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Each partner picks the integration path that fits its team and use case. Here's how the two compare and what the lifecycle looks like for each.

API vs Iframe at a glance

API IntegrationIframe Integration
Backend requiredYesNo
Who takes paymentPartner, then notifies OsteocomOsteocom, directly
UI controlFull — you build the storefrontBranded card, themeable
Time to integrateDays to weeksMinutes
MaintenancePartner maintains the flowEffectively zero

API integration lifecycle

Authenticate, read the catalog, authorize a customer after purchase, then render the video with an issued token.

Phase 1
Authenticate
access token
Phase 2
Read catalog
channels + videos
Phase 3
Authorize
after purchase
Phase 4
Render video
issued token

For the step-by-step calls see the Quickstart; every field is documented in the API Reference.

Iframe integration lifecycle

Shorter, because Osteocom hosts the storefront card and runs the checkout. You only embed the iframe and pass a stable user id.

1
Embed iframe
on your page
2
Customer buys
on Osteocom
3
Activation
automatic
4
Already owned
on next load

The full walkthrough lives in Iframe Integration.

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