devarithm
50+ Shipped by our founders·3 Countries·100% Senior-led

Streaming software that holds when the traffic spikes.

We design, build, and rank media and entertainment software for OTT platforms, media houses, and content creators. Content, distribution, and monetisation in one system — engineered from day one to be found by the audience searching for it.

OTT Platforms/Live & VOD Streaming/Monetisation/Content Recommendations
50+
Products shipped by the founding team
3
Countries — India · UAE · UK
100%
Senior-led delivery

The problems media and entertainment teams bring us.

Almost every engagement starts in the left column. The right column is what we build instead.

What we hear

Content storage, publishing, and distribution split across fragmented systems that were never designed to talk to each other.

What we build

A unified platform for content management, distribution, and operations, so publishing is one workflow instead of five.

What we hear

Streaming performance that holds up in a demo and falls apart the moment real devices and real networks show up.

What we build

Adaptive streaming infrastructure that adjusts to device and connection, so playback stays smooth instead of buffering.

What we hear

Monetisation locked to one model — usually ads or a single subscription tier — with no room to add another.

What we build

Flexible monetisation supporting subscriptions, ads, and pay-per-view, so the revenue model can evolve with the audience.

What we hear

Clunky discovery that leaves good content buried, so users churn before they find what would have kept them.

What we build

Personalised content discovery built on viewing behaviour, so relevant content surfaces instead of getting lost in the catalogue.

What we hear

No real visibility into what audiences watch, for how long, or what actually drives engagement.

What we build

Built-in analytics tracking user behaviour and content performance, so decisions are made on data instead of guesswork.

What we hear

A platform that cannot hold during a live event or a big content drop, when traffic is exactly when it matters most.

What we build

Scalable architecture built for high traffic and real-time demand, so a spike in interest becomes growth, not downtime.

What we build for media and entertainment businesses.

From OTT platforms to content management systems to monetisation infrastructure. Most engagements combine three or four of these.

Design → Build → Rank
Discoverability & Search Visibility
01

The site, content, and technical SEO that put your platform in front of searching audiences — and inside the answers AI assistants give them.

  • —Technical SEO engineered into the build
  • —Structured data for AI answer engines
  • —Content and title pages written to be cited
Operational
OTT Platform Development
02

End-to-end OTT platforms with user management, content libraries, and subscription flows, built to launch and scale independently.

Live & VOD Streaming
03

Reliable live and on-demand streaming with adaptive playback that adjusts to connection speed, without buffering or drop-offs.

Media Content Management System
04

Centralised upload, organisation, tagging, and publishing for large media libraries, without the manual overhead.

Subscription, Billing & Monetisation
05

Flexible payment systems with plans, renewals, and paywalls, built to generate consistent revenue without manual tracking.

Media Analytics & Audience Insights
06

Tracking of what users watch, how long they stay, and what drives engagement, feeding directly into content and business decisions.

AI Content Recommendation Engines
07

Relevant content surfaced by behaviour and viewing pattern, built to increase watch time and bring users back.

Multi-Platform App Development
08

Consistent experiences across web, mobile, and Smart TV, so audiences reach your content on whatever device they have.

DRM & Content Security
09

Controlled access, encryption, and usage restrictions that protect premium content from piracy and unauthorised distribution.

Who this is for.

We build for media businesses moving from fragmented, unreliable systems to a platform that holds at scale.

01
OTT & Streaming Platforms

Structured content libraries, subscription systems, and multi-device delivery, built for faster launch and better retention without relying on third-party platforms.

02
Media Houses & Broadcasters

A centralised system for content production, management, and distribution, publishing consistently across web, mobile, and TV.

03
Content Creators & Studios

Custom platforms that host, organise, and monetise your own content, giving you full control over audience experience and revenue.

04
Sports & Live Event Platforms

Optimised streaming infrastructure for low-delay, stable live playback during high-traffic, real-time events.

05
EdTech & Webinar Platforms

Structured content delivery for video-based learning, user tracking, and access control, keeping content organised and secure.

DESIGN → BUILD → RANK

A platform nobody discovers is a library nobody opens.

Discovery decides whether great content gets watched. Search and AI visibility is a first-class discipline here, engineered from day one rather than bolted on after launch.

01Engineered for search from day one
Site architecture, page speed, and semantic structure are design decisions we make before the first screen is drawn, not fixes applied once rankings disappoint.
02Structured for AI answer engines
Titles, catalogues, and content pages are marked up as structured data and written as extractable, factual statements, so ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews can cite you accurately.
03Content pages that compound
Title and catalogue pages built as a content system rather than one-off pages, so organic reach grows with your library instead of flattening.
04Measured after launch
Rankings, citations, and inbound audience growth are tracked as platform metrics, and we keep working on them as part of ongoing support.

Want to see what this looks like for your platform?

A free consultation covers your current systems, the quick wins, and a scoped estimate.

What media and entertainment software costs to build.

Indicative India-market ranges for custom media and entertainment software. Cost moves with streaming capability, monetisation features, and how many platforms you need to support.

Foundational
₹6L – ₹18L
$7,000 – $20,000

Simple video platforms with core features — content upload, playback, and basic user access.

Most projects start here
Operational
₹18L – ₹45L
$20,000 – $55,000

Multi-user platforms with subscriptions, content management, analytics, and cross-device support.

Enterprise
₹45L – ₹1Cr+
$55,000 – $120,000+

Full-scale OTT platforms with live streaming, AI recommendations, monetisation, and multi-platform apps.

Your number depends on streaming capability, monetisation features, and platform breadth. We give you a scoped figure after discovery, not before it.

How we build media and entertainment software.

01
Requirement Mapping

We map your business model, content type, audience, and growth goals, so the platform is scoped for what it actually needs to support.

02
Architecture Planning

Content flow, streaming setup, and integrations designed to handle traffic, growth, and future feature additions.

03
Build in Vertical Slices

Content management, streaming, user flows, and monetisation built as modular, complete pieces rather than layers that meet only at the end.

04
Test, Deploy, Support

Cross-device and cross-network testing before launch, then ongoing monitoring and improvement as your audience and content grow.

The stack we build media platforms on.

Frontend
ReactNext.jsTypeScriptReact Native
Backend
Node.jsNestJSGoPython
Streaming
HLS/DASHAWS MediaLiveMuxFFmpeg
Data
PostgreSQLMongoDBRedisElasticsearch
Cloud & DevOps
AWSCloudflareDockerTerraform
Integrations
StripeWidevine/FairPlay DRMSegment
Built for peak traffic

Adaptive bitrate streaming and CDN-first delivery, so a viral moment or live event scales the platform instead of breaking it.

AI where it changes the outcome

Recommendation models trained on watch history and behaviour, so discovery drives watch time instead of leaving it to chance.

DRM by design

Content protection built into the architecture from the start, since retrofitting DRM after launch means touching every playback path.

WHY DEVARITHM

Why media and entertainment companies choose us.

01
Built for Real-World Scale

Platforms designed to handle actual user behaviour — traffic spikes, concurrent streams, heavy content loads — not just testing environments.

02
Performance & UX First

Fast load times, smooth playback, and intuitive navigation, because that directly decides how long users stay and whether they come back.

03
50+ Products Shipped Across 3 Countries

Our founders have shipped more than 50 products and web apps end-to-end across India, the UAE, and the UK — including platforms built to hold under real concurrent load.

04
Built Around Your Revenue Model

Subscriptions, ads, or pay-per-view — the platform is aligned to how you actually make money, not a generic monetisation template.

05
Design-Led, Development-Driven

Interfaces designed for discovery and retention first, because a confusing catalogue loses viewers before content ever plays.

06
Lifetime Support, Not a Handoff

Lifetime support is the default engagement here, not an upsell. You get a long-term technical partner, not a delivery vendor.

What changes after the build.

Streaming Performance
Before

Frequent buffering and performance issues

After

Stable, optimised playback with reduced downtime

Content Management
Before

Slow, manual publishing workflows

After

Faster, automated content management

User Analytics
Before

Limited visibility into user behaviour

After

Clear analytics and performance insights

Platform Scalability
Before

Difficulty scaling during peak traffic

After

Scalable infrastructure built for growth

Being Found
Before

Invisible to audiences searching for content

After

Indexed, structured, and cited where audiences are actually looking

Build media software that scales when it matters most.

A free consultation gets you an analysis of your current systems and workflows, the quick-win opportunities, a clear project scope and timeline, and transparent pricing for your specific needs.

Media and entertainment software development — common questions.

How much does custom media and entertainment software cost?

Custom media and entertainment software typically costs ₹6L to ₹1Cr+ (roughly $7,000 to $120,000+) in the India market. Cost depends on streaming capability, monetisation features, and integrations such as payment gateways, analytics, and DRM.

How long does it take to develop a media platform?

Typically three to six months for an MVP with core features. More complex systems — personalisation, live streaming, multi-CDN support — need additional time.

Can the platform integrate with existing systems such as billing, CRM, and analytics?

Yes. We integrate custom media platforms with billing systems, CRM tools, analytics engines, and CDNs, so workflows and data stay unified across your tech stack.

Is the software secure and compliant for content delivery?

Yes. We implement secure authentication, encryption, access control, and content protection, with platforms tested for performance and security before launch.

Will custom software improve engagement over off-the-shelf tools?

Yes. Tailored UX, performance work, and personalisation lead to deeper engagement than generic platforms, because the experience is built around your actual audience.

Can the software handle large audiences and peak traffic?

Yes. Our platforms are architected for scalability, supporting high concurrency and smooth performance during peak events such as live streams or content drops.

Do you provide post-launch support and updates?

Yes. Lifetime support is the default engagement here rather than an upsell — ongoing support, monitoring, and enhancements, keeping the platform optimised as your audience and needs grow.

Can you build support for multiple monetisation models?

Yes. We build systems that support subscriptions, advertising, pay-per-view, and hybrid models, so you can diversify revenue instead of committing to one.

Do you handle search visibility for streaming and content platforms?

Yes, and it is engineered in from day one rather than added after launch. That covers technical SEO, structured data so AI answer engines can cite your catalogue accurately, and content pages built as a system.

How do you ensure quality and performance before launch?

Every build goes through QA, load testing, and security checks across devices and network conditions, so reliability holds under real usage rather than just a demo.