piSignage Digital Signage is the Raspberry PI-focused, flexible do-it-yourself alternative to Play Digital Signage.
While we’re pretty sold on our product, we're not about playing favorites. At Play Digital Signage, we understand that each business has diverse needs. This means that Pi Signage might nail it for some, while for others, Play Digital Signage will come out on top. Here we are simply going to lay it all out for you—no favoritism, just the lowdown on what piSignage Digital Signage has to offer. You get to decide who the digital signage solution is for your business.
piSignage Digital Signage has taken a unique approach to its pricing structure. You can purchase a license for their player and use any management software you would like for a one-time fee of $25 or you can utilize your own player and manage them with piSignage Digital Signage for $20 per player, per year.
To save $10, you can also purchase the managed license which comes with a 1 year management subscription and a player license. piSignage Digital Signage also runs rotating promotions, so watch out for those if Pi Signage is on your radar.
Though this pricing structure is unlike almost any other in the industry, it can be a definite pro for companies that either want a highly customizable digital signage solution that they can build from the ground up or for those companies on a tight budget who don’t mind some do it yourself ingenuity.
Learn moreSupport is a crucial aspect of a digital signage solution. After all, with any technology, you are bound to have a question or two.
There are two ways to get support with piSignage Digital Signage. First, you can reference their online knowledge base. If you need more personalized help, you can send them an email. They also allow attachments with the emails so you can always attach screenshots of the problem!
We like that they have made all of their support accessible on your own schedule rather than trying to get help during specific times.
Learn morepiSignage Digital Signage gives you the freedom to design your digital signage content using any software you like and are comfortable with. You can then upload it to their management platform in a variety of file types or even using URLs or links.
This is an aspect of piSignage Digital Signage that can be a pro or a con depending on your company. Some may love the flexibility to use the content design and editing programs they already use and appreciate the ability to continue their workflow. Others, on the other hand, may find it inconvenient and more expensive to utilize third-party software for their digital signage. Again, it just depends on your preferences and situation.
Learn morepiSignage Digital Signage has its own digital signage medial player you can go with, or they are compatible with all models of Raspberry Pi systems, Chrome app or Chromecast players, or Ubuntu-based players. You also have the choice between Linux, Mac, Windows, or Raspberry Pi operating systems.
This is more limited compatibility-wise than some of their competitors, but you still have a lot of options when it comes to the hardware you want to use.
Learn moreWorking with a team? piSignage Digital Signage allows you to add other users to help you manage your digital signage. We like that piSignage Digital Signage has included this feature regardless of which way you go on pricing as this is a feature that other competitors have reserved for their premium plans in some cases.
In the list below we’ve made is super easy for you to figure out what the main differences between piSignage Digital Signage and Play Digital Signage is. You will find informaiton about pricing, terms and what who can do or can’t do.
Free Screens
Free Screens
Pricing (monthly)
Pricing (monthly)
Monthly $18 Annually $12
Player license one time fee $25 Subscription (annual) $20 Managed $35
Supported OS
Supported OS
Country of origin
Country of origin
Headquarters
Headquarters
Established
Established
2013
2014
Live Chat 24/7
Live Chat 24/7
Unlimited storage and traffic
Unlimited users and teams
Cloud-based editor (Like powerpoint)
Templates
Multi-Zone Playlists
Youtube
Social Media
RSS
Streaming
HDMI (Video) input
Works offline
Emergency Strategy Setup
API
Analytics
Audit Logs
SSO
Touch Interactive Content
More than 10 years, 2500+ organizations, and thousands of live screens is why we know we’re great at what we do.
At Play Digital Signage, we know the only way to truly see how our competitors provide a different experience is to test it for ourselves. That's why we put our in-house researchers on a mission to thoroughly test each option, approaching them from the perspective of someone on the hunt for a digital signage provider. We’ve already broken down 5 main areas of consideration, but now let’s get into an overview of their experience with piSignage Digital Signage.
piSignage Digital Signage is a Raspberry Pi-focused digital signage service, but they do offer compatibility with other operating systems which is nice. They enable you to choose the hardware you use, or you can utilize theirs. There are also multiple ways to use their services within different price points.
We also liked that you can upload content with a wide range of file types. This allows you to use whichever content design software you feel most comfortable with and still be confident you’ll be able to upload without any issues. However, since the program you use to create content is up to you, this can be a downside depending on your situation.
Another aspect to keep in mind is that the do-it-yourself spirit is alive and well with piSignage Digital Signage, so if you are looking for customization as a priority this is great, otherwise, you may want a solution that is more user-friendly and plug-and-play.
Overall, for those who love the Raspberry Pi platform, piSignage Digital Signage may be a good option to consider for digital signage.
Ready to see what digital signage creation you can build? Remember, it is free to play around with the Play Digital Signage software. There’s no credit card required and don’t worry, we won’t bombard your inbox either because we think our product speaks for itself!
