OTT Platforms
Kaltura: features, pricing and who it fits
Kaltura sells a cloud OTT backend to telcos, operators and broadcasters, with AVOD, SVOD, FAST and TVOD plus regional dynamic pricing. Purchase happens through a demo and quote.
Who Kaltura is for
Best for
- Telcos, operators and broadcasters that need a multi-device OTT backend with SVOD, AVOD, FAST and TVOD
- Organizations that also want enterprise or education video in the same vendor
Look elsewhere if
- Small creators looking for published monthly prices
Kaltura features
- Monetization models
- AVOD, SVOD, FAST and TVOD; multi-tier plans, dynamic pricing by region, segment or device, bundling with broadband or mobile
- Apps and device coverage
- Single backend serving multiple devices and services; device list not named on the page
- White-label branding and customization
- White-label portal and Smart TV, mobile and web apps; Player Studio skins and CSS
- Live streaming support
- Broadcast-grade infrastructure for large live events such as sports and concerts
- Analytics and audience tools
- Smart Analytics for real-time personalization and monetization insight; AI recommendations
- DRM and content security
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and related ISO standards; data centers SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 audited; DRM not named on the OTT page
- Pricing model
- Demo and quote, no public prices
- Target company size
- Enterprise, media and telecom providers
Integrations, security and hosting
- Security and compliance
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27701:2019, ISO/IEC 22301:2019, ISO/IEC 27799:2016, Data centers SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 audited
- Implementation
- Not stated
Worth knowing before you buy
- OTT page targets media and telecom providers with bundling and dynamic regional pricing
- Certifications page says its data centers are SOC 2 Type 2 audited, which is not the same as Kaltura holding its own report
- ISO 27001 page lists the 2022 version plus ISO 27701 privacy and ISO 22301 continuity
- No public pricing or free trial
Kaltura alternatives
Vendor dossier
Fit by company size
| Category | 1-10 people | 11-50 people | 51-500 people | 500+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTT Platforms | Poor fit | Poor fit | No data | Strong fit |
Strong fitWorkablePoor fitNo data from the vendor
How buying Kaltura works
- How you buy
- Through sales
- Demo or quote needed for
- All products (book a demo)
Security and data protection
- ISO 27001
- Yes
From Kaltura's trust center, security and legal pages. Anything not listed is not published.
What vendors in this category ask before quoting
Answer these once in a SaaSBid request and Kaltura and its alternatives quote against the same facts.
- How many subscribers and monthly viewing hours do you expect in year one?Bandwidth and per-subscriber fees drive the quote, and overage rates differ.
- Which devices must your apps cover at launch?Connected TV apps are often priced per app or locked to an enterprise plan.
- Do you sell subscriptions, single purchases, ads or a mix?The monetization model decides which plan tier and billing layer you need.
- Is your content licensed, and does the licensor require DRM?DRM requirements can move you to a higher plan or a different vendor.
- Do you stream live events, and how many hours per month?Live is metered or sold separately by many providers.
- How many hours of video must be migrated, and by what date should you launch?Library size and deadline determine onboarding scope and any project fees.