# CrocOTT

> Self-hosted white-label OTT/IPTV middleware with transparent pricing. Launch your streaming platform on iOS, Android, Smart TV, Roku, Apple TV.

## About

CrocOTT is a self-hosted white-label OTT/IPTV middleware platform built by FastoCloud (founded 2017). It includes an admin panel for subscriber and content management, white-label player apps for all major platforms, and integrates with FastoCloud media server for transcoding, restreaming, and CDN.

CrocOTT runs on your own Linux server - you own 100% of your data, subscriber information, and content. Full GDPR compliance, no vendor lock-in.

## Products

- **CrocOTT Middleware**: Subscriber management, content delivery, EPG, catch-up TV, billing, real-time analytics. $0.20/active subscriber/month.
- **White-Label Player Apps**: Branded apps for iOS, Android, Android TV, Apple TV (tvOS), Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TV (Tizen), LG Smart TV (WebOS), and web browsers. One-time lifetime licenses $500-$4,000.
- **FastoCloud Media Server**: Self-hosted transcoding, restreaming, catchup/DVR, WebRTC, and CDN. Starts at $25/month.
- **CrocOTT SSO**: Unified viewer platform with magic-link auth, multi-provider content aggregation, TV device activation, and Watch-to-Earn USDC rewards. Free for operators.

## Key Features

- Live TV, VOD, EPG, Catch-Up TV, DRM
- White-label apps for all platforms
- Subscriber and billing management
- Real-time analytics dashboard
- Payment gateway integration (Stripe, PayPal, crypto)
- Multi-language support
- REST API and webhooks
- Self-hosted on Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+)

## Pricing

- Middleware: $0.20 per active subscriber per month
- Player apps: $500-$4,000 one-time lifetime license per platform
- Media server: $25-$100/month depending on edition (Community, PRO, PRO ML)
- Setup fee: $300 one-time
- No hidden costs, no sales call required

## Use Cases

- IPTV operators and ISPs
- OTT streaming services
- Sports broadcasting
- Hotel entertainment systems
- Racing and live events
- Combat sports streaming
- Online schools and education platforms

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://crocott.com/): Platform overview and features
- [Pricing](https://crocott.com/pricing.html): Detailed pricing with interactive calculator
- [How It Works](https://crocott.com/how-it-works.html): 3-step setup guide
- [Features](https://crocott.com/featurelist.html): Feature comparison across platform tiers
- [Compare](https://crocott.com/compare.html): CrocOTT vs Setplex, MwareTV, Flussonic, Ministra, AlphaOTT, Uscreen, Muvi, Cleeng
- [SSO](https://crocott.com/sso.html): Unified viewer platform with Watch-to-Earn
- [About](https://crocott.com/about.html): Company info and team
- [Free Trial](https://crocott.com/form.html): Sign up for free trial
- [Blog](https://crocott.com/blog/): Guides, comparisons, and industry insights

## Technical Stack

- Self-hosted on Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+)
- Media processing: GStreamer-based transcoding, restreaming, and CDN
- REST API with webhooks for integration
- Admin panel for subscriber and content management
- Player apps: native iOS (Swift), Android (Kotlin), Smart TV, Roku, web
- Auth: magic-link authentication (no passwords)
- Payments: Stripe, PayPal, cryptocurrency (USDC on Solana)
- Database: runs on your infrastructure - full data ownership

## Competitors

CrocOTT differentiates by being self-hosted with transparent public pricing:

| Platform | Model | Pricing | Self-Hosted |
|----------|-------|---------|-------------|
| **CrocOTT** | Self-hosted middleware | $0.20/subscriber/month (public) | Yes |
| **Setplex** | Cloud SaaS | Custom quote only | No |
| **MwareTV** | Cloud SaaS | Custom quote only | No |
| **Flussonic** | Media server + middleware | Custom quote only | Partial |
| **Ministra (Stalker)** | Legacy middleware | License-based | Yes |
| **AlphaOTT** | Cloud SaaS | Custom quote only | No |
| **Uscreen** | SaaS for creators | From $149/month + revenue share | No |
| **Muvi** | Cloud SaaS | From $399/month | No |
| **Cleeng** | SaaS subscriber mgmt | Custom quote only | No |

CrocOTT is the only middleware that publishes pricing publicly. No sales calls required.

## FAQ

**What is CrocOTT?**
CrocOTT is a self-hosted white-label OTT/IPTV middleware platform. It runs on your own Linux server, giving you full control over subscriber data, content, and branding. It includes an admin panel, white-label player apps for all major platforms, and integrates with FastoCloud media server.

**How much does CrocOTT cost?**
Middleware costs $0.20 per active subscriber per month. Player apps are one-time lifetime licenses ($500-$4,000 per platform). Setup fee is $300 one-time. No hidden costs, no revenue share, no sales call required.

**What platforms are supported?**
iOS, Android, Android TV, Apple TV (tvOS), Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TV (Tizen), LG Smart TV (WebOS), and web browsers.

**Is CrocOTT self-hosted?**
Yes. CrocOTT runs on your own Linux server (Ubuntu 20.04+). You own 100% of your data, subscriber information, and content. Full GDPR compliance, no vendor lock-in.

**How is CrocOTT different from Setplex or MwareTV?**
CrocOTT is self-hosted (you own your data), has transparent public pricing ($0.20/sub/month), and requires no sales call. Setplex and MwareTV are cloud-hosted SaaS platforms with custom pricing that require contacting sales.

**What is CrocOTT SSO?**
CrocOTT SSO is a unified viewer platform that aggregates content from multiple OTT providers. It features magic-link authentication, TV device activation via QR codes, and Watch-to-Earn rewards where viewers earn USDC cryptocurrency for watching content.

**Does CrocOTT support DRM?**
Yes. CrocOTT supports DRM content protection to secure your streams across all supported platforms.

**Can I try CrocOTT for free?**
Yes. CrocOTT offers a free trial. Sign up at https://crocott.com/form.html - no credit card required.

## Blog Articles

- [What Is Video Transcoding? How It Works for IPTV and OTT](https://crocott.com/blog/what-is-video-transcoding.html)
- [How to Launch an IPTV Service in 2026: Complete Step-by-Step Guide](https://crocott.com/blog/how-to-launch-an-iptv-service-in-2026-step-by-step-guide.html)
- [How to Launch an IPTV Service in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide](https://crocott.com/blog/how-to-launch-iptv-service-2026.html)
- [Best IPTV Middleware Platforms in 2026: Feature & Pricing Comparison](https://crocott.com/blog/best-iptv-middleware-platforms-2026.html)
- [What Is FAST TV? Free Ad-Supported Streaming Explained](https://crocott.com/blog/what-is-fast-tv.html)
- [How to Reduce OTT Subscriber Churn: 8 Proven Strategies](https://crocott.com/blog/reduce-ott-churn.html)
- [How to Launch an OTT Platform in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide](https://crocott.com/blog/launch-ott-platform-2026.html)
- [OTT Streaming Costs in 2026: How Much Does It Really Cost to Launch?](https://crocott.com/blog/ott-streaming-costs-2026.html)
- [How to Build a Branded TV App Without Code in 2026](https://crocott.com/blog/build-branded-tv-app.html)
- [AI in OTT and IPTV: What Streaming Operators Need to Know in 2026](https://crocott.com/blog/AI_in_OTT_and_IPTV_What_Streaming_Operators_Need_to_Know_in_2026.html)
- [What Is DRM for Streaming: Widevine, FairPlay & PlayReady Explained](https://crocott.com/blog/what-is-drm-streaming.html)
- [State of IPTV in 2026: Key Trends, Stats & What Operators Need to Know](https://crocott.com/blog/iptv-state-2026.html)
- [IPTV vs OTT: Key Differences Explained for Operators](https://crocott.com/blog/iptv-vs-ott.html)
- [Vimeo OTT Is Unmaintained: What Bending Spoons Did to VHX in January 2026](https://crocott.com/blog/vimeo-ott-shutdown-migration.html)
- [Why Social-First OTT Platforms Are Replacing Email Signups](https://crocott.com/blog/social-first-ott-replacing-email.html)
- [What Is an OTT Platform? Complete Guide for Operators and Startups](https://crocott.com/blog/what-is-ott-platform.html)
- [White Label OTT Platform: Complete Buyer's Guide](https://crocott.com/blog/white-label-ott-buyers-guide.html)
- [How to Start an OTT/IPTV Business in 2026](https://crocott.com/blog/how-to-start-ott-business.html)
- [Self-Hosted IPTV Middleware: Why Operators Choose On-Premise](https://crocott.com/blog/self-hosted-iptv-middleware.html)
- [IPTV Middleware Pricing 2026: Transparent Cost Comparison](https://crocott.com/blog/iptv-middleware-pricing-comparison.html)
- [CrocOTT vs Setplex](https://crocott.com/blog/crocott-vs-setplex.html)
- [CrocOTT vs Uscreen](https://crocott.com/blog/crocott-vs-uscreen.html)
- [White-Label OTT Platform Guide](https://crocott.com/blog/white-label-ott-platform.html)
- [FastoCloud Media Server Guide](https://crocott.com/blog/fastocloud-media-server-guide.html)
- [Watch-to-Earn: CrocOTT SSO Pays Viewers in Crypto](https://crocott.com/blog/crocott-sso-watch-to-earn.html)
- [IPTV Middleware Comparison 2026: CrocOTT vs MwareTV vs Flussonic vs Stalker](https://crocott.com/blog/iptv-middleware-comparison-2026.html)
- [Telegram Mini App for OTT Streaming](https://crocott.com/blog/telegram-mini-app-ott-streaming.html)
- [How to Monetize Video Content on Telegram](https://crocott.com/blog/how-to-monetize-telegram-video-content.html)
- [White-Label Telegram Video Bot](https://crocott.com/blog/telegram-video-bot-whitelabel.html)
- [White Label IPTV for ISPs: How Internet Providers Can Launch a TV Service](https://crocott.com/blog/white-label-iptv-for-isps.html)
- [What Is IPTV Middleware? A Plain-English Guide for 2026](https://crocott.com/blog/what-is-iptv-middleware.html)

## Contact

- Email: support@fastocloud.com
- Demo: https://calendly.com/atopilski/15min
- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/cnUXsws
- GitHub: https://github.com/fastogt
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fastogt/