Snowpal API: Licensing Models
Published: 2024-03-08 00:35:29

# Part 1/2

This video discusses the pricing and licensing models available for integrating Snowpal APIs. The speaker emphasizes that there are multiple options to cater to different client needs. The chapters cover various pricing models, including pay per request, monthly or annual plans, usage-based plans, connecting to the client's database, provisioning in the client's cloud infrastructure, and private offers. Each option is explained in detail, highlighting the steps and considerations involved.

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## Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:57 Exploring Pricing Models

03:04 Option 1: AWS Marketplace

04:26 Option 2: Pay per Request

05:50 Option 3: Pay Monthly or Annually

07:17 Option 4: Pay Monthly or Annually + Usage

10:11 Option 5: Connecting to Client's Database

12:11 Option 6: Provisioning in Client's Cloud Infrastructure

14:31 Option 7: Client's Infrastructure

17:22 Option 8: Private Offer

## Video

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## Transcript

https://products.snowpal.com/api/v1/file/c2120b9d-049d-4506-af06-0f7d051e8ca4.pdf

## Summary

**Introduction and Overview:**
- Krish introduces the topic and mentions the flexibility in licensing models.
- Factors influencing the choice of licensing, such as the client's project size, immediate needs, and budget.

**Documentation and Starting Points:**
- Krish directs users to explore pricing models through API documentation on developers.snowpal.com and product information on products.snowpal.com.
- Emphasis on multiple options for accessing documentation.

**Pricing Models Overview:**
- Discussion on different licensing and pricing models available for Snowpal APIs.
- Krish emphasizes the diversity of options to cater to different client needs.

**Pay per Request:**
- Krish explains the simplicity of paying per request, suitable for MVPs and prototyping.
- Details the process of subscribing through AWS Marketplace and receiving an API key.

**Pay Monthly or Annually:**
- Introduces the option to pay a fixed amount monthly or annually.
- Emphasizes the flexibility of plans and suggests annual payments for cost savings.

**Monthly or Annual Plan with Usage Charges:**
- Describes a plan where clients pay a fixed amount but can incur additional charges for exceeding allocated requests.
- Mentioned as a variation of the monthly or annual payment model.

**Connecting to Client's Database:**
- Offers a solution for clients who want their data to reside in their database but still utilize Snowpal APIs.
- Specifies the need for write access to the client's database.

**Provisioning in Client's Cloud Infrastructure:**
- Allows clients to run Snowpal services in their own cloud infrastructure.
- Mention of seamless integration for AWS and slight provisioning effort for other cloud providers.

**Clients' Infrastructure:**
- Clients handle the entire setup, including licensing, implementation, and management.
- No direct involvement of Snowpal in infrastructure handling.

**Private Offer:**
- Introduces the concept of a private offer for clients with unique requirements.
- Customized solutions outside of standard pricing models.

**Conclusion:**
- Krish concludes the discussion on licensing options.

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# Part 2/2

In this video, Krish discusses the licensing options for Snowpal APIs. He recaps the seven different options available, including pay-per-request, subscription-based, and custom options. Krish explains that these options are designed to cater to companies of all sizes and stages. He highlights the importance of choosing the right licensing option based on the company's specific needs and goals. Krish also mentions that in subsequent videos, he will explore how to use the APIs independently and collectively.

## Takeaways

- Snowpal offers seven different licensing options for their APIs, including pay-per-request, subscription-based, and custom options.
- The licensing options are designed to cater to companies of all sizes and stages, from solopreneurs to established businesses.
- Choosing the right licensing option depends on the company's specific needs and goals.
- In subsequent videos, Krish will discuss how to use the APIs independently and collectively.

## Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recap

02:23 Reasons for Different Licensing Options

03:20 Use Cases for Different Licensing Options

05:10 Adapting to Changing Technologies

06:05 Next Steps and Conclusion

## Video

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## Transcript

https://products.snowpal.com/api/v1/file/ce00bf20-3a87-4c09-9f47-ec49e00b5c38.pdf

## Summary

**Licensing Options Overview:**
- Krish discusses the seven licensing options available for Snowpal APIs.
- Options include pay-per-request, subscription models, overages, using own databases, cloud infrastructure, purchasing a license, and creating a private offer.
- Emphasis on flexibility based on the user's company size and needs.

**Explanation of Use Cases:**
- Krish provides scenarios for different types of users: solopreneurs, startups with funding, companies building new applications, those leveraging APIs to reduce time to market, and larger organizations looking to expand services.
- Emphasis on using Snowpal APIs for quick development, scalability, and extensibility.
- Highlighting the value of leveraging APIs in the context of evolving technologies and changing approaches.

**Closing and Future Topics:**
- Krish concludes by summarizing the use cases and encouraging users to explore the options.
- Teases future videos on using the APIs independently and collectively.