Vertical Solution · Media & Streaming

OTT App DevelopmentSVOD · AVOD · Live TV · CMS

Launch subscription, ad-supported and live TV services from Miracuves ready-made OTT bases - viewer apps on the web, iOS and Android, a content CMS, billing and the admin console - in 6 working days of build time, from $3,699, with 100% source code ownership. The base, the payment provider and your branding are agreed in writing before you pay.

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  • 6 Working Days Build
  • Viewer · Producer · Admin
  • From $3,699
  • 100% Source Code
$3,699OTT bases from
$3,699Netflix subscription base
6 daysMiracuves build time
60 daysGuidance window after launch
Netflix and ReelShort bases ready to brand
  • $3,699Starting price
  • 6 DaysBuild time, FACT-005
  • 3 AppsViewer · Producer · Admin
  • 90+Clone solutions
  • 100%Source code yours
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In short

Miracuves launches OTT services - subscription, ad-supported, hybrid and live TV - from ready-made bases with viewer apps for the web, iOS and Android, a producer panel, a content CMS and an admin console. Prices start from $3,699; the Netflix subscription base is $3,699. Miracuves builds it in 6 working days, the source code is 100% yours, and native TV apps are quoted separately.

Our Approach

How Miracuves deploys streaming and OTT platforms

With 9,000+ projects delivered, Miracuves starts every OTT launch from a base where the player, the content CMS, subscription billing, viewer profiles and the admin console already work, so the weeks go into your catalog, your plans and your brand instead of a year of greenfield media engineering. Engineers who want the stack detail can read the Flutter and AWS pages.

Who this is for: content owners, niche streamers, broadcasters and educators who want a streaming service under their own name on the web and in both app stores, with a price published up front, the code and the subscriber list held by them, and a single company to call during app review. Sign-up, playback, casting and renewals are played through on real Android and iOS phones before handover, and the CDN, storage and payment keys plus every admin and producer login go into your delivery pack, so your team can run the service alone.

Work begins with an NDA, then a written scope that settles the base, whether viewers pay by subscription, watch with ads or both, which CDN and storage carry the video, which payment provider bills subscribers, which territories your licenses cover, and whose developer accounts publish the apps. Entitlement, playback and billing are exercised on release builds, and the admin and producer roles are verified before anything is handed over. You can reach Miracuves through app review and for the 60 days of guidance that follow.

When a ready-made base may not fit: studio-grade DRM contracts and sub-second live sports latency at global scale need bespoke media engineering, and native TV store apps (Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Roku, Tizen, webOS) are custom add-ons. The base reaches the living room by casting from the phone apps to Apple TV and Android TV.

  • Playback profiled on release builds, never in development mode
  • Entitlement checked at playback from day one
  • Sign-up, playback and casting tested on real phones before store submission
  • Admin panel included: catalog, plans, territories and analytics pre-wired
  • 100% source code + IP transfer at handoff: not licensed hosting
9,000+Projects delivered
3,900+Apps published by Miracuves
90+Ready-made solutions to start from
6 daysReady-made clone delivery
2-8wMiracuves custom build timelines
100%Source code ownership

Decisions First

What you have to decide before an OTT build starts

Streaming economics are decided by choices made before launch: what you pay per delivered hour, whether rights holders will accept your protection, and how much of the catalog a viewer can reach for free.

Rights

What you are licensed to show

Territory, window and device restrictions dictated by your content agreements. These constrain the product more than any technical decision.

Scoped upfront
DRM

Protection your licensors accept

Widevine, FairPlay and PlayReady are usually contractual requirements rather than choices, and they change what playback is possible on which device.

Scoped upfront
Model

Subscription, ad-funded, or both

This decides the entire billing architecture and cannot be swapped cheaply later, because entitlement logic sits under everything.

Scoped upfront
Delivery

What a streamed hour costs you

Encoding ladders and CDN choices set your unit economics. Streaming at higher quality than your audience can see is money burned every hour.

In the base
Entitlement

Who can watch what, right now

Concurrency limits, device registration and geo-restriction enforced at playback rather than trusted to the client.

In the base
Catalog

How content gets in and stays current

Ingest, encoding, metadata and scheduling workflows your team runs without engineering help.

In the base

Platform Anatomy

Viewer apps · Producer panel · Admin

Every OTT deployment includes three complete surfaces - 45 production features, not a stripped MVP. The viewer app runs on the web, iOS and Android and casts to Apple TV and Android TV; the producer panel and the admin console run in the browser. Native TV store apps are custom add-ons.

Viewer Apps

Web, iOS & Android · store-ready
15 features
  • Personalized home & continue watching
  • Adaptive bitrate streaming playback
  • Offline download for premium tiers
  • Multi-profile household accounts
  • Parental controls & PIN locks
  • Watchlist & content discovery
  • Chromecast / AirPlay casting
  • In-app subscriptions & upgrades
  • Push alerts for new episodes
  • Multi-language audio & subtitles
  • Live TV from free channel sources
  • Social share & clip highlights
  • Quality & data-saver modes
  • Cross-device resume sync
  • In-app support & FAQ

Producer Panel

Web console · browser-based
15 features
  • Content upload & metadata tagging
  • Thumbnail & trailer management
  • Analytics - views, retention, revenue
  • Monetization tier configuration
  • Comment moderation tools
  • Scheduled publish & premiere
  • Rights & geo-restriction settings
  • Payout & royalty dashboard
  • Collaborator role management
  • Live stream go-live controls
  • Sponsorship & ad marker insertion
  • Multi-language caption upload
  • Content policy compliance checks
  • API ingest for bulk catalog
  • Milestone alerts

Admin Panel

Web console · browser-based
15 features
  • Content catalog & CMS management
  • Subscription plan & pricing engine
  • DRM as a paid add-on (licence fees go to the DRM provider)
  • CDN & encoding pipeline monitoring
  • User account & ban management
  • Revenue & churn analytics
  • Promo & coupon campaigns
  • Rights management & takedowns
  • Ad insertion & sponsorship rules
  • Multi-region content licensing
  • Fraud & piracy detection rules
  • Push notification broadcasts
  • Partner API & webhook access
  • Compliance & age-gating settings
  • Platform health & SLA dashboards

Choose Your Route

Ready-made vs custom vs white-label - which fits your streaming service

Three ways to put a streaming service in front of viewers. They differ in who owns the code and the subscriber list, which screens you reach at launch, and who pays for every streamed hour.

MetricFive things that decide cost, speed and reach
Miracuves

Ready-made base

Netflix or ReelShort base, rebranded

Custom build

Designed around your catalog and devices

White-label SaaS

A hosted OTT platform, rented

01Time to launch
6 working daysBuild time on record, FACT-005
2-8 weeksLonger scopes get a written date
Days to weeksHowever long the vendor's setup queue runs
02What you pay
From $3,699Paid once, price shown on the product page
Scoped quoteBilled by milestone, agreed up front
Recurring feeOften plus usage, for as long as you stream
03Code and subscriber data
100% yoursPlayer, CMS and billing logic included
100% yoursTransferred to your account
The vendor keeps the codeSubscriber export on the vendor's terms
04Screens at launch
Web, iOS and AndroidTVs reached by casting to Apple TV and Android TV
Native TV store appsFire TV, Roku, Tizen, webOS and more, as scoped
The vendor's device listNew screens arrive on the vendor's roadmap
05Best for
SVOD, AVOD, hybrid and short dramaWhere a base already runs the model
Studio DRM or live sports at scaleAnything the bases do not cover
Testing whether a catalog sellsBefore owning a product
Start from a ready-made base if…

your service is subscription, ad-supported or hybrid streaming on the web and phones, or a vertical short-drama app, and you want the code and the subscriber data from day one. Browse the Netflix Clone or the ReelShort Clone.

Choose custom or white-label if…

you need native apps in the TV stores, a studio's DRM contract or sub-second live sports latency (custom, scoped in writing), or you only want to see whether your catalog finds paying viewers before owning anything (white-label).

Before You Launch

What streaming founders settle before an OTT build

Five questions that settle the base, the budget, the screens you reach on day one, and the split between your obligations and Miracuves' work.

Subscription, ad-supported or short drama: which base fits?

Start from how viewers pay. If they subscribe to a long-form catalog, watch free with ads, or both, the Netflix base fits: profiles, continue watching, plans, the content CMS and the producer panel are already running, at $3,699 today. If they unlock vertical episodes with coins, the ReelShort and DramaBox base fits, at $3,999; it also sells five paid Plus modules: adaptive streaming (HLS), DRM, season voting, content import and regional pricing.

If your catalog is made by creators rather than licensed, the creator-subscription and personalized-video bases on this page are the closer match.

What does an OTT platform cost to launch and to run?

The base is paid for once, at the price on its product page: from $3,699 today. For that you get the viewer apps, the producer panel and the admin console in your brand, deployed to your own hosting, and the code moves to your repository.

Streaming also has running costs that grow with every hour watched, billed by the providers rather than by Miracuves: CDN bandwidth, video storage and encoding, payment fees, hosting, and a DRM vendor if your licensors insist on one. We price them against your catalog before you commit. Native TV store apps, studio DRM and low-latency live sports are custom work, usually 2-8 weeks, quoted in writing.

What should be ready before the 6 working days start?

Miracuves' part is 6 working days of build time, and it does not stretch. The things that can stretch the calendar are yours: store accounts, payment onboarding and content paperwork. Starting them the week you sign keeps launch day where you want it:

  • Apple and Google developer accounts in your company's name, already verified
  • A CDN and storage account for the video, such as AWS S3 or Cloudflare Stream
  • A payment provider approved for recurring billing, with KYC finished
  • Launch titles with signed rights, artwork, subtitles and metadata
  • Your logo, colors, app names, hosting and a domain

Who owns content rights, DRM and viewer privacy?

The base supplies the technical controls: geo-restriction by territory, concurrent-stream and device limits, age gating, kids profiles with PIN locks, and an entitlement check before every stream. What those controls enforce comes from your contracts: which titles you may show, in which countries, in which window and under which protection.

DRM is a license between you, your DRM vendor and your licensors; Miracuves connects the vendor you choose during delivery rather than claiming protection the base does not carry on its own. COPPA, GDPR and national content rules are for your counsel to interpret, and the admin gives your team the settings to apply their advice.

Which streaming businesses have launched on these bases?

The Miracuves portfolio publishes five client projects built on the Netflix base. Each started from the same player, CMS and billing, each client spent the engagement on what made the service theirs, and in every case the source code was transferred to the client's own account:

  • PragPlay - a regional OTT streaming service
  • Loveshots - an OTT streaming platform launched on its own brand
  • URView - OTT streaming with its own content pipeline and parental controls
  • Tower University - a learning platform with a streaming experience
  • DopeNetwork - live streaming and creator video

How It Works

OTT viewer journey - browse to binge

One viewer's evening through the base, from the home screen to the renewal and the reports it feeds.

  1. User discovers content

    Personalized recommendations, search, and editorial rails drive first play within seconds.

  2. Streaming session begins

    Adaptive bitrate delivery with resume position synced across devices.

  3. Engagement signals captured

    Watch time, completion, and interaction feed recommendation models.

  4. Monetization event triggers

    Subscription renewal, rental, ad impression, or tip - recorded in billing ledger.

  5. Creator & platform analytics update

    Dashboards refresh for content owners and admin revenue reporting.

Adaptive

Playback starts

CDN-backed streaming with adaptive bitrate.

Auto

Billing renewed

Stripe or Razorpay subscription cycles.

Offline

Downloads sync

Encrypted offline viewing on mobile devices.

Revenue Model

6 ways your OTT platform generates revenue

Plan prices, rentals, ad slots and coupons are all admin settings, which means any of the six lines below can go live on launch day. Scope, integrations and timeline are confirmed in writing before payment.

Subscription SVOD

Monthly or annual plans for ad-free access and premium content.

Example: $8.99/mo standard

Transactional TVOD

Rent or buy individual titles and live events.

Example: $4.99 rental

Advertising AVOD

Pre-roll, mid-roll, and sponsored content for free tiers.

Example: $8-25 CPM

Creator Revenue Share

Platform share of tips, memberships, and brand deals.

Example: 20-30% take rate

Premium Tier Upsells

4K, downloads, multi-screen, and family plans.

Example: +$4/mo upgrade

Licensing & Syndication

B2B content licensing to telcos and hospitality partners.

Example: enterprise deals

Illustrative only: the example prices are typical of streaming services and are there to size each line, not figures from a Miracuves client. What you earn depends on your catalog, your territories and ad demand where your viewers live.

Who This Is For

Who should launch an OTT platform?

Four kinds of business launch streaming services on these bases most often.

Niche Streamers

A subscription service for one genre, language or region, with a catalog and a price a general streamer will never give that audience.

Faith, sports, edu

Content Studios

Your own catalog sold direct to viewers, with release windows, territories and rentals you set instead of a distributor.

Independent film

Telcos

A branded streaming app to bundle with mobile or broadband plans; carrier billing and subscriber sync are scoped in writing.

Emerging markets

Educators

Course video behind a paywall, arranged as series and seasons, with progress that resumes on any device.

EdTech crossover

Why Miracuves

How Miracuves compares to typical OTT vendors

Viewers judge a streaming service on playback; investors judge it on who owns the subscriber base. Hold any vendor, Miracuves included, to the terms below.

  • Source code and subscriber data100% yours
  • CMS and admin consoleIncluded
  • Web app for viewersIncluded
  • Casting to Apple TV and Android TVIncluded
  • Native TV store appsWritten quote
  • NDA before details sharedDay one
  • Guidance after launch60 days
  1. 01

    We publish prices - most vendors don't

    Configuring a player, CMS and billing that already run is known work, so every ready-made OTT base carries its price on its product page. Only custom modules, such as native TV apps, need a written quote.

  2. 02

    Source code is yours, not licensed

    Some vendors keep the player or the CMS as a licensed component, or tie you to their hosting. Miracuves transfers 100% of the IP, CMS included, so any developer can take the codebase further.

  3. 03

    Admin panel isn't an upsell

    A cheap viewer app often turns expensive once the CMS and the admin console are priced separately. With Miracuves the viewer apps, the producer panel and the admin are one price.

  4. 04

    Real devices, not just emulators

    An emulator will not show a stream stalling on a weak network, a cast session dropping, or a renewal failing. Every OTT build is played on physical iOS and Android phones and in desktop browsers.

  5. 05

    Honest timelines, not marketing numbers

    Miracuves states 6 working days of build time on a ready-made base and 2-8 weeks for custom work, and documents any extension in writing before payment - not surprise SOWs mid-project.

Architecture

Media architecture - CDN, DRM, and adaptive bitrate

Every title and every play passes through one API layer: the producer panel publishes, the admin decides who may watch where, and the viewer apps ask before a stream starts.

  • 01

    Viewer apps & producer panel

    Adaptive playback, profiles, downloads and casting on the web, iOS and Android; uploads and scheduling in the browser.

  • 02

    Content CMS admin

    Catalog, DRM policies, geo rules, and subscription plan builder.

  • 03

    Streaming pipeline

    CDN ingest, transcoding hooks, and playback analytics.

  • 04

    Billing & entitlements

    SVOD, TVOD, and AVOD models with churn reporting.

A producer uploads a titleMetadata, artwork and the rights window go with it
The pipeline encodes itOne rendition per bitrate, pushed to your CDN
A viewer presses playPlan, device count and territory are checked first
The play is countedWatch time feeds the producer and revenue reports

Built withAWS DevelopmentNext.js Development90+ ready-made solutions

Technology Stack

OTT stack - CMS, CDN, billing and the apps

What the OTT bases are built from. Full architecture notes are part of the handover pack.

FL
Flutter 3.24+Viewer apps
Dt
Dart 3.5App language
Lv
LaravelBackend REST API
No
Node.jsReal-time services
FB
FirebaseAuth · FCM · Firestore
GM
Google MapsLocation services
💳
Stripe/RazorpayPayments · payouts
Ws
WebSocketsLive events · chat
Rd
RedisCache · job queues
My
MySQLPrimary data store
Sq
SQLite/HiveOffline-first cache
Cm
CodemagicCI/CD pipelines
Dk
Docker/AWSInfra & scaling
Sn
SentryCrash & error tracking
Tw
TwilioSMS · OTP verification
Mx
MapboxAlt. mapping provider

Quality Standards

Playback quality across devices and networks

Every OTT deployment passes Miracuves production gates - not emulator-only sign-off.

  • Physical device QAGate
  • Release build profilingGate
  • Security reviewGate
  • Store compliance passGate
  • Handoff packageGate
  • 60-day monitored supportGate

Delivery Gates

Six checkpoints before handoff

01

Physical device QA

Every build is played on real iOS and Android phones and in desktop browsers - playback, casting, push, renewals and background audio behave differently on emulators, so nothing is signed off on an emulator alone.

02

Release build profiling

Profiled on release builds - not debug - before store submission. Start-up time and playback smoothness are judged on the build viewers will install.

03

Security review

Keys live in environment config, never in the code. Admin and producer routes need a login, subscription webhooks are verified with idempotency keys, and a stream starts only after the entitlement check.

04

Store compliance pass

Signing, privacy answers, subscription disclosures and listing copy prepared for the App Store and Play Store; a rejection caused by in-scope work is fixed inside the 60-day window.

05

Handoff package

Repository, environment guide, admin and producer logins, CDN and encoding settings, API docs and a runbook for publishing new titles - not a repository-only drop.

06

60-day monitored support

Playback, crash and renewal regressions caused by in-scope configuration are fixed; Miracuves stays reachable through store review, not only on launch day.

Delivery Process

OTT deployment - 6 working days

CMS populated, DRM hooks, subscription products, and device QA on playback flows. NDA, written scope, milestone visibility, and source handoff are standard - not optional add-ons.

  1. Day 0

    Brief & NDA

    Share your catalog and how viewers will pay on WhatsApp. The NDA is signed the same day, and Miracuves confirms the base (Netflix or ReelShort) and the customization scope.

  2. Day 1-2

    Configuration & Branding

    Your brand on the viewer apps and both panels, plans and payments connected, CDN and storage set up, and starter genres and home rails loaded into the CMS.

  3. Day 2-5

    Customization Sprint

    Agreed changes on top of the base: your home-screen rails, plan rules, subtitle and audio languages, and any flow changes in the written scope.

  4. Day 5-6

    QA on Real Devices

    Played on physical iOS and Android phones and in desktop browsers: sign-up, playback, casting, downloads and renewals, each on release builds.

  5. Day 6

    Handover & Store Submission

    The apps are submitted from your own developer accounts, and the code, documentation and every admin and producer login change hands. Apple's and Google's review runs on their timetable; the 60-day guidance window opens the same day.

Day 0NDA signed
Day 1CMS set up
Day 5Playback QA
Day 6Build handed over

Six days is Miracuves build time, not calendar time

The six days are ours, and they do not run past six. What can add time sits on your side: developer account verification, merchant onboarding and compliance approvals are controlled by the app stores and your payment provider, not by us. We list exactly what you need ready on the first call so you can start those in parallel.

See what you provideFACT-005, audited quarterly

Cost & Pricing

What OTT development costs at Miracuves

Published prices. No request-a-quote wall. Ready-made OTT bases from $3,699; the Netflix subscription base is $3,699 and the ReelShort short-drama base $3,999.

Standard Clone

$3,699 /from

6 working days · scoped

  • Viewer apps + producer panel + admin
  • Your brand on the web, iOS and Android
  • Plans, trials and payments configured
  • CDN, storage and push connected
  • Source code in your repository
  • 60 days of guidance after go-live
Start Standard Deployment
Most Popular

Custom Build

Custom Quote

Scoped before build · milestone billing

  • The base plus modules written for you
  • Native TV apps: Fire TV, Roku, Tizen, webOS
  • Studio DRM or low-latency live sports
  • Multi-language / RTL support
  • Code and IP assigned to you
  • Guidance plus priority fixes
Get a Scope & Quote

Enterprise Platform

Enterprise

Multi-market · SLA · compliance

  • Multi-region catalogs and licensing
  • Several brands on one platform
  • Custom analytics and compliance reporting
  • Dedicated account manager
  • SLA-backed uptime guarantee, first reply within 2 hours
  • Ongoing development retainer
Discuss Enterprise

Cost factors that change the priceCDN and content licensing remain your operations; Miracuves wires the tech stack.

What affects project cost

If your scope matches the published base, the price on the product page is the price. Native TV apps, studio DRM and custom integrations are quoted before payment.

Typical budget ranges

  • Standard clonefrom $3,6996 working days

Custom build: scoped quote · milestone billing.

Enterprise: multi-region, SLA, compliance - contact for written scope.

Client project

What deploying an OTT platform looks like in practice

A real Miracuves client project. Every detail here is taken from its published case study.

PragPlay needed an OTT streaming platform. The Netflix Clone base already carried the mechanics, so the engagement went where their product was actually different. The stack on record for this build: PHP. Other client projects on record for this: Loveshots.

  1. 01

    What already existed

    17 of its 22 building blocks were reused unchanged from the Netflix Clone base, already proven on other engagements.

  2. 02

    What was built for PragPlay

    5 pieces were built for this client: the parts that made the product theirs rather than anyone else's.

  3. 03

    Handover

    3 applications and consoles shipped through development, staging and production, and the source code was transferred to PragPlay's own account.

6 daysBuild time on record
3Applications shipped
100%Source code transferred
Read the full case study
Project record
  • ClientPragPlay
  • SolutionNetflix Clone · MXFlix
  • Delivered2022
  • StackPHP
  • Build time6 working days
  • Source codeTransferred to the client
17 of 22Blocks reused
5Built for this client
9Integrations, each isolated

Client Reviews

What clients say about Miracuves OTT deployments

Clients who launched streaming and creator-subscription products on Miracuves bases, quoted from the client testimonials page.

★★★★★Client testimonial
"Player, CMS, subscriptions and the apps were all there. We brought the content pipeline, our recommendation logic and the parental-control layer. Live in weeks, not the six months a custom build would have cost, and we hit our Q1 window."
BL
Ben Loyd HolmesCo-founder & CTO, URView Media
Netflix Clone
★★★★★Client · Subscription Video
"Miracuves's MXCreator base gave us the subscriptions, the DM, and the pay-per-view flows. We added a custom discovery feed, a creator-collab module, and our branded payouts. We launched in 7 weeks."
LS
Lascelle SwazeyFounder, Pixxie Creations
OnlyFans Clone
★★★★★Client testimonial
"Player, catalogue, subscriptions and the apps were ready. We brought the content pipeline and the branding, and the result reads as our product rather than a template. Live in weeks."
LT
Loveshots TeamFounding team, Loveshots
Netflix Clone
5.0 / 5.0Clutch average rating
4.8 / 5.0Google average rating
Top DeveloperClutch recognition 2024-2025
Read All Reviews

Why Miracuves

Six places to check us before you ever call us

Each one is either run by someone else or open to anyone. Check them in any order; the whole list takes about a minute.

Why clients choose Miracuves

Three promises we would stake the company on

Every promise on this site rests on these three. Each one is something you can check, not something you have to take on trust.

  • 01People you can name

    Our leadership is public, with real LinkedIn profiles, not a stock-photo team page. A named team works your build and sends you progress on WhatsApp every working day.

    Meet the leadership
  • 02Proof over promises

    Every number we publish, pricing, timelines, project counts, is defined and sourced on a public facts ledger. If we can't back a claim, we don't make it.

    Read the facts ledger
  • 03A process with a deadline

    Ready-made platforms go from kickoff to live deployment in 6 working days, guaranteed: miss it for reasons on our side and we work free until launch. Custom builds get a fixed quote after a free feasibility study.

    Get a feasibility study

Frequently Asked

OTT App Development - FAQ

Something not covered here? Ask on WhatsApp and you will usually have an answer within two hours.

Ask us directly
What OTT features ship in a Miracuves streaming clone?

SVOD subscriptions, adaptive bitrate playback, continue watching, multi-profile households, offline downloads, parental controls, and Chromecast/AirPlay are included in Netflix-style bases. Creator upload portals and DRM policy admin configure during deployment. Live TV modules are available on scoped live-streaming clones.

How long does an OTT app deployment take?

Miracuves needs 6 working days to build a ready-made OTT base, CDN hookup included, and 2-8 weeks for custom work. App review and developer account checks are on Apple's and Google's timetable, which is why the first call ends with a list of what to start now. Heavy 4K encoding pipelines or studio-grade DRM may extend scope - Miracuves documents encoding partner requirements before payment.

Can I monetize with subscriptions and pay-per-view?

Yes. Admin plan builder supports monthly, annual, and transactional TVOD pricing. Coupon campaigns and free trials are configurable. Revenue dashboards track MRR, churn, and content performance. Payment processing uses Stripe or regional providers you approve.

Does Miracuves provide content hosting and CDN?

Miracuves integrates your chosen CDN and storage - AWS S3, Cloudflare Stream, or partner encoders - during setup. You supply content rights; Miracuves does not host licensed studio libraries. Technical pipeline for upload, transcode, and playback metadata is configured in admin.

Are OTT apps deployed to TV platforms as well as mobile?

The base ships a web app for viewers, the producer panel and the admin console, plus iOS and Android apps that reach Apple TV and Android TV by casting. Native TV store apps - Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Roku, Tizen and webOS - are custom add-ons, scoped and quoted in writing; Miracuves confirms the device list during the brief.

What is the starting price for OTT development?

Ready-made OTT bases start from $3,699: the Netflix subscription base is $3,699 and the ReelShort short-drama base $3,999. Native TV apps, studio DRM and live modules are quoted in writing on top. Miracuves shares the exact figure against your content model - AVOD-only, SVOD, or hybrid - before NDA signing.

Do I own the OTT platform source code?

100% IP transfer is standard. Your content deals remain yours; the software stack is fully portable. Agencies launching niche genre streamers use this to avoid revenue share SaaS platforms that cap growth.

How does Miracuves handle parental controls and compliance?

PIN locks, kids profiles, and age-gating rules are admin-configurable. Geo-restriction for licensing territories is supported. Legal compliance for COPPA, GDPR, or regional content laws requires your counsel; software provides technical controls to implement policies.

Does Miracuves handle App Store and Google Play submission?

Yes. Every standard deployment includes it: Miracuves signs the builds, writes the listing copy and screenshots, answers the privacy and subscription questions Apple and Google ask of paid video apps, and follows review through on iOS and Android from your developer accounts. Rejections caused by configuration within the agreed scope are addressed during the 60-day support window at no additional cost.

How is a Miracuves vertical deployment different from hiring a freelance developer?

A freelancer usually rebuilds the player, the CMS, billing, the admin and the store pipeline from scratch, and adaptive streaming and entitlement are where those builds tend to stall. Miracuves starts from production-tested ready-made bases, the approach behind 9,000+ delivered projects, under an NDA with IP assignment, a published price and company-backed support, so you launch owning your source code in days rather than after a six-month solo build.

Which Miracuves clients run OTT services on the Netflix base?

PragPlay, Loveshots, URView, Tower University and DopeNetwork all launched on the Netflix base, and each case study is published in the Miracuves portfolio. In every project the source code was transferred to the client's own account, and the client's own work went into content, branding and the modules that made the service theirs.

What running costs should I budget beyond the build price?

CDN bandwidth, video storage and encoding, payment processing fees, hosting, and a DRM vendor if your licensors require one. These grow with viewing and are billed by those providers directly, not by Miracuves; we list each one against your expected catalog and audience before you pay for the build.

Does the OTT base include live TV and DRM?

Live TV, yes: the base carries live channels from various free sources alongside your on-demand catalog. DRM is a paid add-on: we connect the DRM provider your licensors require, and the licence fees are paid to that provider.

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