Kanopy is making some important changes to their play credit system on November 1, 2023.    

What is changing? kanopy sign reading Kanopy is making it easier than ever to stream video

  • Instead of play credits,( 1 credit per play) users will have a monthly ticket allotment.
  • Every title will be labeled with the number of tickets required for viewing. 
  • Some titles require only 1 ticket, some as many as 5 tickets.
  • Every title will indicate the viewing window (days allowed to watch the title).
  • Boulder patrons will now have 15 tickets per month.

    Why is Kanopy changing this system?

  • Better represents your library’s cost and the value of the Kanopy content.
  • Easier to know how many tickets you have.
  • Clearer information on viewing period.

How are content types ticketed?

  • Regular PPU (Play Per Use): 2 tickets
  • Films from Major Studio:4 tickets 
  • Shorts (running time of 30 min or less): 1 ticket
  • Bingeable episodic content (including The Great Courses): Pricing, tickets, and viewing period variable based on total running time.

table of viewing period and ticketing requirements