OTT DRM Integration
DRM (digital rights management) is what lets you license premium content and stop it from being copied — and no single DRM covers every device. Apple devices require FairPlay, most browsers and Android require Widevine, and Windows and Xbox require PlayReady. A real OTT security setup means multi-DRM across all three, plus encryption, secure key delivery, geo-restriction, and concurrency control working together.
Apexnova builds multi-DRM integration into platforms you own outright — Widevine, FairPlay, and PlayReady with CENC encryption, license-server integration, geo-blocking, and concurrent-stream limits — production-ready in 30 days across web, mobile, and connected TV.
What real content protection needs
Multi-DRM, because one isn't enough. Widevine for Chrome/Android, FairPlay for Apple, PlayReady for Windows/Xbox and many smart TVs. We integrate all three so every device plays protected content correctly.
Encryption and secure key delivery. CENC (Common Encryption) on your streams and integration with a DRM license server (in-house or a provider like Axinom, EZDRM, or PallyCon) so keys reach only entitled devices.
Geo-restriction and windowing. Territory locks and availability windows that rights holders require before they'll license content to you.
Concurrency and device limits. Caps on simultaneous streams and registered devices per account, so a single subscription can't be shared across an audience.
The three DRM systems, and where each is required
You can't pick just one — device coverage forces multi-DRM. We handle all three from a single backend.
| DRM | Required on | Apexnova integrates |
|---|---|---|
| Widevine | Chrome, Android, Android TV, Fire TV | Yes |
| FairPlay | Safari, iOS, iPadOS, Apple TV | Yes |
| PlayReady | Windows, Xbox, many smart TVs | Yes |
What you get
Multi-DRM integrated into your platform — Widevine, FairPlay, and PlayReady with CENC encryption, license-server integration, geo-restriction, availability windows, and concurrency/device limits, working consistently across web, mobile, and every connected TV. Built as part of your OTT platform, or retrofitted into an existing one. Your keys, your rights, your control.
Why Apexnova for DRM
- All three DRMs, every device. True multi-DRM, not a single system that leaves screens unprotected.
- Provider-flexible. We integrate your chosen license server or help you pick one — no lock-in.
- Rights-holder ready. Geo-restriction, windowing, and concurrency control that pass licensing requirements.
- 30-day delivery, 20+ platforms shipped. Proven secure-playback architecture.
Frequently asked questions
What is OTT DRM integration?
OTT DRM integration is adding digital rights management to a streaming platform so premium content is encrypted and only entitled devices can play it. Because no single DRM covers all devices, it requires Widevine, FairPlay, and PlayReady together, plus encryption, secure key delivery, geo-restriction, and concurrency control. Apexnova integrates multi-DRM production-ready in 30 days.
Why do I need three different DRM systems?
Device platforms mandate specific DRM: Apple requires FairPlay, Chrome and Android require Widevine, and Windows and Xbox require PlayReady. To protect content on every device your audience uses, you need all three, which we integrate from a single backend.
Which DRM license servers do you work with?
We're provider-flexible and integrate license servers such as Axinom, EZDRM, and PallyCon, or a self-hosted server, so you're not locked into one vendor. If you don't have one yet, we help you choose based on scale and budget.
Can you add DRM to an existing platform?
Yes. We can retrofit multi-DRM, encryption, geo-restriction, and concurrency limits into an existing streaming platform, not only new builds, so you can license premium content without rebuilding from scratch.
Protect your content properly
Tell us your devices, content rights, and whether this is a new build or a retrofit, and we'll return a fixed-scope quote with a 30-day plan for multi-DRM and content security.