Streaming platform development, video and audio on demand
We build streaming platforms from scratch: custom video/audio player, accounts with subscriptions, automatic media transcoding, AI recommendations and an integrated CDN. A streaming platform typically takes 3–6 months and starts from 10,000 EUR, with 2+ projects already delivered. Ideal for content creators and media companies, we build them in Next.js and PostgreSQL, with European hosting.
What a properly built streaming platform includes
A streaming platform is not just a “play” button. The difference is made by the components your users don't see but do feel: smooth playback at any internet speed, subscriptions that run on their own and recommendations that keep people on the platform.
Custom video/audio player
Your own player, tailored to your brand, with smooth playback, adaptive quality and full control over the experience.
Accounts with subscriptions
Sign-up, plans and recurring payments via Stripe, with content access based on the active subscription.
Personalized AI recommendations
Suggestions based on viewing history that keep users on the platform and increase time spent.
Automatic media transcoding
Every uploaded file is automatically converted into the right formats and resolutions for any device.
Integrated high-performance CDN
Fast content delivery from the nearest node, with no buffering, wherever your users are.
Content consumption analytics
See what's being watched, for how long and where people drop off — data that guides your editorial decisions.
How much streaming platform development costs
We publish real ranges, not “from 99 EUR”. The final quote comes after a Discovery session in which we define the critical flows together. More details in the web app cost guide and in the MVP cost & timeline guide.
Streaming MVP
10,000–25,000 EUR
Validating the idea: custom player, accounts with subscriptions, basic upload and transcoding, one content catalog, admin panel
Mature media platform
30,000+ EUR
Advanced AI recommendations, live streaming and VOD, scaled CDN, detailed reports, multiple integrations, SLA and scaling
Monthly operation
200–800 EUR/month
European hosting, CDN, monitoring, backups, security updates — grows with content volume and traffic
See also our pricing packages, the SaaS platform development page, e-learning platforms or the complete guide to custom software development.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to develop a streaming platform?
Usually 3–6 months to the first launchable version. The exact duration depends on the content catalog, live streaming and the integrations required — we set it together in the Discovery session.
How much does a streaming/media platform cost?
A streaming platform starts from 10,000 EUR for an MVP, while a mature media platform exceeds 30,000 EUR. We publish real ranges so you can budget correctly; the final quote comes after Discovery.
Who owns the source code?
You do, 100%. On handover you get full access to the repository, documentation and the CI/CD pipeline — with no dependence on us.
What technologies do you build on?
Our typical stack: Next.js and React for the application, PostgreSQL for data, media transcoding and an integrated CDN for delivery, European hosting (relevant for GDPR). We choose pragmatically, not by fashion.
Do you support live streaming and video on demand (VOD)?
Yes — we build a custom player that supports both VOD and live. Uploaded content is transcoded automatically into the right formats, and AI recommendations help users discover what to watch next.