||
Web H.265 playback | CNY 50,000/year/application | |||
Standard Edition | Free/year/application Note This edition includes ticket-based support but excludes expert services such as dedicated technical support. | In the ApsaraVideo Live console, go to SDK Management > My Licenses to create an application and bind the license. | ||
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Basic Edition | CNY 1,800/year/application Note Each license includes one Android application and one iOS application. |
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Standard Edition | CNY 30,000/year/application Note Each license includes one Android application and one iOS application. |
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Professional Edition | CNY 50,000/year/application Note Each license includes one Android application and one iOS application. | In the ApsaraVideo VOD console, go to SDK Management > My Licenses to create an application and bind the license. | ||
Animated stickers | CNY 50,000/year/application Note Each license includes one Android application and one iOS application. | |||
MV | CNY 50,000/year/application Note Each license includes one Android application and one iOS application. | |||
Subtitles | CNY 50,000/year/application Note Each license includes one Android application and one iOS application. | |||
Basic retouching | CNY 99/year/application Note Each license applies to one of the following platform combinations:
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Common retouching | CNY 35,000/year/application Note Each license applies to one of the following platform combinations:
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Advanced retouching | CNY 60,000/year/application Note Each license applies to one of the following platform combinations:
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Standard face shaping | CNY 35,000/year/application Note Each license applies to one of the following platform combinations:
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Advanced face shaping | CNY 60,000/year/application Note Each license applies to one of the following platform combinations:
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Makeup | CNY 50,000/year/application Note Each license applies to one of the following platform combinations:
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Filters | CNY 20,000/year/application Note Each license applies to one of the following platform combinations:
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Stickers | CNY 40,000/year/application Note Each license applies to one of the following platform combinations:
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Body shaping | CNY 70,000/year/application Note Each license applies to one of the following platform combinations:
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Hairdressing | CNY 30,000/year/application Note Each license applies to one of the following platform combinations:
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Chroma keying | CNY 50,000/year/application Note Each license applies to one of the following platform combinations:
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Image matting | CNY 150,000/year/application Note Each license applies to one of the following platform combinations:
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Common gesture recognition | CNY 150,000/year/application Note Each license applies to one of the following platform combinations:
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Custom gesture recognition | CNY 300,000/year/application Note Each license applies to one of the following platform combinations:
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Common face effects | CNY 50,000/year/application Note Each license applies to one of the following platform combinations:
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Animoji-based face effects | CNY 200,000/year/application Note Each license applies to one of the following platform combinations:
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Custom face effects | CNY 30,000/year/application Note Each license applies to one of the following platform combinations:
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AR writing | CNY 10,000/year/application Note Each license applies to one of the following platform combinations:
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Prices on the buy page at the time of purchase are final.
If the pricing policy for SDK licenses changes, we will provide a 30-day advance notice.
Cloud resource fees
Cloud service | Description | Billing |
ApsaraVideo Live | Combine ApsaraVideo Live with ApsaraVideo MediaBox SDK features, such as live stream ingest, co-streaming, instant messaging (IM), and playback, to ingest live streams to the cloud for processing and delivery, enabling interactive live streaming rooms. | |
ApsaraVideo VOD | Combine ApsaraVideo VOD with ApsaraVideo MediaBox SDK features, such as short video creation and playback, to upload videos to the cloud for storage, processing, and accelerated delivery. |
Refund policy
ApsaraVideo MediaBox SDK supports self-service unsubscription. For details, see Unsubscription rules.