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OTT & Video Streaming Platform Development

Netflix/Hotstar-style OTT with DRM streaming, subscriptions and multi-device apps

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Investment
₹5,00,000 - ₹35,00,000
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Timeline
12-22 weeks
Signal
Stream to TV, web & mobile
What this unlocks when delivered right. The number that makes the business case.
500+
Projects shipped
8 yrs
In business
7
Countries
4.8★
Client rating
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01 Overview

Audiences watch on every screen, and OTT is how brands and studios reach them. AdelSocial builds OTT and video streaming platforms with DRM-protected adaptive streaming, subscriptions, multi-device apps (mobile, web, TV) and recommendations, so you can launch a Netflix or Hotstar-style service for your content.

02 The Challenges

Problems we solve

The operational friction killing growth right now. Each one eliminated by what we build.

01

Content piracy

Unprotected video gets ripped and redistributed.

02

Buffering & quality

Poor streaming and no adaptive bitrate lose viewers.

03

Multi-device reach

Users expect apps on mobile, web and smart TV.

04

Monetisation

Needs subscriptions, rentals or ads to be viable.

03 Capabilities

Everything we ship

Standard in every engagement. Add more, remove some — each build adapts to your scope.

01
🎥

DRM Streaming

Adaptive bitrate HLS/DASH with Widevine/FairPlay DRM.

02
💳

Subscriptions & Rentals

Plans, pay-per-view, coupons and free trials.

03
📱

Multi-Device Apps

Android, iOS, web and Android TV / Fire TV apps.

04
🔍

Recommendations

Personalised feeds, continue-watching and search.

05
📡

Live & VOD

Live events plus on-demand catalogue support.

06
📊

Analytics

Watch time, retention, revenue and content reports.

04 Stack

Built with modern, battle-tested tech

We pick the stack based on your scale, team and 5-year maintainability — not what's trendy.

Apps
  • Flutter / native
  • Android TV / Fire TV
  • Web
Backend
  • Node.js / Laravel
  • Transcoding pipeline
  • Subscriptions
Infra
  • DRM + CDN
  • PostgreSQL
  • AWS Media
05 Process

How we ship

Transparent, milestone-based process with weekly demos. No black box, ever.

01

Discovery & Scoping

We map your requirements, users and success metrics for the media & entertainment, then lock scope, milestones and a fixed quote.

Duration
1 week
02

UI/UX Design

Wireframes to pixel-perfect screens for every flow, reviewed with you before a line of code is written.

Duration
1-2 weeks
03

Architecture & Setup

Database schema, API design, cloud infrastructure and a security baseline built for your scale.

Duration
1 week
04

Development

Feature-by-feature builds shipped to a staging URL every week for your live feedback.

Duration
3-10 weeks
05

QA, Security & Testing

Manual and automated testing, load testing and a security pass before anything goes live.

Duration
1-2 weeks
06

Launch & Support

Deployment or app-store submission, plus post-launch support, monitoring and iteration.

Duration
Ongoing
06 Investment

Transparent pricing

Starting points based on business stage. Every tier is customizable — the final number depends on scope.

Starter
₹5,00,000

Startups & MVPs

  • DRM Streaming
  • Subscriptions & Rentals
  • Multi-Device Apps
  • Admin dashboard
  • 3 months support
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Enterprise
Custom Quote

Large-scale & enterprise

  • Everything in Growth
  • Analytics
  • Custom integrations & white-label
  • Dedicated project manager
  • 12 months support + SLA
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07 FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does an OTT platform cost in India?

It starts around ₹5,00,000 and ranges up to ₹35,00,000 with TV apps, DRM and live streaming.

Can you build a Netflix or Hotstar style app?

Yes — DRM streaming, subscriptions, multi-device apps and recommendations, customised to your content and brand.

How is content protected?

We use encrypted adaptive streaming with Widevine/FairPlay DRM and watermarking.

Do you build smart TV apps?

Yes — Android TV, Fire TV and web alongside mobile apps.

What monetisation models are supported?

Subscriptions, pay-per-view rentals, ads (AVOD) and hybrid models.

Let's build

Ready to ship?

Book a 30-minute consultation. We'll scope your project, estimate accurately, and share recommendations — no sales pressure, no obligations.