16.7
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Free planAndroidiOSmacOS
Best Digital Rights Management in 2026
Adobe Digital Editions leads this chart of 21 (6.7/10, free plan). Readium LCP is next (5.4/10), and Drumlin Publisher is the next highest-placed with a free plan (5.3/10). Digital rights management software governs who can use digital content and applications. These services and apps may include multi-DRM support, watermarking, offline playback, mobile SDKs and API access. Android availability varies, so check for an Android app or mobile SDK before choosing. Compare supported platforms, deployment options and whether web, Windows, iOS, macOS or Linux access fits your setup.
25.4
AndroidiOSLinux
35.4
AndroidiOSWeb
- 4
Axinom DRM
AndroidiOSWebAPI5.3$259 usage-based - 5
BuyDRM KeyOS
AndroidiOSWebAPI5.3 - 6
Cryptlex
AndroidiOSWebAPI5.3From $100 a month - 7
Drumlin Publisher
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows5.3From $25 a month - 8
EditionGuard
AndroidiOSWebAPI5.3From $95 a month - 9
Google Widevine
AndroidiOSWebLinux5.3 - 10
Locklizard Safeguard
AndroidiOSWebmacOS5.3 - 11
Microsoft PlayReady
AndroidiOSLinuxmacOS5.3 - 12
DRM-X 6.0
AndroidiOSWebAPI5.2From $2,990 a year - 13
Thales Sentinel LDK
AndroidLinuxmacOSWindows5.0 - 14
Wibu-Systems CodeMeter
AndroidLinuxmacOSWindows5.0 - 15
Aegis Secure View
WebSelf-hosted4.6 - 16
DRMtoday
AndroidiOSWebAPI4.6From $299 a month - 17
EZDRM
AndroidiOSWebWindows4.6From $49.99 a month - 184.6
- 19
MyPass DRM
Web4.6 - 204.3
- 214.3
Choosing well
Check Android and deployment
Start by checking whether the tool supports Android and how it is deployed. Platform coverage in this category also includes web, Windows, iOS, macOS and Linux.
A mobile SDK can matter when you need to add rights management to an Android or iOS app.
Compare free plans and paid entry points
Some items include a free plan, while paid services either show a monthly starting price or ask you to request pricing.
Check the Paid from field and read the pricing note for trials, annual terms or request-based quotes.
Match the protection features
Assess multi-DRM support, watermarking and offline playback against the content workflow you need.
These fields show whether a service addresses playback protection, visible or embedded marking, and use without a network connection.
Review SDK and API access
A mobile SDK enables integration inside an app, and API access links rights management to other systems.
Check both fields before choosing a tool for a custom application or service.
Questions people ask
Do these DRM tools support Android?
Android support varies by product. Check the platform details and look for an Android app or mobile SDK before choosing.
Can I find a free DRM plan?
Yes. Some items in this category include a free plan. Other products are paid or list pricing on request.
Which platforms are covered?
Platforms represented include Android, web, Windows, iOS, macOS and Linux. Product support differs, so check the listing.
What features should I compare?
Compare free-plan availability, paid starting price, deployment, multi-DRM support, watermarking, offline playback, mobile SDK and API access.
Are trials available?
Trial terms vary. Pricing notes may state a trial period, an annual price, a monthly starting price or pricing on request.