VPlayed: Building Custom VOD Platforms Costs $25K-$100K+ with Multi-DRM
VPlayed published a guide detailing the technical infrastructure and monetization models required to build a Video-On-Demand (VOD) website, including multi-DRM security, global CDN delivery, and hybrid monetization. The guide outlines a 10-step process for developing, launching, and growing a VOD platform, citing projected global VOD revenues of $786.10 billion by 2032. It also estimates the cost of building a custom VOD website between $25,000 and $100,000+.
Key Takeaways
- Global VOD revenue is projected to reach $786.10 billion by 2032.
- A custom VOD website, featuring multi-DRM and global CDN, is estimated to cost $25,000 to $100,000+.
- VPlayed's 10-step guide covers VOD hosting, content security (Multi-DRM, AES-256), and hybrid monetization models.
- Essential VOD platform features include scalable cloud infrastructure, global CDN, adaptive bitrate streaming, and content management systems.
Why It Matters
The detailed breakdown from VPlayed highlights the significant investment and technical complexity involved in launching a competitive VOD service. This underscores the fragmented landscape beyond major players like Netflix and Amazon, indicating a growing market for niche content providers willing to build their own infrastructure. The projected $786.10 billion global VOD revenue by 2032 also signals continued market expansion and monetization opportunities across various models. Industry leaders should track how platform providers continue to simplify the technical barriers and cost of entry for new VOD entrants, particularly regarding content security and global delivery.
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