By Sampath Mallidi, CEO of Revidd · October 2026
inoRain sells an end to end OTT service with apps, a CMS, FAST and live, and for many buyers it is the right choice. If you are a broadcaster or content owner who wants one plug and play platform for on demand, live and a 24/7 channel in your own TV apps, this page shows when to stay with inoRain and when to look at other options. We make Revidd, so we are not neutral. We say where inoRain is the better choice. Every inoRain fact below comes from inorain.com, which we read on October 29, 2026. The pages carry no date, so check them again before you decide.
TL;DR: inoRain suits a buyer who wants a wide OTT toolkit that also serves ISPs, TV providers, creators and hotels, with plans and add-ons shown on its pricing page. Revidd suits a broadcaster or content owner that wants one white label platform built for that job, with native apps on Roku, Samsung, LG, Vizio, Apple TV, Fire TV and Android TV, and no in house engineering. If you need short drama apps, a reseller panel or a hotel service, stay with inoRain.
What are the best inoRain alternatives for a broadcaster or content owner?
It depends on what you are launching. The short list:
Revidd for a broadcaster or content owner that wants on demand, live and a 24/7 FAST channel from one CMS, in branded apps on TV devices.
Other white label vendors. Our guide to the best white label OTT platforms sets several side by side.
Staying with inoRain. If your service looks like the ones it describes on its site, a move may not pay off.
If you are still choosing a vendor type, start with our guide on how to choose an OTT platform.
What does inoRain do well?
inoRain's home page calls it an end to end OTT service provider. It says you get a branded streaming app, a CMS and a web page for your viewers.
Many revenue models. SVOD, AVOD, TVOD, hybrid and FAST are all named.
Many kinds of buyer. The home page lists ISPs and MSOs, TV providers, content creators, hoteliers and video creators on social platforms.
FAST and live. It has a FAST channel page with EPG and linear scheduling, and a live streaming page that names TV providers, event organizers and churches.
Apps with upkeep. Its apps page says apps go live in days, not months, and that updates and store maintenance are included.
Published plans. Its pricing page shows plans and add-ons, so you can read them before you talk to anyone.
Delivery. It describes a hybrid CDN and P2P setup for delivery.
Other products. The home page also lists a short drama app and a hotel solution, and the apps page mentions a reseller panel.
Where might inoRain not fit a broadcaster?
We only use what inoRain says about itself. These are questions to ask, not faults.
A wide audience. inoRain builds for ISPs, hotels, creators and broadcasters. Ask how much of the roadmap is aimed at your job.
Devices tied to a plan. The pricing page ties some TV platforms and live TV features to plan level or add-ons. Put your device list next to it before you compare.
No prices from us. We do not quote inoRain prices, and you will not find ours here.
None of this means inoRain cannot do these things. It means you should ask.
How do Revidd and inoRain compare?
Topic | Revidd | inoRain (from its own pages) |
|---|---|---|
Core idea | Plug and play white label OTT and FAST platform for broadcasters and content owners | End to end OTT service: apps, CMS and web page, for ISPs, TV providers, creators and hotels |
Content types | VOD (SVOD, AVOD, TVOD), live and 24/7 FAST from one CMS | SVOD, AVOD, TVOD, hybrid, live and FAST named |
TV apps | Native apps on Roku, Samsung, LG, Vizio, Apple TV, Fire TV and Android TV, plus iPhone, iPad, Android and web | Smart TVs, mobile and web. Its pricing page lists Android TV, LG, Samsung, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, VIDAA, VIZIO and more |
Launch time | Apps in as little as 1 to 2 weeks, plus app store review that we do not control | "Live in days, not months" on its apps page |
Engineering needed | No in house engineering | Says updates and store maintenance are included |
24/7 channel | FAST Program Manager, EPG, SCTE-35 markers for your ad partners | EPG and linear scheduling, with ad features in its FAST product |
Pricing | Quoted in a demo | Plans and add-ons shown on its pricing page |
Limits | We do not place your channel on third party FAST services. We do not build ISP or hotel set top box services | Ask inoRain for its limits |
Revidd powers streaming that reaches more than 38 million viewers and 5.2 million monthly active viewers across 15 countries.
When is inoRain the better choice?
Pick inoRain, or at least talk to them, if any of these is true.
You publish short drama. It lists a short drama app product. Revidd does not.
You run an ISP, a telco or a hotel service. inoRain names those buyers. Revidd is built for broadcasters and content owners.
You want to resell the platform. Its apps page mentions a built in reseller panel. We do not list one.
You want prices up front. It publishes plans and add-ons. We quote in a demo.
You need more device types. Its pricing page names VIDAA, Whale TV, Titan OS and desktop apps. Revidd does not list them.
You want ads built into the FAST product. inoRain describes this on its FAST page. Revidd gives you SCTE-35 markers for your ad partners, and you pick the partners.
P2P delivery matters to you. inoRain describes it. We do not list it.
Where does Revidd fall short?
Be honest with yourself about these.
Revidd is a ready platform for broadcasters and content owners, not a toolkit for every kind of video business.
We do not list short drama, reseller or hotel products.
We do not list VIDAA, Whale TV, Titan OS or desktop apps.
We do not place your channel on third party FAST services. Your channel runs in your own apps.
App store review is outside our control, so dates can move.
We do not publish prices. You get a quote in a demo.
What should a US broadcaster ask any vendor?
Ask inoRain, Revidd or anyone else the same five questions, and get the answers in writing.
Which TV apps are in my plan today? Name Roku, Fire TV, Samsung, LG, Vizio, Apple TV and Android TV one by one.
Who holds the store accounts? The app names, the developer accounts and the viewer lists should be yours.
What is the real launch date? Ask what the clock starts from, and what store review adds.
Can one schedule mix live, on demand and FAST? Ask to see it, not a slide.
What leaves with me if I go? Ask for video files, metadata and viewer lists in plain terms.
Our guide to how long it takes to launch an OTT app explains the store review part. To see how one platform can run all three content types, read about VOD, live and FAST in one platform.
How does a channel move over?
List what you run today. Apps, live feeds, library, schedule, ad partners and viewer lists.
Ask who owns what. Store accounts, app names, viewer data and your video files.
Move the library. Bring your titles into one media library and sort them into series and collections.
Build the schedule. Set up your 24/7 channel and live calendar.
Launch the apps. Test on real TVs, then submit to the stores. Apps take as little as 1 to 2 weeks, plus store review.
Switch your viewers over. Do it before the old contract ends.
Our guide to how to migrate an OTT platform has the full checklist. For device detail, see our OTT apps page. To see how a 24/7 channel is built, read about FAST channels on Revidd.
Want a second opinion before you decide? Book a demo and bring your device list.
FAQ
What are the best inoRain alternatives?
Revidd is one. Our list of the best white label OTT platforms covers others. The best fit depends on whether you are a broadcaster or content owner, or a different kind of video business.
Is inoRain good for TV broadcasters?
inoRain's live page names TV providers and says it supports ingest, adaptive bitrate delivery and playback on web, mobile and smart TVs. Its site also serves ISPs, creators and hotels. Ask it which plan and devices match your service.
Does inoRain offer FAST channels?
Yes. Its FAST page describes EPG and linear scheduling. Revidd includes a FAST Program Manager and EPG for your own channel, and SCTE-35 markers for your ad partners.
How much does inoRain cost?
We do not quote any inoRain prices. It shows plans and add-ons on its pricing page, and you should ask for a written quote that lists your devices. Ask us for ours in a demo.
How fast can Revidd launch my apps?
In as little as 1 to 2 weeks, plus app store review. Store review is outside our control, so we do not promise a store date.
Can I move my library from inoRain to Revidd?
Yes, as a project. Ask inoRain what you can export, then bring the titles into one Revidd media library. Our migration guide lists the steps.
Next step
Tell us what you run today and what you want to fix. We will say plainly whether Revidd fits, and if it does not, we will say so. Book a demo.
