Cleeng has been specializing in the online video market and mastered video monetization since 2011. The company simplifies operations with a ready-to-go Subscriber Retention Management (SRM®) suite that provides the complete infrastructure across all devices and eliminates the need for fragmented stacks. Founded in 2011, its customer portfolio comprises visionary D2C, streaming, and SVOD video services, with enterprise-grade technology used by the likes of the NFL, Big Ten Network, Sinclair Broadcast Group, and BeIN Media Group.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Cleeng demonstrates strong market positioning as a specialized SRM platform with global enterprise customers and a diversified product portfolio. Product innovation including Cleeng Pro (August 2025) shows strategic adaptation toward smaller creators, and integration partnerships expand reach. However, private company status and limited funding announcements as of 2026-07-05 temper the score.
Top Insights
Cleeng launched Cleeng Pro in 2025 as a free-to-start offering that eliminates waiting time for launching subscription-based D2C services, targeting creators taking social media channels to the next level and agencies working with subscription apps.
The platform enables integration in less than one hour and can reduce churn by up to 60% within 3 months.
Cleeng integrates with 100+ connectors, agencies and certified engineering partners.
Cleeng's modular, API-based suite is used by market-leading brands like Foxtel, Hearst, McFit, Sky and Sinclair Broadcast Group.
Named Competitors
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Recent Developments
(August 2025) Launched Cleeng Pro, a free D2C subscription platform launching in less than one hour, free for the first 10,000 subscribers then $0.39 per subscriber per month.
(February 2026) Expanded freemium guidance with detailed blog content on Cleeng's free offering and Merchant of Record capabilities.
(April 2026) Published content on creator monetization strategies and payment platform comparison positioning.
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