If I used firebase storage to store my videos. Say one video is 1GB, and it's viewed by 1000 users. Does it mean GB transferred is 1000*1GB = 1000GB? From firebase storage pricing table, I will be charged for 1000GB * $0.12/GB = $120 for it?
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Note that Cloud Storage isn't a video streaming platform, so it doesn't track "views". It only tracks egress from downloads. So, if of the 1000 users each download the entire file once, and not even view it, you will be charged for a volume of 1000 * 1GB = 1000GB of egress.
The calculator on the pricing page suggests it costs $116+ for that usage.
Cloud Storage is not a very effective video streaming platform. It might be more cost effective to go with a platform that only charges you for what the user actually streams while watching, rather than an entire file without even watching it.
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