How TVOD works
The viewer pays for one specific piece of content: an outright purchase, which they can rewatch indefinitely, or a rental, available for a limited time. There's no commitment beyond that purchase.
Platform
TVODTransactional Video on Demand
TVOD (Transactional Video on Demand) charges each video or program individually — as an outright purchase or a time-limited rental — rather than through a recurring subscription. It's the Apple TV or Google Play model, and the one creators choose when their catalog suits a one-off purchase rather than ongoing access.
When to choose TVOD over SVOD
TVOD suits high-value or one-off content, where a subscription wouldn't make sense to the viewer.
- A course or a conference bought once for a specific need
- A film, a show, or a filmed event watched a single time
- A small catalog, where a monthly subscription wouldn't be justified
TVOD with Videas
Videas Channels supports outright purchase and rental within the same catalog as a subscription. Videas takes 15% of the pre-tax price, payment processing included — on a title listed at €20 excluding tax, the seller keeps €17.
Frequently asked questions
What does TVOD mean?+
TVOD stands for Transactional Video on Demand: a model where each piece of content is charged individually, as an outright purchase or a rental, with no recurring subscription.
What's the difference between a purchase and a rental in TVOD?+
A purchase gives permanent access to the content. A rental gives access for a limited time, set when the content is listed.
Can I offer both purchase and rental on the same video?+
Yes, both options can coexist on the same piece of content, and also alongside a subscription on the rest of the catalog.
How much does Videas take on a one-off sale?+
15% of the pre-tax price, payment processing included. On a title listed at €20 excluding tax, the seller keeps €17.
How do I get paid?+
Through Stripe, into your own account: the buyer pays in a checkout in your colors and the funds come straight to you.
Do I need to open a channel to sell TVOD?+
Yes, at €10 per month: the channel is what carries the catalog, viewer accounts, and checkout.