Choosing a tier

How do I pick the right tier?

Start from how fast you need data to move and how much you download in a typical day. If you mostly do occasional downloads, a lower tier is fine. If you stream media or serve many concurrent reads, size up.

A rough sizing guide

Your pattern	Suggested starting point
Occasional downloads / archive pulls	100–200 Mbps
Regular sync-downs, modest media	400 Mbps – 1 Gbps
Active media delivery, many clients	1–2 Gbps
Heavy, sustained, highly concurrent	2–3 Gbps

These are starting points, not hard rules — your real needs depend on object sizes, concurrency, and distance to the node.

Should I start small or large?

Starting smaller is low-risk because plans are monthly. You can move up when you see your real usage. Many customers begin at 400 Mbps or 1 Gbps.

Does region affect which tier I need?

Region affects latency more than ceiling. Pick the closest region to your users first; that often improves real throughput without a larger tier.

Will a bigger tier always feel faster?

Only if something else isn't the bottleneck. If a single-stream transfer or a distant region is limiting you, a larger tier won't help until you address that — see Throughput & speed.

Can I change my mind after ordering?

Yes — see Upgrading or changing plan.

Still unsure?

Tell us your workload at support@clearstreamer.com and we'll suggest a tier.