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+# Optimizing Live Transcription Costs for Large Scale Use
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+When planning to develop a live transcription product that will be used concurrently by a large number of users, understanding and optimizing the costs of using Deepgram is crucial. Here’s a guide to managing and estimating these costs effectively.
+
+### Understanding Deepgram’s Pricing and API Usage
+
+1. **Pricing Structure**: Deepgram’s pricing depends on the features and services you use. While you can’t set custom pricing for Deepgram’s services, you can check the [Deepgram Pricing page](https://deepgram.com/pricing) to estimate potential costs based on the service-level agreements.
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+2. **Estimating Costs**: To calculate the live transcription costs:
+    - Determine the total minutes of audio transcription expected each month.
+    - Multiply these minutes by the cost per minute as outlined in Deepgram's pricing information.
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+3. **Billing and Management Tools**:
+    - Utilize Deepgram's [Usage Logs and Management API](https://developers.deepgram.com/reference/management-api/usage/get-breakdown) to track how much transcription service you’ve used. This can help you effectively monitor and control the billing of your service.
+    - Use the [Deepgram Console](https://developers.deepgram.com/docs/using-logs-usage) to access usage charts and reporting, helping you see where most of your usage comes from and adjust your product pricing accordingly.
+
+### Setting Pricing for Your Product
+
+To bill users for your transcription service:
+- **Calculate Your Costs**: Use the estimated Deepgram costs and consider other expenses to determine your service's baseline costs.
+- **Determine Markup**: Decide on a suitable markup to ensure your product is not only competitive but also profitable after accounting for Deepgram API costs.
+- **Offer Plans**: Depending on your audience, you might want to offer different pricing plans based on usage levels to anticipate varying customer needs.
+
+### Conclusion
+
+Successfully managing costs when deploying a product with high concurrent usage integrates understanding Deepgram’s pricing model, closely monitoring usage, and being strategic with product pricing. 
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+If issues persist or the system behavior seems inconsistent, reach out to your Deepgram support representative (if you have one) or visit our community for assistance: [Deepgram Community Discord](https://discord.gg/deepgram).
+
+### References
+- [Deepgram Pricing](https://deepgram.com/pricing)
+- [Deepgram Usage Logs](https://developers.deepgram.com/docs/using-logs-usage)
+- [Deepgram Management API Usage Breakdown](https://developers.deepgram.com/reference/management-api/usage/get-breakdown)
+- [Deepgram Management API List Requests](https://developers.deepgram.com/reference/management-api/usage/list-requests)