Google Widevine

DRM technology for securely distributing protected video content to devices.

Pricing: free
Open source: No

Editorial review

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): DRM, content protection, streaming, mediaVerified

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): embeddedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Widevine DRM for OTT services, Widevine CAS for broadcast, Shaka Player + Packager, Widevine 3PL Service OpsVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): OTT services and broadcasters protecting premium content across billions of devicesVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): premium OTT content protection, CAS broadcast services, device-wide content protectionVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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