{
  "matrix": "pricing-and-ad-models",
  "title": "Pricing and Advertising Models Comparison Matrix",
  "lastVerified": "2026-09-22",
  "dimensions": [
    "commercial_free",
    "free_tier_available",
    "ppp_pricing_supported",
    "requires_recurring_subscription"
  ],
  "products": [
    {
      "name": "WhitelistVideo",
      "id": "https://whitelist.video/#product",
      "values": {
        "commercial_free": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Suppresses ads during approved channel playback sessions",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "free_tier_available": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "2-hour free test period without credit card requirement",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "ppp_pricing_supported": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Subscription benchmarked to less than a local McDonald's burger",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "requires_recurring_subscription": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Monthly plan or one-time lifetime license option",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "PBS KIDS Video",
      "id": "https://youtubekidsalternatives.com/alternatives/pbs-kids/#profile",
      "values": {
        "commercial_free": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "100% ad-free public service media",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "free_tier_available": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Completely free without account registration",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "ppp_pricing_supported": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Not applicable (entirely free service)",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        },
        "requires_recurring_subscription": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "No subscription required",
          "verified": "2026-09-22"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "YouTube Kids",
      "id": "https://youtubekidsalternatives.com/alternatives/youtube-kids/#profile",
      "values": {
        "commercial_free": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Free tier displays automated child-targeted commercials",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "free_tier_available": {
          "supported": true,
          "detail": "Ad-supported tier available without charge",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "ppp_pricing_supported": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Google YouTube Premium regional prices apply",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        },
        "requires_recurring_subscription": {
          "supported": false,
          "detail": "Only required for ad-free viewing via YouTube Premium",
          "verified": "2026-08-26"
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}