Product
Powerful Android streaming
Feature-rich and ready to go, PRESTOplay is your go-to Android video player SDK to launch high-end OTT and hybrid IPTV apps faster. Cut dev time, speed up time to market, and deliver slick playback on every screen, at any scale.
Launch across Android, Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV from a single integration – phones, tablets, STBs, and smart TVs covered. Non-Google Android builds? No problem. We’re Google Open Source Project (AOSP) compatible, too.
Secure premium content with built-in Widevine and PlayReady DRM support for OTT and IPTV. Plus, Widevine CAS compatibility for low-cost hybrid OTT/IPTV integration with SoC vendors and STB OEMs.
No guesswork. SLAs and hands-on support from seasoned video engineers who get your stack, answer fast, and fix playback issues in no time.
Level up your addressable ad game with server-guided ad insertion (SGAI)—pull in premium advertisers enabling advanced client-side measurement, frame-accurate insights, and new nonlinear ad formats.
facts & figures
Playback tech that performs
Built on ExoPlayer and supercharged with pro features, better performance, and real support, we help dev teams ship faster with fewer bugs.
PRESTOplay comes pre-wired with key integrations for your video stack, backed by 15+ years of dev know-how and deep QA coverage. Built by experts, made for scale.
3,000+
ANDROID DEVICES TESTED
From flagship phones to affordable Android TV sticks and operator-grade STBs.
Billions
of PRESTOplay video plays
Track record of success with millions of devices reached daily.
50+
FEATURE ENHANCEMENTS
Built over ExoPlayer to fix common gaps and limitations.
+35
PLAYBACK PARTNERS
Seamlessly integrates with leading QoE tools, analytics platforms, ad tech, packagers, UI frameworks, and STBs.
Studio-recognized security
PRESTOplay successfully completed Cartesian’s extensive Farncombe Security Audit®.
IAB
Standard-compliant
OMID-certified, saving you time and cost to monetize validated inventory.
Support
Here to help
With PRESTOplay, you get expert support from engineers who speak your language—ready to solve tricky bugs, optimize for devices, and tailor features to your roadmap.
With clear dev docs, custom guidance, and SLA-backed support, you’ll go from setup to streaming without the stress. It’s not just software, it’s a real dev partner.
Added value
Over and above open source
General open-source players are great for the basics, but things get difficult when extra features, consumer-reach, or support are desired. We offer added value not available with free alternatives.
| PRESTOplay | Open source ExoPlayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced playback features Hybrid OTT/IPTV, ultra-low latency, live catchup, fast channel zapping, thumbnails |  |  |
| Advertising SGAI, CSAI handling, client-side formats, OM SDK and VAST 4.3 certified, ad insertion via Google IMA | | |
| Fast expert support & SLAs Investigate workflow issues & squish sneaky bugs with priority | | |
Try PRESTOplay for free
Build faster, stream better, and skip the open-source patchwork. Let us help you deliver amazing streaming experiences!
Key facts
Player highlights
Built for developers, our lightweight video player offers secure, adaptive streaming with the latest playback features.
All streaming formats
Play MPEG-DASH, HLS, CMAF, DVB broadcast, or IPTV multicast across the Android ecosystem.
Built-in QoE & analytics
Pre-integrated with leading QoE/QoS analytics tools—track, optimize, and scale with ease.
Low latency
Give your audience a broadcast feel with sub-second live edge streaming and VOD/live fast channel zapping—even on lower-end devices.
Frequent releases
Constant compatibility and performance improvements to maximize audience reach. PRESTOplay keeps pace with ExoPlayer updates—no more breaking changes or fork headaches.
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Key facts
Built for real-world streaming
From blazing-fast playback to smarter ad tracking, PRESTOplay is packed with tools your devs need to build scalable, secure, and monetizable streaming apps – minus the open-source patchwork.
Fully custom player UI
Take charge of every element (overlays, playback logic, and styling) without wrestling ExoPlayer configs or limitations.
Hardware-security support
Give your audience HD, UHD, and HDR quality excitement.
Smart content filtering
Automatically exclude unsupported renditions based on device capabilities to optimize playback quality and save bandwidth without extra logic.
Subtitles & closed captions
Deliver smooth navigation and accessibility with thumbnail scrubbing, multi-language subtitles, and closed captions—fully customizable and compliant with TTML, SRT, IMSC, and DVB standards.
Features
Android & Android TV playback features
Want to dive deeper into PRESTOplay’s features? Take a look at our detailed list.
View full feature details| Supported platforms & app frameworks | Android, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, AOSP, Linux |
| Hybrid OTT/IPTV playback in one app | |
| Live & VOD adaptive bitrate (ABR) streaming MPEG-DASH, HLS, CMAF, Smooth Streaming | |
| DRM support for OTT/IPTV Widevine and PlayReady Looking for a DRM provider? Discover DRMtoday! | |
| Widevine CAS support for IPTV | |
| Addressable ads support | |
| Low & ultra-low latency | |
| Fast channel changing | |
| Multi-language subtitles & closed captions | |
| Thumbnails | |
| Playlists | |
| Third-party QoE & analytics pre-integrated | |
| Common media client/server data support | |
| Fully customizable UI | |
| Concurrent stream limiting | |
| React Native wrapper option | |
Try PRESTOplay for free
Build faster, stream better, and skip the open-source patchwork. Let us help you deliver amazing streaming experiences!
FAQs
Have questions?
Read common questions we receive, or contact us to learn more.
PRESTOplay for Android is a commercial video player SDK that delivers secure, high-performance playback for Android and Android TV. It’s designed for OTT, broadcast, and PayTV apps requiring advanced features, robust DRM, and fast time-to-market.
PRESTOplay builds on ExoPlayer but adds value on top including these benefits (just to name a few):
- Hybrid OTT/IPTV playback within the same app
- Full DRM support (Widevine Modular L1, PlayReady) as well as Widevine CAS
- Offline playback, casting, trickplay, ad insertion
- Consistent performance across Android and Android TV
- Enterprise-grade support and QA coverage
It’s built for teams who’ve outgrown open source. You can check the comparison in PRESTOplay’s detailed features table:
Yes. PRESTOplay is a DRM player for Android with support for:
- Both OTT and IPTV
- Widevine Modular & L1
- PlayReady SL3000
- Offline license playback
- Studio-grade compliance
- Also Widevine CAS for hybrid DVB/IPTV
Absolutely! PRESTOplay is a video player SDK for Android TV that’s optimized for casting, remote control navigation, and compatibility across AOSP, smart TVs, and operator set-top boxes.
PRESTOplay supports:
- MPEG-DASH, HLS, CMAF
- Progressive MP4
- MPEG-TS
- Live, VOD, and low-latency streaming
It’s built to match modern streaming specs. Check out all PRESTOplay features:
Yes. PRESTOplay supports server-guided ad insertion (SGAI) using:
- HLS Interstitials
- DASH Alternative MPD Events
It enables smarter, addressable ad experiences on live and VOD inventory.
Yes. PRESTOplay enables offline and hybrid playback with:
- Encrypted license storage
- DRM license prefetch
- Playback without network access
Perfect for travel, inflight entertainment, and edge environments.
PRESTOplay integrates with major QoE and analytics providers (e.g., NPAW, Mux, Conviva) out of the box. Custom event tracking is also supported through its common API framework.
100%. You can:
- Override UI elements or run it in headless mode
- Control ABR algorithms, latency targets, subtitle rendering
- Customize playback logic to match your app’s design
Pricing is flexible based on use case, volume, and feature needs. Contact us for tailored plans that suit startup OTTs or global-scale broadcasters. You can also visit our pricing page:
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