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  1. How to Build a Movie Streaming Platform Like Netflix, Hulu, or MUBI with Tradly

Want to launch your own movie streaming platform like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, or MUBI? Learn how to set up video listings, subscriptions, and multi-author channels using Tradly’s no-code editor, SuperAdmin dashboard, and API/SDK for scaling.

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How to Build a Movie Streaming Platform Like Netflix or MUBI with Tradly

Video streaming is no longer reserved for giants like Netflix or Disney+. Independent creators, niche communities, and small studios are launching their own streaming platforms—whether for arthouse films, indie creators, educational content, or even regional cinema.

If you’re thinking of building your own “Netflix for a niche”, you don’t need to spend millions on custom development. With Tradly, you can launch a streaming platform with subscriptions, video listings, and multi-author support—all without building backend infrastructure from scratch.

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Why Streaming Platforms Are Popular in 2025

  1. Creators want control – Instead of relying on YouTube’s ads or algorithm, creators can monetize directly.

  2. Audiences love niche platforms – MUBI thrives on curated arthouse films. Mubi focuses on a specific culture. People want focused libraries, not just endless generic catalogs.

  3. Recurring revenue model – Subscriptions give creators and studios sustainable income.

Tradly helps you launch exactly this kind of subscription-based video platform—whether you’re a solo creator or building a multi-author streaming service.

How Tradly Helps You Build a Streaming Platform

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🎬 1. Launch as an Individual Creator

If you’re an author, director, or independent creator, you can use Tradly to set up your own video channel:

  1. Create your author profile page
  2. Upload and organize your video listings (films, episodes, or shorts)
  3. Add a subscription block so users can pay monthly/annually for access
  4. When users log in, they unlock all your exclusive content

This is perfect if you want to launch your own mini-Netflix for your audience.

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🎥 2. Launch as a Multi-Creator Platform

If you want to build the “MUBI model” or even a Netflix-style marketplace, Tradly supports multi-author platforms:

  1. Allow multiple creators/directors to sign up as sellers
  2. Each creator can upload their own video listings (films, shows, or lectures)
  3. Viewers can subscribe to the platform (all-access) or even to specific creators
  4. You manage everything in SuperAdmin: approvals, commissions, payouts, and subscriptions

This lets you create a full-scale video marketplace, where the community drives the content.

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💳 3. Monetization Made Simple

Tradly comes with flexible monetization options:

  1. Subscriptions (monthly, yearly, custom tiers) > Whole site access
  2. Bundled access (collections, festivals, or categories) > Page only access as per subscription product purchased
  3. Give access to certain user segments by creating user segments.

Plus, integrated payment gateways (Stripe, Paypal, etc.) ensure global access.

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🔧 4. Powerful Tools for Scaling

Tradly isn’t just no-code—it’s also developer-friendly:

  1. Headless API-first architecture – power web apps, mobile apps, or even Smart TV apps
  2. JS SDK – easily integrate Tradly backend with your Webflow, React, or Next.js frontend
  3. Open-source starter kits – fork prebuilt templates and customize

This means you can start simple (with no-code) and then scale to custom experiences as your streaming platform grows.

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🖥️ 5. Easy Management with No-Code SuperAdmin

Manage creators, videos, categories, and subscriptions in a clean dashboard

  1. Configure workflows (approvals, publishing, notifications)
  2. Track analytics: subscribers, views, revenue, top-performing creators
  3. Add database entities like “Genres,” “Seasons,” “Directors,” without code

In short, you can run your streaming platform like a pro studio, even if you’re a solo founder.

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Example Use Cases with Tradly

  1. Solo filmmaker → Launch a personal streaming site where fans subscribe to watch your films.
  2. Festival organizer → Host indie films or short film competitions with limited-time streaming passes.
  3. Educational creator → Sell video courses or lectures behind a subscription.
  4. Community platform → Build a curated niche service (like MUBI) where multiple filmmakers upload their work.

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Why Tradly vs Building From Scratch

Building from scratch = hire backend engineers, payment experts, devops → $$$ + months of work

WordPress hacks = clunky + not optimized for streaming

Tradly = plug-and-play marketplace + subscription engine that you can design your way

Tradly gives you speed to launch, flexibility to customize, and scalability to grow—all in one ecosystem.

The world doesn’t need another generic Netflix clone. It needs focused, curated streaming platforms—whether for arthouse cinema, regional storytelling, education, or niche communities.

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With Tradly, you can:

🎬 Launch as an individual creator with your own Netflix-style channel

🎥 Build a multi-author platform like MUBI with subscriptions & payouts

🚀 Scale from no-code launch to custom apps with APIs and SDKs

👉 Start small, grow big. Use Tradly to turn your streaming idea into the next niche Netflix.