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# ESSENTIALS
## Turn Your Video Into a Scalable Streaming Business
Launch a branded streaming service in weeks, not months, with built-in subscriptions, advertising, and full audience ownership.
[What's Included](https://www.vimond.com/solutions/essentials#included)
[Solution Plans](https://www.vimond.com/solutions/essentials#solutions)
## Less Engineering. More Ownership
Launching a streaming video service can feel like a major engineering project. Long timelines. Heavy infrastructure. Expensive developers. It's easier to push video content onto YouTube, Vimeo, websites, and social feeds.
**The result?** Fragmented audiences, reduced ownership, and very little revenue to celebrate.
With **Essentials**, you control your content, audiences and revenue.
##### MONETISE, OWN AND GROW
## Turn Content Into a Thriving Business
Launch professional streaming apps and channels for web, mobile and Smart TV on a platform proven by global publishers. You keep your brand and your revenue — and Essentials grows with you.
### Earn Directly
Turn content into recurring revenue with flexible business models that put you in control.
### Own Your Audience Data
Build direct relationships and retain full control of viewer insights.
### Grow Without Rebuilds
Grow audiences and capacity without rebuilding your platform.
### Every Screen From Day One
Deploy branded streaming services across web, mobile, and TV.
##### What's Included
## Entry, Plus a Streaming Service of Your Own
### Everything in Entry
One video library, upload and organise, a fast branded player and embeds for the website you already have.
### Streaming Front-end Builder
Design your streaming service yourself — themes, heroes, carousels and lists — without developers.
### Publish to Your Streaming Site
Go live with a branded streaming site of your own, where your viewers, data and revenue stay with you.
### Full Add-on Range
Earn money on your content and reach every screen, adding features when your audience is ready.
### Add-ons
Monetisation Ad-server integration Multi-platform apps Geoblocking Selected integrations VOD2Live Premium support
Offered with data bundles for storage, playout and delivery.
##### THE FRONT-END BUILDER
## All the Features Needed for a Successful Launch
Go beyond managing videos and craft an engaging viewer journey. Your content team customises the branding, organises content into carousels and keeps the audience watching — without the technical complexity.
[Book a Demo](https://www.vimond.com/contact?hsLang=en#book)
Themes, logo and branding.
Hero promotions, carousels and sliders.
Dynamic lists and playlists.
"Up Next" autoplay.
Multi-language.
##### CUSTOMER STORIES
## Trusted by Publishers and Content Owners
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### TV Vest
"With Vimond Essentials, we've gained the flexibility to host our news, live events, and binge-worthy local series in one professional, easy-to-operate space. This has been key to attracting a younger audience and staying relevant."
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**Ørjan Gullhaug Hennes**
General Manager and Editor-in-Chief, TV Vest
**[Read the story →](https://www.vimond.com/tvvest-case?hsLang=en)**
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### Finansavisen
"Our goal is to offer our streaming audience the best and most engaging content. The Vimond platform provides the flexibility, reliability, and features we need to achieve that."
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**Erlend Vikene**
Head of Video and Podcast at Finansavisen
[**Read the story →**](https://www.vimond.com/finansavisen-case?hsLang=en)
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### TV BRA
"Vimond simplifies our production processes and enhances our ability to engage with our audience effectively. It allows us to tell our stories in a more dynamic, interactive manner that truly resonates with our viewers."
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**Camilla Kvalheim**
Editor-in-Chief at TV BRA
**[Read the story →](https://www.vimond.com/tvbra-case?hsLang=en)**
##### How it Works
## From Vision to Viewers in Six Steps
We've streamlined the journey from first meeting to go-live. Timings vary with your library and needs.
1
### Define Your Streaming Vision
A discovery meeting and start-up workshop to agree your monthly allowance, features, timeline and goals.
2 hours – 1 day
2
### Set the Foundations
Set up your account, add your videos, and build catalogues and categories — with AI filling in the metadata.
1–3 days
3
### Design Your Revenue Model
Create subscription packages and offers, and decide what's free and what's premium.
1–3 days
4
### Create Your Branded Experience
Build your streaming front end with your logo and branding for web, iOS and Android — no developers needed.
2–3 days
5
### Go Live With Confidence
Follow users, views, subscriptions and clicks, and adjust your offering and promotions as you learn.
Continuous
6
### Grow as You Go
Add users, storage and capacity, and switch on add-ons — without changing platform.
As you grow
**Want the full walkthrough?** Read our step-by-step guide to launching a revenue-generating streaming service.
[Download the Guide](https://info.vimond.com/build-your-own-streaming-service-a-complete-guide?hsLang=en)
##### PLANS
## Find the Right Solution for Your Streaming Journey
Four solutions on one backbone. **Essentials** adds the front-end builder and the full add-on range to Entry. Move up or down as your needs change — without changing platforms.
[/entry-navy.svg) Video on your existing site](https://www.vimond.com/solutions/essentials#entry) [/essentials-navy.svg) Your own streaming site](https://www.vimond.com/solutions/essentials#essentials) [/essentials-live-navy.svg) Live, and room to grow](https://www.vimond.com/solutions/essentials#live) [/unlimited-navy.svg) Broadcaster scale](https://www.vimond.com/solutions/essentials#unlimited)
##### Entry
## Professional Video Embedded in Your Pages
For publishers who want professional video on their existing website. One library for the whole newsroom, a fast branded player, and your traffic stays where it is.
One video library
Upload & organise
Video player
Embed video on website
Selected add-ons
Monetisation Ad-server integration
[Need your own streaming site? See Essentials →](https://www.vimond.com/solutions/essentials#essentials)
##### Essentials
## Build a Streaming Service of Your Own
Everything in Entry, plus the front-end builder — design and publish your own streaming site without developers. Essentials also unlocks the full add-on range, so you can earn money on your content and reach every screen.
Everything in Entry
Streaming front-end builder included
Publish to your streaming site
Full add-on range
Monetisation Ad-server integration Multi-platform apps Geoblocking Selected integrations VOD2Live Premium support
[Going live? See Essentials Live →](https://www.vimond.com/solutions/essentials#live)
##### Essentials Live
## Go Live, and Grow as You Go
Everything in Essentials, plus live streaming and the capacity to match. Cover breaking news, matches and events in real time — with the same workflow your team already knows.
Everything in Essentials
1 live channel included
Premium support included
Higher audience capacity
Selected add-ons
Additional live channels Monetisation Ad-server integration Multi-platform apps VOD2Live Geoblocking Selected integration
[Broadcaster scale? See Unlimited →](https://www.vimond.com/solutions/essentials#unlimited)
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##### Unlimited
## The Platform Behind National Broadcasters
Our enterprise solution runs on Vimond VIA—the same backbone that powers some of the world's largest streaming services. Configured around your workflow, your integrations and your scale.
Fully modular & custom
Rules engine & FAST channels
Custom integrations
Open API
## FAQ
Find quick answers about pricing, launch timelines, and how **Essentials** compares to third-party hosting or in-house builds. If you don't find what you're looking for, our team is ready to help you scope your specific needs.
Visit our Vimond Platform Comparison Guide for an overview of features and plans.
### What does pricing depend on?
Pricing depends on the capacity and functionality your streaming service needs, including user volume, storage, transcoding, optional monetisation, live features, integrations, and other extras.
Most organisations start with **Essentials** and scale as their audience grows.
We’ll scope your needs during a short [discovery call](https://www.vimond.com/contact?hsLang=en) to recommend the right setup.
### How long does it take to launch?
Most **Essentials** customers launch in weeks, not months. Any timeline depends on your content readiness, branding requirements, and the integrations you need. If your assets are ready and your goals are clear, you can deploy quickly with pre-built templates and workflows.
### How can we profit from our content?
With **Essentials**, you can turn your video library into a sustainable revenue stream by running video ads and offering subscriptions. Choose the monetisation model that best fits your audience, or combine them for a hybrid approach.
### What monetisation models are supported?
Choose the monetisation model that best fits your audience, or combine them for a hybrid approach:
- **Subscriptions (SVOD):** Create recurring revenue with monthly or annual membership plans for exclusive access.
- **Advertising (AVOD):** Maximise reach by offering free content supported by targeted video ads.
- **Pay-Per-View (PPV):** Drive high-value transactions for premium live events, sports, or one-time specials.
- **Transactional On Demand (TVOD):** Allows users to pay for the video they want to watch.
- **Premium Video-on-Demand (PVOD):** allows viewers to pay a premium price to access content earlier than usual.
- **FAST**: Free ad-supported content.
- **HVOD:** Hybrid video on demand.
Learn more about the monetisation models [here.](https://blog.vimond.com/post/what-are-svod-avod-and-tvod?hsLang=en)
### Do we need internal developers?
No dedicated development team is required. **Essentials** includes built-in templates, app deployment tools, and monetisation modules, so your team can focus on content and branding. IT involvement is typically light and depends on your internal security or integration requirements.
### Can we migrate our existing library?
Absolutely. You can upload and organise existing assets, create catalogues, and enhance metadata within the platform. Migration complexity depends on your current setup, but most libraries can be ingested quickly and efficiently.
### How does Vimond compare to YouTube, Vimeo, or building in-house?
Third-party platforms prioritise reach. Vimond prioritises ownership. With **Essentials**, you control branding, audience data, monetisation models, and user experience, without revenue sharing or algorithm dependency.
Compared to building in-house, you avoid long development cycles and heavy infrastructure costs.
### What happens when we scale beyond Essentials?
**Essentials** is designed as a foundation. As your audience grows, you can upgrade capacity, add live streaming, expand monetisation options, and move to higher-tier plans without rebuilding your service. Growth does not require starting over.
Take a look at our Comparison Guide [here](https://info.vimond.com/vimond-platform-comparison?hsLang=en) to learn more.
### Does Essentials support live streaming?
Live streaming is available through **Essentials Live** and optional add-ons. You can combine live broadcasts with on-demand content, including Live-to-VOD workflows.
If live is part of your roadmap, we’ll scope this during onboarding.
### What about content rights management (DRM)?
With any Vimond solution, you can include a sophisticated rules engine for territory and window management.
### What does onboarding look like?
We begin with a discovery workshop to define your goals, revenue model, and timeline. From there, you'll configure your environment, upload content, and build your branded front end before launch.
For a step-by-step overview, see the launch blueprint below.
### Is Vimond Essentials a SaaS platform?
Yes, **Essentials** is a fully managed Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. This means we handle all the "heavy lifting", from hosting and security updates to core software maintenance.
You get enterprise-grade streaming technology without managing servers, databases, or complex backend code. Updates happen seamlessly with a measured 99.999% uptime.
### How does a SaaS model benefit our business growth?
The SaaS model lets you shift from high upfront capital expenditures (CapEx) to a predictable operating model (OpEx). Because the platform is cloud-native, it scales automatically; whether you have 100 viewers or 100,000, the infrastructure adjusts to your traffic. You stay focused on your content and audience while we ensure your service remains fast, secure, and always online.
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## Let's Plan Your Launch
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