I still purchased a creator account on nostr:npub1nxy4qpqnld6kmpphjykvx2lqwvxmuxluddwjamm4nc29ds3elyzsm5avr7 because I believe they offer a useful service at a good price, and I think rewarding the people who are building the tools on top of the Nostr protocol is needed ( nostr:npub137c5pd8gmhhe0njtsgwjgunc5xjr2vmzvglkgqs5sjeh972gqqxqjak37w👍).

Other free options include nostr:npub1zdr58j526qsrkdjhcg9xs60xfutqeey2ucugms04efnlx3spnmns2eqha9 nostr:npub1zxzmle6ysrvsqa4fujq352hsvclhu5faenyl6qnvxy3ux229z2aslmvwsx and nostrimg.com.

Nostr is awash with choice, or you can build your own! I'm sure a no fee, unlimited, ad-free, privacy respecting video service would be quite popular 😂

I've paid for like 15 relays, 3 of which I still use. Not even mad, cost me a couple daily DCA worth of sats total, and helped devs and relay runners figure out what sort of setup would work for running a good relay. The paid ones that remain are solid( nostr:npub18kzz4lkdtc5n729kvfunxuz287uvu9f64ywhjz43ra482t2y5sks0mx5sz 👍), plus great free options are available now as well!

Free public relay

nostr:npub16fcy8ynknssdv7s487nh4p2h4vr3aun64lpfea45d7h4sts9jheqevshgh @nostr.band

Sends your notes to multiple relay

nostr:npub1mutnyacc9uc4t5mmxvpprwsauj5p2qxq95v4a9j0jxl8wnkfvuyque23vg blaster relay

I think it is important to remember Nostr is a in development beta test of a new free, uncensored, decentralized social media protocol. It is created and maintained by a loose, growing coalition of volunteers & friends. I'll bet the thing that makes Nostr big hasn't even been imagined yet. Copying what already exists, but free, won't be it.

It might be wise to maintain some perspective. You're comparing Nostr to centralized & controlled, decade old social media platforms ran by some of the world's largest corporations. 🤔