I want to confirm compatibility with other applications to create interactive pdfs, etc

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-Hi. Can I pay a one-time lifetime fee for the Pro version? I’m just one person that doesn’t like subscriptions.

-Can the free version integrate and handle the #2 and #3 tasks below? Or do I need the pro version?

-Do I have to host with a Netlify website or can I use my website or my AWS account?

-Are there any drawbacks with using the serverless Netlify services with the approach below?

-Can I create a password so that the buyer doesn’t share the PDF? Thanks

  1. Create Interactive Content in Articulate Storyline (exported as HTML5).

  2. Set Up a Form with Netlify Forms to capture user input.

  3. Process the Form Data with a serverless function using Netlify Functions.

  4. Generate an Interactive PDF using PDFGen.app (or a similar PDF generation service).

  5. Deliver the Generated PDF either by email or provide a downloadable link.

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-Hi. Can I pay a one-time lifetime fee for the Pro version? I’m just one person that doesn’t like subscriptions.

Unfortunately, no. There’s no way to pay for a lifetime subscription to the Pro version. The only option currently is a month-to-month subscription.

-Can the free version integrate and handle the #2 and #3 tasks below? Or do I need the pro version?

Yes, on the free version you can use Netlify Forms and Functions. You’ll just need to stay within the specified limits of the plan: Pricing and Plans | Netlify

-Do I have to host with a Netlify website or can I use my website or my AWS account?

Could you expand on your question here? Is there a reason you wouldn’t host the site on Netlify?

-Are there any drawbacks with using the serverless Netlify services with the approach below?

To clarify your use case first, are you interested in generating a PDF within a Netlify function using the form data collected?

-Can I create a password so that the buyer doesn’t share the PDF? Thanks

Which part of the process are you interested in password protecting? You can password protect a site in various ways: Secure access to sites | Netlify Docs
Or, you can access control a function:
[Support Guide]: How to apply Access Control for Netlify Functions?

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Thanks Sid!
Is there a reason you wouldn’t host the site on Netlify?
-I have a website and I have a AWS account but I’m not opposed to using Netlify if it’s simple to set up. What are the benefits and drawbacks? Can you provide a link if I’m going to use my site?

Are you interested in generating a PDF within a Netlify function using the form data collected?
-Not sure. I’m asking some prelim. questions for the developer. But this mockup that he created will give you a good idea. https://pdfgen04.netlify.app/

-We want users to have 2 options for the PDF: 1) Via an eBook link - access a downloadable, editable standalone PDF to fill out. 2) Via an interactive elearning lesson to export as a completed editable PDF using this Highly Customizable Course Authoring with Storyline | Articulate

Which part of the process are you interested in password protecting?
-Mainly it’s to have the PDF password protected so that the user doesn’t share the link for others to get it for free. Would that be with Netlify, Adobe Acrobat, both? I prefer for the password to be autogenerated. We’re open to other suggestions.

-What happens if the limits are exceeded? Does it stop functioning or I’m I prompted to purchase the Pro version. I don’t mind paying at that point because I wouldn’t want a purchaser to be inconvenienced.

-What is the free version missing with the Background functions? Thanks

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@Pron8 Just out of interest, what do you believe “Netlify” is?

I only ask as many of your questions are a little odd, which makes me feel like maybe you think the system is something that it perhaps isn’t.

If you outline what you believe it will do for you, I can help correct any possible misunderstandings.

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Hi. Netlify is a cloud-based platform that provides deployment, hosting, and serverless functions for web development. I look forward to answers to the last questions which will clarify how we want to proceed. Below is our potential workflow and ultimate goal with multiple applications. Just looking for confirmation like we got from the first response. Thanks

  1. Create Interactive Content in Articulate Storyline (exported as HTML5).
  2. Set Up a Form with Netlify Forms to capture user input.
  3. Process the Form Data with a serverless function using Netlify Functions.
  4. Generate an Interactive PDF using PDFGen.app (or a similar PDF generation service).
  5. Deliver the Generated PDF either by email or provide a downloadable link.
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@Pron8 It’s possible to achieve your 1 - 5, but would require custom development by your developer.

To answer your questions:

Netlify’s systems assume that you’re hosting with them, (as per the mockup created by your developer).

I’m not sure what this question means.

Netlify can correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t believe Netlify provide any solution for this.
There is no persistent storage for files generated at runtime.
Nor is there a password system for limiting access to individual files.

Since you’re already using AWS you may consider using something like S3.

It depends on the plan.
Free plan - your services are suspended until the next calendar month
Starter plan - you’re charged for overages at the advertised rates
Pro plan - you’re charged for overages at the advertised rates (but have higher base limits)

The Free/Starter plan’s don’t have access to Background functions.
You must have a Pro account to access those.

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That’s helpful but I noticed you differentiated between Free and Starter Plans.
The website combines them as “Free & Starter”
Are they the same or different? Please provide a link if different

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They’re extremely similar but not identical, which is why I outlined them separately.

The ‘Free’ plan is also new as of 10 days ago, you can read their announcement posts here:

I’d say they’re listed together on the pricing page because:

  • It was a quick way for them to insert the ‘Free’ plan without changing the layout
  • Both plans start with the same inclusions, so it prevents listing identical information twice

They also show them separately in the blog post linked above:

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Much appreciated!!!