Compress videos client-side to slash mobile data costs for Botswana creators
Exorbitant mobile data prices in Botswana prevent creators from uploading high-quality videos and live streaming, directly stifling their channel growth.
Creators use the PWA to select local videos, apply AI-guided compression using ffmpeg.wasm without quality loss, and get a data savings estimate based on MTC, Orange, or Mascom rates. Download the optimized file or upload directly to YouTube with reduced data usage. Track savings in a personal dashboard.
YouTubers and TikTokers in Botswana's creator economy
Botswana-specific data price calculator and provider presets for exact savings predictions
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Compress videos locally using ffmpeg.wasm with customizable bitrate/resolution
Calculates bytes saved based on selected Botswana mobile provider rates
Logs past compressions, savings, and export reports
One-click upload of optimized video to YouTube via OAuth
Provider-optimized presets (MTC night, Orange daily)
Compress multiple videos at once
Live preview before/after compression
Share compression recipes with other creators
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| provider | text | Yes |
| total_savings | int | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| original_size | int | No |
| optimized_size | int | No |
| savings_bw | int | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| stripe_id | text | No |
| tier | text | No |
| updated_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/compressionsLog compression data
/api/historyFetch user compression history
/api/providersGet data rates for providers
/api/youtube/uploadInitiate YT upload (token handled client-side)
/api/subscribeCreate Stripe subscription
No history export
1GB/month batch
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 150 | 3% | $180 | $2,160 |
| Month 6 | 800 | 8% | $2,560 | $30,720 |
Compress high-quality videos client-side before uploading to YouTube – tailored for MTC, Orange & Mascom.
Post in Botswana YouTube/TikTok Facebook groups (e.g., 'Botswana Content Creators') offering free Pro access for feedback; DM top 10 local creators from YT search 'Botswana vlog'; share MVP in r/Botswana Reddit thread.
Easy online compressor
Server-side upload costs extra data
Client-side + Botswana data calc
Powerful free tool
No mobile/web, no savings tracker
PWA for mobile + analytics
Proprietary Botswana provider data rates + user savings data for AI improvements
Botswana creator economy booming (10k+ active), data prices up 20% YoY, smartphone penetration at 90%
ffmpeg.wasm slow on low-end phones
Test on popular Botswana devices, offer cloud fallback on Pro
Low awareness of compression benefits
Educational content + free tier
YT API changes
Monitor Google dev updates
Success: 60% confirm data pain, 40% willing to pay $40
Success: 100 signups, 20 active users
Success: 5% free-to-paid
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