Spectrio Digital Signage is a customer experience and engagement-focused alternative to Play Digital Signage.
While we firmly stand behind the quality of our product, it's not our style to criticize the competition. No two customers are the same as they each have unique needs and preferences. So instead, our aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of all available options without bias. Ultimately, it is up to you to determine the superior digital signage solution for your needs. Here’s what Spectrio Digital Signage has to offer in five key areas.
Pricing for Spectrio Digital Signage starts at $99 per month which is based on a 36-month term. Activation and hardware are also billed separately. From our understanding, they may be able to do custom pricing as well since they offer many different solutions, so if you are interested in add-ons, we would highly recommend reaching out through their website.
Now, there is a bit of a sticker shock when it comes to Spectrio’s pricing in comparison to a majority of other solutions on the market, though Spectrio Digital Signage is uniquely positioned to cater to enterprise level clients so the higher price point does make sense in context.
Having several options for support is essential for any digital signage solution to offer as it ensures your implementation goes smoothly and that any problems that come up along the way get resolved quickly to maximize uptime.
Spectrio Digital Sigange places support and training at the forefront of their operation as they go through a demonstration with you prior to you committing to their service. They also have an online knowledge base with several categories. Other support options include the opportunity to call headquarters (based in Tampa) between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. or you can submit a support ticket on their website.
We give them props for including a variety of support options so that no matter what time of day an issue strikes, you have an option. Plus, their requirement of a demonstration ensures you have a strong understanding of the system from the very beginning.
Learn moreContent is at the core of a successful digital signage implementation.
Spectrio Digital Signage offers its clients the ability to upload unlimited high-definition videos, images, and PowerPoint slides, so you have the ability to create graphics, videos, and elements using whichever design software you are comfortable with.
They also have free templates, royalty-free media, transitions, and animations to get you started as well as compatibility with Dropbox and Google Drive. One of the features that some of their competitors do not offer is Spectrio’s turn-key content library.
As a whole, Spectrio Digital Signage has definitely satisfied our expectations for content development features, though you should always ensure it meets your company’s needs.
Currently, Spectrio Digital Signage is compatible with several digital signage media players including Spectrio A Series Player, BrightSign, Cisco 4305/4400, Cisco 4310, iPad Setup, LG WebOS, P Series Configuration, Windows, Samsung, Samsung Tizen, W Series, Windows Player App, and Generation 2 Android.
They also support BrightSign, Cisco, IOS, LG WebOS, Windows, Samsung, Samsung Tizen, Windows, and Android operating systems.
Spectrio Digital Signage has a good range of compatibility compared to others on the market. We also like that though they offer their own media player, they also allow you to utilize additional hardware options.
The ability to add several team members is quite helpful for those who have marketing departments and screens spread out over multiple locations. Spectrio Digital Signage allows you to add an unlimited amount of users.
This means every member of your team can contribute and help you manage your digital signage content. Spectrio Digital Signage also offers you the ability to assign user roles and utilize content approval workflows for the team to work together efficiently.
Learn moreIn the list below we’ve made is super easy for you to figure out what the main differences between Spectrio 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
1 free screen, no ads, no limitations
Pricing (monthly)
Pricing (monthly)
Monthly $18 Annually $12
Business $99
Supported OS
Supported OS
Country of origin
Country of origin
Headquarters
Headquarters
Established
Established
2013
2002
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.
Here 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 is why we dedicated our own researchers to test each one as if they were in the market to choose a digital signage provider. We’ve gone into more detail above, but here’s more of an overview of their experience at Spectrio.
Overall, we have found that Spectrio Digital Signage would be a fantastic digital signage solution for those looking to transform brick-and-mortar locations with a focus on customer engagement and experience. This is because they offer marketing services, interactive kiosks, and more alongside your digital signage.
They also are scalable and provide both hardware and software which can be convenient for a lot of people who are just getting started. It is also quite helpful that they offer a content library so if you can’t take on the task of creating custom content, there is an additional option.
One thing that companies should keep in mind with Spectrio is the higher price point which can be out of budget for some, especially small businesses. It also takes a bit more effort to get started since you’ll get to go through their demonstration first, though this can be a pro depending on your situation.
For enterprise level companies that are looking for a digital signage solution that offers multiple add on services, Spectrio can be a good choice.
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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!
