Frequently Asked Questions

Typically, your app can go live within a few weeks once content and branding are ready.

Yes. Vodlix integrates with leading DRM providers and uses signed URLs for secure streaming.

Absolutely. Vodlix supports SVOD, AVOD, TVOD, and hybrid models — giving you complete flexibility.

Yes, Vodlix continuously updates apps to ensure compatibility with Apple’s latest software.

Yes, Vodlix lets you launch apps on Android TV, Roku, Fire TV, Web, and Mobile — all from one CMS.

Yes, Vodlix’s team handles submission, review, and compliance with Apple’s guidelines.

Yes, Vodlix provides real-time analytics for user activity, engagement, and regional performance.

Simply contact the Vodlix team or request a free demo — your Apple TV app could be live in no time.

FAST stands for Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV. It works like traditional broadcast television delivered over the internet, with scheduled linear channels that viewers can watch for free thanks to advertising.

AVOD is on-demand — users pick what and when to watch — while FAST offers pre-scheduled linear channels that viewers tune into, much like flipping through cable channels. Both are free and ad-supported.

Well-known AVOD platforms include YouTube, Tubi, and Crackle, which offer movies, shows, and user-generated content for free with ad support.

Popular FAST services include Pluto TV, Xumo, and The Roku Channel, each offering a lineup of free, ad-supported linear channels across news, movies, sports, and niche genres.

Both rely on advertising revenue rather than subscriptions. In AVOD, ads are interspersed within on-demand content, while FAST inserts ads during scheduled commercial breaks in its linear streams.

It depends on your content and audience: AVOD suits diverse on-demand libraries where viewers want control, while FAST suits genre-specific channels and a lean-back, channel-surfing experience. Many services combine both to maximize reach and ad revenue.

No. Both models are free to viewers — there is no subscription fee, and the trade-off is watching advertisements alongside the content.

FAST channels run a scheduled programming lineup and recreate the channel-surfing experience, letting viewers discover content in real time. Many channels are built around specific niches like sports, classic movies, or lifestyle content.

Both AVOD and FAST are expected to keep growing as viewers move away from paid subscriptions and advertisers shift budgets to streaming. Content owners can use platforms like Vodlix to launch their own ad-supported services under either model.

AVOD (Advertising Video on Demand) generates revenue through advertisements while offering free content access. SVOD (Subscription Video on Demand) charges users recurring subscription fees for premium content access. FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) delivers free linear TV-style streaming channels supported by advertising.

Profitability depends on the platform’s audience, content strategy, and scale. SVOD generally offers higher revenue per user, while AVOD and FAST can generate large-scale advertising revenue through broader audience reach.

FAST channels are exploding because they reuse existing content libraries, cost little to operate, appeal to traditional TV viewers, and generate reliable ad revenue without requiring a subscription. By 2026, FAST is one of the fastest-growing segments of OTT.