How much does it cost to build a Roku channel?

Issue

Cost to build Roku channel.  

Environment

SDK

Direct Publisher

Answer

There is no fee for distributing your channel through the Roku Channel Store or as a non-certified channel on the Roku Platform.

However, there are costs associated with developing your channel and hosting your content. (Roku does not host content.) 

Additional Resources

• Roku platform overview
• The cheapest and fastest way to launch a channel on Roku is by using our Direct Publisher tool. In this case, content hosting and feed configuration will be your only cost. Please refer to our list of recommended feed partners for vendors who can help you develop a content feed. You could also configure the feed yourself by following our Direct Publisher feed specifications.
• If you’d like a custom-designed channel, then you can build it using our scripting language, BrightScript. For help building your channel, Roku maintains a list of recommended developers, or refer to sites like UpWorks for smaller contractors.
• Roku will never charge you for customer service. Please review this article to avoid fraudulent websites that claim to offer "Roku technical support".