What Zonify does

Zonify (operating as Zone·ify) is a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST/AVOD) platform that distributes streaming content and native interactive games through connected TV devices and pay-TV operators. The platform is available on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Comcast Xfinity, and DIRECTV, reaching consumers directly via app stores and pay-TV subscription bundles. Zone·ify's core product is a free streaming app that monetizes through video advertising and is augmented by natively integrated interactive games playable with existing TV remote controls, with the company claiming status as the first AVOD platform to offer remote-playable gaming without requiring downloads, consoles, or mobile devices.

The platform's technology stack centers on FAST channel hosting infrastructure and a partnership with ES3, a third-party TV interactive engagement provider, to deliver the native gaming experience. In October 2025, Zone·ify became the launch platform for TopDocs, a FAST channel operated in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada, providing access to over 6,000 documentary titles with 150+ hours of curated content at launch and 20 hours of new programming added monthly. The channel is positioned as a global offering with English-language availability first and a French-language version planned.

Zone·ify operates a freemium business model with no subscription fees for end users. Revenue is generated through three streams: AVOD advertising during content consumption, sponsorship and custom-branded gaming experiences offered to advertisers, and content licensing rights for distribution to other platforms and geographies. The company is headquartered in Portsmouth, United States, has 11-50 employees, and was founded in 2016. No funding rounds, revenue figures, or management team details are disclosed in the available source material, indicating a privately held, early-commercial-stage company.

Name

Zonify

Website

https://zonifyapp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zonify (Zone·ify) is a free ad-supported streaming TV platform that distributes FAST channels and native interactive games via Android TV, Fire TV, Comcast Xfinity, and DIRECTV, monetizing through AVOD advertising and sponsored branded gaming experiences for consumer audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST/AVOD)

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

AVOD Streaming Channels (Ad-Supported OTT) (MPABAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

FAST Channel Networks & Platforms (MPACAAAC), Video Streaming Platforms (SVOD/AVOD/TVOD) (BPAMAJAA)

Keywords

• Ad-supported streaming
• FAST television platform
• Interactive TV gaming
• Video streaming service
• Documentary FAST channel

Headquarters

HQ city

Portsmouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Advertising Revenue (AVOD): Free ad-supported streaming television model generating revenue from video advertisements displayed during content consumption. The TopDocs documentary channel and other content on the platform operates on this AVOD model.
2. Sponsorship and Branded Gaming: Custom-branded games offered to advertisers and sponsors as part of the entertainment platform evolution. Revenue generated through branded gaming experiences integrated into the streaming platform.
3. Content Licensing Rights: Global distribution rights for the TopDocs FAST channel being presented at MIPCOM, suggesting potential revenue from licensing content to other platforms and regions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Zone-ify operates a free ad-supported video on demand (AVOD) streaming platform that delivers video content channels and integrates native interactive games playable with existing TV remote controls without requiring downloads, consoles, or mobile devices. The platform hosts content partnerships such as the TopDocs documentary FAST channel from the National Film Board of Canada, and distributes across Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Comcast Xfinity, and DIRECTV.

Product overview

Zone·ify is an AVOD (Ad-Supported Video On Demand) streaming platform that provides free interactive entertainment. The core offering consists of the Zone·ify app/platform which delivers streaming video content, augmented by native interactive gaming capabilities (first AVOD platform to offer gaming without downloads or consoles). The platform hosts content channels including TopDocs, a new FAST channel launching in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada featuring over 6,000 documentary titles. Content is distributed across multiple streaming devices and pay-TV operators including Android TV, Fire TV, Comcast Xfinity, and DIRECTV.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zone-ify Streaming Platform A free ad-supported video on demand (AVOD) streaming platform that delivers video content and native interactive entertainment experiences to streaming entertainment consumers.
• TopDocs FAST Channel A free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel featuring documentary content from the National Film Board of Canada, launched on the Zone-ify platform with access to over 6,000 documentary titles and at least 150 hours of curated content, with English-language availability first and a French-language version planned.
• Interactive TV Games Free interactive games playable on the Zone-ify platform using existing TV remote controls, launched as the first AVOD-native interactive gaming offering that requires no downloads, consoles, or mobile devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• First AVOD platform to offer native TV gaming without downloads, consoles, or mobile devices
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• National Film Board of CanadaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2025The National Film Board of Canada has partnered with Zone·ify to launch TopDocs, a global FAST channel featuring the NFB's catalogue of over 6,000 documentary titles. The channel launches on the Zone-ify app with at least 150 hours of curated content and 20 hours of new programming monthly. This represents a flagship content partnership providing premium documentary content to Zone-ify's streaming platform.
• ES3coreTechnology or Integration · 11 June 2025Zone·ify partnered with ES3, a TV interactive engagement platform provider, to create and launch free interactive games playable with TV remote controls. This technology partnership enabled Zone-ify to become the first AVOD platform to offer native gaming as part of the core TV experience without requiring downloads, consoles, or mobile devices. The games are now available across multiple streaming devices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tubi: Fox-owned free ad-supported streaming service with a large library of movies and TV shows, including FAST channels. Comparable to Zone·ify in AVOD business model, CTV distribution, and advertising-supported monetization.
• Distro TV: Free ad-supported streaming platform aggregating hundreds of FAST channels across CTV devices. Comparable as a smaller, channel-aggregator-style FAST competitor targeting similar advertiser and viewer segments.
• Pluto TV: Paramount-owned free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platform offering linear-style channels and on-demand content. Directly comparable to Zone·ify as a FAST/AVOD platform competing for the same CTV advertising and viewer time.
• The Roku Channel: Roku's free ad-supported streaming hub offering movies, TV, and live channels across Roku devices and the web. Direct competitor in the AVOD/FAST category with similar content and ad-supported monetization.
• Plex: Independent streaming platform offering free ad-supported movies, TV, and FAST channels alongside its media server roots. Similar mid-size positioning to Zone·ify in the AVOD/FAST space with broad device support.
• Xumo: Comcast-owned FAST streaming service offering free linear channels across smart TVs and streaming devices. Directly comparable as a pay-TV-operator-aligned FAST platform with multi-device distribution.
• Crackle: Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's free ad-supported streaming service offering movies, TV, and AVOD originals. Comparable as an independent or mid-size FAST/AVOD platform with similar ad-supported model and multi-device distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Samsung TV Plus: Samsung's pre-installed free ad-supported streaming service on Samsung smart TVs. Comparable as a FAST distribution channel for CTV viewers, but embedded in a much larger device OEM's broader hardware ecosystem.
• Amazon Freevee: Amazon's free ad-supported streaming service offering movies, TV, and originals, now integrated into Prime Video. Comparable as an AVOD competitor with deeper content and ad-tech resources from a hyperscaler parent.
• LG Channels: LG's built-in free ad-supported streaming service on LG smart TVs. Comparable as a FAST offering competing for the same CTV household audience, but distributed as part of LG's broader TV hardware business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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