Low-latency WebRTC
Sub-second latency for live sports. Your viewers see the goal when it happens, not 30 seconds later.
CrocOTT vs Setplex, MwareTV & Uscreen - OTT/IPTV Comparison by Use Case
CrocOTT is the only platform with fully transparent public pricing. Choose your use case below to see the comparison that matters to you.
For ISPs and Telecom Operators
You need IPTV middleware with subscriber management, EPG, catch-up TV, and self-hosted infrastructure to meet telecom compliance requirements. Your main alternatives are Setplex, MwareTV, AlphaOTT, and Ministra Pro - none publish their pricing.What matters for ISPs
| CrocOTT | Setplex | MwareTV | Ministra Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure & Compliance | ||||
| Self-hosted / on-premise | ✓ | - Cloud | - Cloud | ✓ |
| Full data ownership | ✓ | - | - | ✓ |
| GDPR / data residency | You control | Vendor-managed | Akamai-managed | You control |
| Public pricing | ✓ | - | - | - |
| IPTV Core Features | ||||
| Live TV channels + EPG | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Catch-Up TV / nDVR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subscriber management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-provider / reseller | ✓ | Unknown | Unknown | Limited |
| DVB-T/C/S satellite input | ✓ (FastoCloud PRO) | Unknown | Unknown | - |
| Media Server | ||||
| Self-hosted media server | FastoCloud (your nodes) | Setrix (vendor cloud) | Akamai (vendor cloud) | - Not included |
| Media server pricing | From $25/mo or $600 lifetime | Opaque | Opaque | N/A (bring your own) |
| Client Apps | ||||
| Android / iOS / Web | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | MAG STB portal only |
| Smart TV (Samsung, LG) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | MAG STB only |
| Apple TV / Roku / Fire TV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | MAG STB only |
| Pricing | ||||
| Model | $0.20/active sub/mo + lifetime players | Custom quote | Per-sub (undisclosed) | Custom (tied to MAG) |
| Revenue share | None | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Data from public product pages. Verify with each vendor for current specs.
3-year cost at 1,000 subscribers
Only CrocOTT lets you calculate before talking to sales.
Setplex
Cloud / custom quote
MiddlewareEst. $1,000+/mo
Media serverBundled (opaque)
3-year est.$36,000+
MwareTV
Cloud / per-subscriber
MiddlewareEst. $50-200/mo
Media serverAkamai (bundled)
3-year est.$1,800-7,200+
Ministra Pro
Self-hosted / quote only
MiddlewareUndisclosed
Media serverNot included
3-year est.Unknown
CrocOTT + FastoCloud
Self-hosted / transparent
Middleware$200/mo (1k subs)
FastoCloud PRO$50/mo
3-year est.~$9,000
CrocOTT: $0.20/active subscriber/month. FastoCloud PRO: $50/mo. Competitor costs estimated.
For Sports Organizations & Broadcasters
You need low-latency live streaming, DRM, PPV monetization, DVB satellite input, and real-time analytics. Your alternatives: Flussonic (media-server only, no apps), Setplex (cloud-only, opaque pricing), and Eyecons (niche sports SaaS, Netherlands-focused, no Smart TV apps).What matters for sports & broadcast
| CrocOTT + FastoCloud | Flussonic | Setplex | Eyecons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Streaming & Input | ||||
| Live TV + EPG | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| WebRTC (ultra low-latency) | ✓ (PRO) | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| DVB-T/C/S satellite input | ✓ (PRO) | ✓ | Unknown | - |
| Camera-agnostic input | ✓ | ✓ | Unknown | ✓ |
| AI-powered production | - | - | - | ✓ (via Sportway) |
| Catch-Up / nDVR / Replay | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto record Live to VOD | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monetization | ||||
| Pay-per-view (PPV) | ✓ | Via middleware | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subscriptions (SVOD) | ✓ | Via middleware | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ad monetization (AVOD / VAST) | ✓ | Unknown | ✓ | ✓ |
| Crypto payments (Helio/USDC) | ✓ | - | - | - |
| Security & DRM | ||||
| DRM | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Not disclosed |
| Screen record protection | ✓ | Unknown | ✓ | Not disclosed |
| Geo-blocking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Unknown |
| Multi-Platform Apps | ||||
| Android / iOS / Web | ✓ | - No native apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV (Samsung, LG) | ✓ | - | ✓ | - |
| Roku / Fire TV | ✓ | - | ✓ | - |
| Apple TV | ✓ | - | ✓ | Casting only |
| White-label / own branding | ✓ | Via Catena | ✓ | ✓ (federation channels) |
| Analytics | ||||
| Real-time viewer analytics | ✓ | ✓ (Retroview) | ✓ | Basic |
| Stream health monitoring | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Unknown |
| Pricing & Hosting | ||||
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Self-hosted | Cloud only | Cloud SaaS |
| Full data ownership | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
| Public pricing | ✓ | - Quote only | - Quote only | - Not disclosed |
| Media server pricing | $50/mo (PRO) or $1,200 lifetime | Custom quote | Bundled/opaque | N/A (JW Player hosted) |
| Global or regional | Global (any market) | Global | Global | Netherlands-focused |
Flussonic: flussonic.com. Eyecons: eyecons.com (acquired by Sportway, 2025). Eyecons streams 250k+ events/season via Sportway across 13 countries but the platform is Netherlands-focused.
FastoCloud PRO - built for live sports
DVB-T/C/S Input
Ingest directly from satellite or terrestrial feeds. No external hardware encoders needed.
Auto Record to VOD
Every live event automatically becomes on-demand content. Sell replays after the match ends.
For OTT Operators & Media Companies
You're building a streaming platform with VOD, live channels, multi-platform apps, and flexible monetization. Your alternatives are AlphaOTT (cloud, undisclosed pricing), Muvi (SaaS, $399+/mo), and Setplex (cloud, custom quote).What matters for OTT operators
| CrocOTT | AlphaOTT | Muvi | Setplex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform & Hosting | ||||
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud or on-prem | SaaS only | Cloud only |
| Full data ownership | ✓ | Partial | - | - |
| Public pricing | ✓ | - | ✓ | - |
| Content | ||||
| VOD + Series/Seasons | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live TV + EPG | ✓ | ✓ | Live streams only | ✓ |
| Catch-Up TV | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ |
| Unlimited storage/bandwidth | ✓ (your servers) | Vendor limits | Add-on fees | Vendor limits |
| Multi-Platform Apps | ||||
| Android / iOS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV / Roku / Apple TV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (+$299/mo each) | ✓ |
| Web Player | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monetization | ||||
| SVOD / PPV / AVOD | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-app purchases | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Unknown |
| Crypto (Helio/USDC) | ✓ | - | - | - |
| White-Label & Branding | ||||
| White-label branding | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple themes | 5 themes + color picker | Unknown | Limited | Unknown |
| Custom domain | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing | ||||
| Entry cost | $0.20/sub/mo + lifetime players | Undisclosed | $399/mo + infra add-ons | Custom quote |
| Extra app fees | None (one-time) | Bundled/unknown | $299-499/mo per app | Bundled/unknown |
AlphaOTT data from alphaott.com. Muvi data from muvi.com/pricing.
Monthly cost at 1,000 subscribers
What you'll actually pay each month to run your OTT platform.
AlphaOTT
Cloud / undisclosed
PlatformCustom quote
AppsBundled/opaque
Monthly est.Unknown
Muvi
SaaS / $399+
Plan$399/mo
Extra apps$299/mo each
Monthly est.$700-1,200+
Setplex
Cloud / custom
PlatformEst. $1,000+/mo
AppsBundled/opaque
Monthly est.$1,000+
CrocOTT + FastoCloud
Self-hosted / transparent
Middleware$200/mo
FastoCloud PRO$50/mo
Monthly est.~$250 + server
For Content Creators & Small Media Businesses
You're a creator, trainer, or small media business building a paid video membership. Uscreen and Muvi are designed for you, but they charge transaction fees and lock TV apps behind enterprise pricing. CrocOTT gives you operator-grade tools at a fraction of the cost - if you're comfortable with self-hosting.What matters for creators
| CrocOTT | Uscreen | Muvi | Cleeng | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use & Hosting | ||||
| SaaS (managed for you) | - Self-hosted | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full data ownership | ✓ | - | - | - |
| Full platform (not just billing) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Billing only |
| Pricing | ||||
| Entry price | $0.20/active sub/mo | $49/mo + fees | $399/mo | Free up to 10k subs |
| Transaction fee on sales | None | 5-10% | None | $0.35 + 3.5% |
| Per-subscriber cost | $0.20/sub | $0.99-1.99/sub | $0 (flat tier) | $0.39/sub (above 10k) |
| Player app cost | One-time lifetime | Included in SaaS | +$299-499/mo per extra app | N/A (no apps) |
| Content | ||||
| VOD / Series | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Via your platform |
| Live streaming | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Live TV + EPG + Catch-Up | ✓ | - | - | - |
| Platform Coverage | ||||
| Android / iOS | ✓ | ✓ (Growth+) | ✓ | Via your app |
| Smart TV / Roku / Apple TV | ✓ | Enterprise only | ✓ | Via your app |
| Web Player | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Via your platform |
| Monetization | ||||
| Subscriptions / PPV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ad monetization (AVOD) | ✓ | - | ✓ | Via your platform |
| Crypto payments | ✓ | - | - | - |
Uscreen: uscreen.tv/pricing. Muvi: muvi.com/pricing. Cleeng: cleeng.com.
Monthly cost at 1,000 subscribers
What you'll actually pay each month.
Uscreen
SaaS / creator
Plan$449/mo
Per-sub$0.99 × 1k = $990
Monthly~$1,440
Muvi
SaaS / media
Plan$399/mo
Extra apps$299/mo each
Monthly$700-1,200+
Cleeng
Billing only
Per-sub$390/mo
Hosting + appsNot included
Monthly$390+ (incomplete)
CrocOTT + FastoCloud
Self-hosted / full stack
Middleware$200/mo
FastoCloud$50/mo
Monthly~$250 + server
Migrating from a SaaS platform?
From Uscreen
→
You need Live TV/EPG, or you want TV apps without Enterprise pricing. CrocOTT gives all TV platforms from day one with no transaction fees.
From Muvi
→
$399+/mo base + infra add-ons eating your margin. CrocOTT scales with you - no large fixed costs until you're at scale.
From Cleeng
→
You need a full platform, not just billing. CrocOTT includes middleware, apps, analytics, and media server.
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