EZDRM
EZDRM provides hosted Digital Rights Management-as-a-Service for video streaming, delivering multi-DRM license and key management across PlayReady, Widevine, FairPlay, and WisePlay to enterprise streaming operators, broadcasters, studios, and sports organizations globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersRye, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What EZDRM does
EZDRM, Inc. is a privately held, Delaware-incorporated digital rights management provider founded in 2001 and headquartered in Rye Brook, New York. The company delivers a hosted Digital Rights Management-as-a-Service (DRMaaS) platform that issues encryption keys and playback licenses to protect premium video content across browsers, mobile devices, smart TVs, and game consoles. The platform exposes two APIs, KeyZ for key exchange with encoders/packagers and RightsZ for license delivery to players, and supports all major DRM schemes (Microsoft PlayReady, Google Widevine, Apple FairPlay, Huawei WisePlay, ClearKey) via industry-standard CPIX and SPEKE protocols for integration with 25+ encoding, packaging, and player platforms.
The product portfolio centers on two flagship multi-DRM offerings, Universal DRM (DASH/HLS-oriented) and Universal Complete (CMAF-oriented), complemented by standalone DRM modules and an expanding set of adjacent security services. These include Precision Envelope Management for additional envelope-level protection, C2PA Signing and C2PA Vault for content provenance, watermarking for piracy source tracing, Multi-Key CPIX for resolution-tiered business models, HESP for sub-second-latency live streaming, WebRTC-DRM for real-time communications, Cloud On-Prem hybrid deployment, and NorthStar Revenue Security, a multi-dimensional solution launched in 2025 that combines DRM with C2PA provenance and CMCD analytics for real-time detection of rogue CDN streams. The NorthStar solution was shortlisted for the 2025 CSI Awards in Best Content or Service Protection.
EZDRM earns revenue primarily through a hybrid subscription-plus-usage model, charging monthly subscription tiers plus per-DRM-license fees scaled to volume, with the largest customers paying meaningful amounts tied to live-event traffic peaks. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by an integrator/reseller channel that includes Akamai (Qualified Compute Partner), AWS Elemental, Bitmovin, Kaltura, and Harmonic. Named customers include SkyGo, Atresmedia, Xumo (Comcast), Amediateka, Blim TV, and Globo (Globoplay), all in Media and Entertainment, with additional focus on sports organizations and studios. The company has been bootstrapped for 20-plus years without disclosed external funding and operates with a headcount of 11-50 employees.
EZDRM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EZDRM
- Legal name
- EZDRM, Inc.
- Website
- https://ezdrm.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- EZDRM provides hosted Digital Rights Management-as-a-Service for video streaming, delivering multi-DRM license and key management across PlayReady, Widevine, FairPlay, and WisePlay to enterprise streaming operators, broadcasters, studios, and sports organizations globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EZDRM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Digital Rights Management
- NAICS
- Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)
- akta.pro primary industry
- DRM License Delivery & Key Management (Streaming Control Plane) (MPAHAIAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- DRM, Key Management & License Services (Multi-DRM, KMS) (MPAHALAK), DRM & License Enforcement (Multi-DRM, Key Management, Tokenization) (MPAHAMAB), Anti-Piracy Operations & Takedown Services (Monitoring, Enforcement) (MPAHALAM)
Keywords
Where EZDRM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rye
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
EZDRM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- DRMaaS Subscription: Subscription-based Digital Rights Management as a Service with tiered pricing based on volume of DRM licenses issued. Pricing scales according to the number of licenses required per month, with plans that set allotments for designated service usage.
- Usage-based Licensing: Per-license pricing model where customers are charged based on the volume of DRM licenses issued. Each play of each piece of content on each individual consumption device requires a distinct DRM license.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Monthly | Volume-based subscription tiers with license-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
EZDRM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EZDRM provides a hosted Digital Rights Management as a Service (DRMaaS) cloud platform that delivers multi-DRM license generation, content encryption, and key exchange for video streaming operators and content owners. The service supports PlayReady, Widevine, FairPlay, WisePlay, and ClearKey DRM technologies with CPIX/SPEKE integration, accessed via KeyZ (key exchange) and RightsZ (license delivery) APIs.
Product overview
EZDRM offers a unified DRM-as-a-Service (DRMaaS) platform providing multi-DRM protection for video streaming, delivered as a cloud-hosted service. The core product portfolio centers on two primary multi-DRM offerings: Universal Complete (CMAF-oriented, supporting all major DRMs via CBCS encryption) and Universal DRM (DASH/HLS-oriented, supporting Widevine and PlayReady via CENC/AES-CTR for non-Safari browsers and FairPlay for Safari). Individual standalone DRM modules are available for PlayReady, Widevine, FairPlay, WisePlay, and Clear Key. The platform extends into adjacent security layers including Precision Envelope Management (additional content envelope protection), Watermarking (piracy source tracing), C2PA Signing and C2PA Vault (content provenance and authenticity verification), WebRTC-DRM (real-time communication protection), Multi-Key/CPIX (resolution-tiered business models), Cloud On-Prem (hybrid deployment), HESP (low-latency live streaming), CDN Contribution (distribution security), Satellite Streaming, and NorthStar Revenue Security (a comprehensive multi-dimensional solution combining DRM, provenance tracking, and CDN monitoring). The service is accessed via APIs (KeyZ for key exchange, RightsZ for license delivery) and integrates with 25+ encoding, packaging, and player platforms using industry-standard protocols including CPIX, SPEKE, and CENC.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- NorthStar: Multi-dimensional revenue security solution combining traditional DRM with C2PA video provenance, enabling real-time detection and response to illegitimate video streams by creating verified breadcrumb trails for content distribution across CDNs.
- Precision Envelope Management (PEM)
- C2PA Video Signature Service
- C2PA Vault
Products and services
- Universal Complete A CMAF-oriented multi-DRM service providing native security support across all major browsers and app-based clients using CBCS encryption. Incorporates Apple FairPlay Streaming, Google Widevine, Huawei WisePlay, and Microsoft PlayReady DRM references in a single common protected video format. For video service operators and content owners needing cross-platform DRM coverage.
- Universal DRM Multi-DRM service for DASH/HLS ABR streaming using AES-CTR/CENC encryption on fmp4 content. Supports Google Widevine and Microsoft PlayReady DRM references within an MPEG-DASH manifest for non-Safari browsers, and EZDRM FairPlay Streaming with AES-CBC encryption for Safari/HLS. For video streaming operators serving browsers and connected devices.
- PlayReady DRM Microsoft PlayReady DRM license generation and delivery service supporting Smooth Streaming (PIFF) and MPEG-DASH content delivery methods across Edge, IE browsers, Windows OS, Xbox, smart TVs, and streaming devices. For video services targeting Microsoft ecosystems.
- Widevine DRM Google Widevine DRM service enabling license generation, secure distribution, and protected playback of content on Android devices, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Yandex browsers, Chromecast, and Android TV devices. Supports Widevine Modular DRM with DASH, HLS, and CMAF streaming. For video services targeting Android and Chromium-based ecosystems.
- FairPlay DRM Apple FairPlay Streaming (FPS) DRM license delivery service for secure video playback across iOS phones and tablets, Apple TV, Safari browser, and MacOS. Supports HLS streaming plus limited MPEG-DASH and CMAF format support. For video services targeting Apple device ecosystems.
- WisePlay DRM Huawei WisePlay DRM service enabling video delivery to Huawei mobile devices (phones and tablets using Kirin 990 chips or EMUI 10.1+) that cannot use US-sourced DRM due to trade sanctions. Supports DASH-fMP4, HLS-fMP4, and HLS-TS formats with CENC, AES128-CTR, and AES128-CBC encryption. For video services targeting Huawei device users.
- Clear Key Baseline media encryption service using Clear Key (AES-128 encryption) for HLS and DASH streaming, providing the foundational mechanics of content encryption without proprietary license protection. Offered in standard form and as Enhanced Clear Key Content Protection (ECCP) with additional business logic for DASH, HLS, and CMAF.
- Precision Envelope Management A content security layer that augments DRM by providing additional envelope-level protection and management for video streams, described as part of EZDRM's Revenue Security Prism approach to multi-layered content protection. For video service operators seeking additional protection beyond standard DRM for premium 4K/UHD content.
- C2PA Signing A C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) video signature service that enables content creators to sign video with verifiable provenance metadata, establishing authenticity and tracking the origin and modification history of digital content. For content creators, studios, and rights holders needing content authenticity verification.
- C2PA Vault A cloud-centric provenance signature vault service for storing C2PA-signed metadata, enabling content creators and rights holders to maintain verified records of content provenance for authenticity verification.
- NorthStar Revenue Security A multi-dimensional revenue security solution combining traditional DRMaaS with C2PA provenance tracking, Precision Envelope Encryption, and CMCD-based CDN monitoring. Uses C2PA-signed metadata at CDN origin and edge nodes to create a real-time verified breadcrumb trail of content distribution, enabling detection and shutdown of rogue CDN hacking and unauthorized viewing sessions. For studios, streaming platforms, broadcasters, and sports organizations.
- HESP (High Efficiency Stream Protocol) High Efficiency Stream Protocol integration enabling sub-second end-to-end latency (as low as 400ms) for live streaming with zapping, start-up, and seeking times under 100ms, achieving broadcast-quality viewer experience while reducing CDN scaling costs up to 20%. For live streaming service operators needing low-latency DRM-protected delivery.
- Watermarking
Quantifiable outcome
- Video security achieved in hours not days
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use EZDRM
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
EZDRM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration26 records
Feature10 records
EZDRM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.
- Redflag AIcoreGlobal strategic partnership to deliver end-to-end content security for media and entertainment organizations, combining EZDRM's DRM access control with Redflag AI's AI-driven watermarking and real-time piracy monitoring. The collaboration enables joint customer engagements, co-selling, and integrated workflows for studios, streaming platforms, broadcasters, and sports organizations.
- G&L SystemhaussecondaryPartnership with G&L Systemhaus, a leading systems integrator and managed service provider, to offer a straightforward one-stop solution for protecting and managing content security for customers.
- Akamai TechnologiescoreEZDRM joined Akamai's Qualified Compute Partner Program, enabling integration with Akamai's edge compute and content delivery infrastructure for enhanced video security and delivery.
- ScalstrmsecondaryStrategic partnership between Scalstrm (next-generation streaming and media processing solutions) and EZDRM to secure the future of streaming through integrated content protection.
- HuaweicorePlatform partnership with Huawei's ecosystem bringing enhanced content protection to developers. EZDRM supports WisePlay DRM for Huawei devices as part of the Universal DRM offering, addressing the need for DRM protection on Huawei devices which cannot include US-sourced cryptographic technology.
- FlussonicsecondaryStrategic partnership with Flussonic, a global leader in video streaming and video surveillance, to protect customer revenue through integrated DRM-as-a-Service solution.
- Softvelum (Nimble Streamer)secondaryIntegration of Softvelum's Nimble Streamer with EZDRM's DRMaaS solution to broaden market appeal and improve options for content protection and monetization.
- NexPlayersecondaryJoint partnership to bring OTT services a multiplatform solution with Widevine DRM support, combining EZDRM's DRMaaS with NexPlayer's premium media player.
- AWS ElementalcoreIntegration partnerships for AWS MediaConvert and MediaLive with SPEKE support, AWS Elemental On-Prem Live/Delta integration, enabling customers to use EZDRM as their DRM provider within AWS media workflows.
- ATEMEsecondaryIntegration documentation for ATEME/Anevia encoder configuration with EZDRM KeyZ API.
- BitmovinsecondaryIntegration guides for Bitmovin Encoder with KeyZ API and Bitmovin Player with RightsZ API.
- KalturasecondaryIntegration setup documentation for Kaltura CE with EZDRM KeyZ API.
- HarmonicsecondaryHarmonic 360 Integration configuration with EZDRM.
- MediaKindsecondaryMediaKind Converter Configuration integration with EZDRM.
- Unified StreamingsecondaryIntegration documentation for Unified Streaming Origin and Packager with EZDRM KeyZ API.
- WowzasecondaryWOWZA Cloud Setup and Java Module Setup for WOWZA Engine with EZDRM KeyZ API.
- Video.jssecondaryVideo.js Player Setup with EZDRM RightZ API integration.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
EZDRM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- BuyDRM: BuyDRM is a hosted multi-DRM provider offering DRMaaS for PlayReady, Widevine, FairPlay, and ClearKey — directly competing with EZDRM in the same multi-DRM license delivery space for video streaming operators.
- Verimatrix: Verimatrix is a content security vendor offering multi-DRM (Stream DRM), watermarking, and anti-piracy services for video streaming and broadcast — competing head-to-head with EZDRM, especially in North American enterprise accounts.
- castLabs: castLabs provides multi-DRM license services (DRMtoday), player SDKs, and content protection tools for OTT video, closely overlapping EZDRM's core multi-DRM and player integration offerings.
- Axinom: Axinom offers DRM, secure video delivery, and content protection solutions for aviation, rail, and media streaming — directly comparable to EZDRM in multi-DRM license delivery and CPIX-based key management.
Broad incumbents
- NAGRA (Kudelski Group): NAGRA provides content protection, DRM, and anti-piracy solutions for pay-TV and streaming operators worldwide. It is a long-established incumbent in conditional access and DRM, comparable in core capability to EZDRM but operating at significantly larger scale.
- Irdeto: Irdeto provides DRM, conditional access, and anti-piracy solutions across pay-TV, OTT, and connected industries. It is a larger, established content security vendor with overlapping DRM capabilities but a broader portfolio than EZDRM.
- Synamedia: Synamedia offers video security, DRM, and content protection as part of its broader video platform portfolio for pay-TV operators and streamers. It is a much larger incumbent with overlapping DRM/license delivery capabilities versus EZDRM's specialized focus.
Emerging players
- Friend MTS: Friend MTS specializes in content security, watermarking, and anti-piracy monitoring for live sports and premium video — adjacent to EZDRM's Redflag AI-integrated watermarking and revenue security offerings.
- Bitmovin: Bitmovin is a video encoding and player platform that ships multi-DRM integration guides alongside its encoder and player products. While its primary focus is encoding/players, it overlaps with EZDRM in DRM-integrated streaming workflows and is documented as an integration partner.
Others
- Redflag AI: Redflag AI is EZDRM's strategic partner for AI-driven watermarking and real-time piracy monitoring. It is comparable as a complementary content security provider — together they offer end-to-end protection — but does not directly compete with EZDRM's DRM license delivery core.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
EZDRM social profiles
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EZDRM leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
EZDRM funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
EZDRM M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about EZDRM
What does EZDRM do?
EZDRM provides a hosted Digital Rights Management as a Service (DRMaaS) cloud platform that delivers multi-DRM license generation, content encryption, and key exchange for video streaming operators and content owners. The service supports PlayReady, Widevine, FairPlay, WisePlay, and ClearKey DRM technologies with CPIX/SPEKE integration, accessed via KeyZ (key exchange) and RightsZ (license delivery) APIs.
Is EZDRM a public or private company?
EZDRM is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was EZDRM founded?
EZDRM was founded in 2004. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is EZDRM based?
EZDRM is headquartered in Rye, United States, in the North America region.
How does EZDRM make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. DRMaaS Subscription is the primary driver. The others are usage-based Licensing.
Who are EZDRM's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are BuyDRM, Verimatrix, castLabs and Axinom. Broad incumbents are NAGRA (Kudelski Group), Irdeto and Synamedia. Emerging players are Friend MTS and Bitmovin. Redflag AI is listed as an others.
Does EZDRM have an API?
Yes. EZDRM provides a hosted Digital Rights Management as a Service (DRMaaS) accessed via APIs for license/key management. The service exposes KeyZ API for key exchange with encoders and packagers, and RightZ/RightsZ API for license delivery to players. Integrates with industry-standard protocols including CPIX (Content Protection Information Exchange) for multi-key encryption, SPEKE (Secure Packager and Encoder Key Exchange) for key exchange with AWS and other SPEKE-enabled encryptors, and supports CENC (Common Encryption) standard for cross-platform content protection. No public-facing developer portal, sandbox, or SDK listed; integration is documented through partner-specific PDF configuration guides.
What industry is EZDRM in?
EZDRM's product category is Digital Rights Management. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAHAIAJ, DRM License Delivery & Key Management (Streaming Control Plane), with a secondary code of MPAHALAK, DRM, Key Management & License Services (Multi-DRM, KMS). Its NAICS code is 516210 and its SIC code is 7370.