Channel Launch
For brands and content owners
Custom proposal
- Project discovery and channel design
- Source and rights review
- Programming and operational scope
- Technical feasibility evaluation
- Defined onboarding
From your first branded channel to a managed media network. Explore commercial pathways and evaluate the capabilities your project needs.
All offers are proposal-based. Features, capacity, service levels and pricing are confirmed only in a signed commercial agreement.
For brands and content owners
Custom proposal
For professional ongoing operation
Custom proposal
For operators and media groups
Contact sales
Use this detailed matrix to define your requirements. “Scope review” is not a claim that the feature is implemented or included. A technical and commercial review determines actual availability.
| Capabilities to evaluate | Channel Launch | Managed Channel | Media Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Features | |||
| Video channel operation | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Audio channel solutions | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Programming and scheduling | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Channel preview | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Schedule repetition | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Gap and filler management | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Electronic program guide (EPG) | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| SRT workflows | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Content Management | |||
| Video library | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Audio library | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Playlist management | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Metadata and categorization | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Bulk content ingestion | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Live source ingestion | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| FTP / S3 synchronization | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Multi-language content management | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| MRSS feeds | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Social publishing | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Monetization | |||
| Advertising strategy | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Ad insertion workflows | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| SSAI integrations | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| SCTE-35 markers | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Sponsorship and branded content | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Revenue reporting | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Player & Distribution | |||
| Embedded channel players | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| HLS delivery | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Adaptive bitrate delivery | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Subtitles and captions | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Picture-in-picture | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| 4K distribution | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Player branding | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Encoding & Transcoding | |||
| FFmpeg-based channel processing | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| HD encoding | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| 4K encoding | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| SRT output | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Multi-bitrate transcoding | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Analytics & Reports | |||
| Operational monitoring | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Channel health reporting | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Audience analytics | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Engagement analytics | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Revenue analytics | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Exportable reports | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Custom reporting | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| BI integrations | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Security | |||
| Content rights validation | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Access restrictions | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Domain restrictions | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Geoblocking | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Watermarking | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Password protection | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| DRM integrations | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Collaboration | |||
| Client administration | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Multiple administrators | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Content partner portal | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Role-based access control | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Single sign-on | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Third-party collaboration | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Interactivity | |||
| Live chat integrations | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Polls and audience interaction | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Developer Tools | |||
| APIs | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Webhooks | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Automation integrations | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Custom integrations | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| AI & Smart Media | |||
| AI-assisted scheduling | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| AI subtitles | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| AI translations | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| AI metadata | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| AI graphics and banners | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| AI clips | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| AI dubbing | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| AI recommendations | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| AI video search | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Support & Services | |||
| Channel setup and onboarding | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Managed channel operations | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Programming updates | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Technical support | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Dedicated account management | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Consulting and custom solutions | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Audit and incident records | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Infrastructure | |||
| Cloud-based channel workers | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Windows agent operations | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| RTMP / RTMPS output | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Multi-channel capacity | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Multi-server architecture | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Redundancy and backup | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| CDN integrations | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| Dedicated infrastructure | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
| On-premises / hybrid deployments | Scope review | Scope review | Custom assessment |
This is a structured requirements catalogue inspired by the category coverage of enterprise playout comparisons. It does not represent a feature parity claim with any third-party provider.
No. Channelive currently works through tailored proposals. Pricing depends on the number of channels, operational scope, infrastructure and support.
Continuous channel operation can be evaluated based on the intended source, output, infrastructure capacity and validated operating configuration.
Multi-channel projects are evaluated individually. Simultaneous capacity and service commitments require technical validation.
Yes, managed programming and operational support can be included in a project proposal, subject to scope and availability.
Advertising strategy and integrations can be discussed. No advertising revenue or unvalidated ad-insertion capability is guaranteed.
No. The comparison is a requirements checklist. Each item must be confirmed in a written proposal before it becomes part of the service.
A controlled demonstration or evaluation may be offered depending on technical capacity. There is no automatic trial entitlement.
These and other advanced capabilities are assessed individually and must not be assumed available until explicitly validated.
Partner applications are welcome. Commercial terms, territory, responsibilities and technical scope are negotiated individually.
Tell us what you want to build. We will assess the commercial and technical scope before proposing a service.
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