Custom media software development services
We help media companies build fast, secure, and easy-to-manage platforms. Whether launching from scratch or modernizing legacy systems, our custom media solutions improve performance, streamline workflows, and deliver strong mobile and SEO results from day one.
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Media & entertainment case studies
Explore how our custom media software solutions help clients modernize infrastructure, scale operations, and reach wider audiences.
Team size: 5 developers
Team size: 5 developers
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Team size: 9 developers
Team size: 7 developers
Custom WordPress platform for regional media in Ukraine
We delivered 10 modern, mobile-optimized media platforms for independent newsrooms – including a multisite setup with 12 subsites under one admin panel.
IFE system integration for a global media provider
Built a custom integration layer connecting a CMS to in-flight entertainment systems across multiple airline partners.
Our development services for media & entertainment
We design and build custom software for every part of the media lifecycle – from publishing to analytics, monetization, and SEO. Our platforms are built to perform across devices, scale with your audience, and meet the demands of modern media teams.
Editorial discovery & MVP for news platforms
From editorial workflows to feature validation – we help media teams launch efficiently with:
- Workflow analysis and CMS blueprinting
- Proof of concept for key features like real-time publishing or paywalls
- Editorial UX prototyping
- Lean MVP development for pilot testing
Custom web & mobile development for news publishers
Fast, scalable, and monetizable media websites and apps – built for your newsroom and your audience.
- SEO-ready, responsive websites and PWAs
- Native or cross-platform mobile apps
- Features: breaking news alerts, offline reading, push notifications, paywalls
- Built to scale under high traffic loads
Editorial UI/UX design & custom theme development
Designing intuitive editorial tools and engaging reader experiences.
- UX for editorial workflows
- UI for article pages, homepages, and category sections
- Custom WordPress theme development
- Mobile-first, SEO-optimized design
Editorial platform audit: performance, security & workflow review
Identify blockers and opportunities across your media platform.
- CMS performance and load speed audit
- Security and infrastructure health check
- Workflow mapping and role-permission review
- SEO and structured content analysis
Custom plugin development for editorial workflows
Extend your CMS with purpose-built editorial tools.
- Editorial calendars and approval flows
- Multi-author publishing workflows
- Custom content blocks and embeds
- Content syndication and third-party integrations
SEO & performance optimization for media websites
Make sure your content loads fast and ranks well.
- Structured data, sitemaps, and crawlability
- Core Web Vitals tuning
- Mobile-first performance optimization
- Reader engagement and behavior tracking
A long-term technical partner for your newsroom.
Extend your CMS with purpose-built editorial tools.
- CMS and plugin maintenance
- New feature delivery and backlog support
- Hosting and infrastructure monitoring
- Editorial and admin user support
Media software solutions
We engineer robust digital platforms for modern media teams – enabling efficient publishing, smooth content delivery, and scalable performance. Our solutions are built to fit real newsroom needs and evolve with your audience.
Deploy modular CMS foundations and multisite setups built for reliability, brand flexibility, and editorial autonomy.
Enable seamless streaming and video hosting through custom media players, CDN integration, and adaptive formats.
Create smooth cross-device experiences with responsive layouts, progressive web apps, and native app integrations.
Transition from outdated platforms with full content retention, metadata preservation, and minimal disruption to operations.
Track user activity and platform health through embedded dashboards, data layers, and event-based tracking systems.
Manage user roles, gated content, and usage permissions with flexible admin rules or third-party DRM services.
Speed up audio/video workflows through automated encoding, compression presets, and smart delivery pipelines.
Connect third-party tools and expand editorial capabilities with lightweight, purpose-built integrations and backend services.
Technologies & platforms
Our team works with the tools media companies rely on – from cloud infrastructure to video delivery and content analytics. Whether you’re launching a custom media solution or improving an existing platform, we build with flexibility, performance, and long-term support in mind.
Why choose Ralabs for media development?
We bring real experience, practical solutions, and a team that knows how to work with media companies.
Proven experience in media software development
We understand media workflows. Our team has worked with editors, publishers, and media managers. We build around your actual content and publishing needs – not just tech specs.
Custom media solutions
Every project is designed to fit – whether it’s a multisite platform, custom CMS features, or integrating donations and analytics.
Scalable, cloud-ready architecture
From day one, we plan for growth – whether you’re reaching 10,000 users or 10 million.
Full transparency
You get regular updates, clear delivery milestones, and full visibility into every stage of development.
Agile delivery, fast results
Our parallel delivery model helps you launch fast – without cutting corners. Projects go live in weeks, not months.
Compliance-ready and secure
We follow industry best practices for data protection, access control, and long-term stability – with no extra maintenance burden.
Our clients say
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Artem Arutyunyan 
Head of Digital
“With our High-load News Media project, we have reached our goals to increase analytics by rebuilding the infrastructure, boosting the performance of the website, and improving the news cloud panel for our journalists. Hromadske.ua is extremely thankful and satisfied with the costs spent since the results we gained are perfect.”
Oleksandr Pylypenko
Editor-in-Chief, Lokator Media
“Thanks to the new design and SEO setup, our traffic grew by 25%. That’s not just a number – those are new readers who now stay with us. The redesign made the site more appealing and modern. We’ve received hundreds of positive reader comments.”
Maksym Savchenko
Editor-in-Chief, Vidbudova. Zaporizhzhia
“The site looks great – that helps our content shine. Average pageviews per user grew 4x, and the custom donation tools are working really well. Our team is more motivated, and we love how flexible the new platform is.”
Yevhen Zaslavskyi
Executive Director, Media Development Foundation
“Ralabs’ work goes far beyond development – it’s a strategic investment in Ukraine’s information resilience.”
Sheamus McGovern 
Founder & CEO at ODSC
“What stood out most about Ralabs was their attention to detail and ability to keep the project on time and budget. The end client was happy with Ralabs’ work. The team performed exceptionally and delivered high-quality work.”
Ollie Maitland 
Co-Founder & CPO
“We’ve worked with Ralabs to add an additional team alongside our core engineering and products teams. They have worked closely with us becoming fully integrated with us and delivering an excellent standard of architecture and engineering expertise.”
Jeff Wallace
Co-Founder
“We are thrilled to have such a knowledgeable, skilled and collaborative team in Ralabs as we build our business into the future. They helped us to create an excellent solution, one that met our early pilot needs but that was also scalable to meet our long-term requirements.”
Michael Brady 
COO
“Ralabs’ developers have succeeded in furthering the development process, resulting in a faster product launch. The team is talented and engaged, making for afree-flowing engagement. Their involvement was critical in helping us deliver our products to the market.”
Ian Atkins
Co-Founder & COO
“Ralabs truly cared about the products being built and the mission of ChoosingTherapy.com. Working with Ralabs feels like your working with an extension of your own team. Every team member was invested in our mission.”
Jonas Bertelsen 
Chief Product Officer (CPO)
“Working with the team was an experience in precision, expertise, and dedication. Their technical acumen ensured our GPT-Powered Q&A Chat was not only functional but ahead of the curve. We are proud to have collaborated with such a proficient team.”
Sam O’Brien
Product Lead at Fillit
“We were immediately impressed by Ralabs technical skill and expertise; however, it was their commitment and professionalism that assured us we had chosen the right partner. We feel confident taking on new projects as we know Ralabs can provide the skills we need with relatively short notice!”
Steven Flynn
CEO, Founder at Skytango
“All problems from a previous developer were solved by Ralabs, resulting in a stable system that has improved the overall platform. Ralabs made the collaboration an effortless process for a competitive price.”
Muhamad Gamal El Dean
Senior Project Manager at APC Ltd.
“Working with Ralabs was a great experience. They helped us connect several systems, ensuring our data stayed synchronized across all platforms we use. “
Alina Tivadar
Associate Project Manager at APC Ltd.
“Ralabs was recommended by our network, and they turned out to be exactly what we needed. Their relevant experience and domain knowledge matched everything we were looking for. “
Matthew Rossi
CEO at Katara AI
“Working with Ralabs has been a great experience. The team helped us successfully launch our agentic workflow automation platform. Their team, especially their brilliant Go engineer, greatly improved our development processes and took on leadership role.”
Gil Plotnizky
Co-Founder and Director at Equilibrio
“We had an amazing experience working with Ralabs.org on our website from day one, their team was professional, efficient, and truly understood our needs—covering everything from design to operations, reservations, and financial integrations with third-party software.”
Dr. Philip Cabréus
Founder & CEO at Atlas Well
“Thanks to Ralabs’ efforts, the client has achieved a 99% system uptime and enhanced security. The team has also streamlined the client’s CI/CD pipeline, allowing them to push new features weekly and secure paying customers after the launch.”
Michael Stone
Head of Engineering and Product at StrideUp
“The team has communicated fantastically and provided timely deliverables throughout the engagement. Ralabs’ flexibility is a hallmark of their performance.”
FAQ
Common media solutions include content management systems (CMS), OTT and streaming platforms, digital asset management tools, audience analytics, ad tech, and engagement tools like pop-ups or donation banners. Custom platforms often combine these features into a single system tailored to a company’s needs.
We develop flexible, cloud-ready platforms that support live and on-demand broadcasting, video optimization, multi-language support, and seamless CMS integration. Whether you’re running a regional outlet or scaling a larger network, our custom media solutions help you deliver content fast and reliably across devices.
Costs vary depending on the platform’s complexity, features, and integration needs. Smaller projects may start around $30K–50K, while larger multi-site or streaming platforms can exceed $100K. We work with both fixed-price and flexible engagement models to match your budget and goals.
Timelines depend on the scope. A typical project can take anywhere from 8 to 16 weeks – from discovery and design to full launch. With parallel workflows and a dedicated team, we help clients go live faster without compromising quality.
A development partner helps you design and launch a streaming experience that fits your brand and technical needs. From building playback infrastructure to content management, subscriptions, and analytics – we handle both the backend and user-facing features that keep your platform competitive.
Off-the-shelf tools rarely fit the way editorial teams work. Custom media solutions let you shape every part of your platform – from publishing flow to user interface – and adapt as your needs evolve. You get more control, better performance, and fewer workarounds.