info-beamer vs OptiSigns
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OptiSigns
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| Figure | info-beamer | OptiSigns |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €0.62/mo | $9/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · Digital Signage Software | 8.6 (#26) | 9.5 (#1) |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Content types | images,videos,fonts,JSON,custom visualizations | Supported content includes images, videos, documents, slideshows, text, weather, news, social posts, menus, and schedules. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Karlsruhe, Germany | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Integrations | The security page says device content can optionally be distributed between devices on the same local network using encrypted peer-to-peer transfer. | The site lists more than 140 apps, including weather, Instagram, Power BI, YouTube, and Google Slides. |
| Offline playback | Yes | The platform supports offline playback. |
| Product | info-beamer hosted is a cloud signage platform for running digital signage installations using Raspberry Pi devices. | OptiSigns turns screens and TVs into digital signage for engaging customers and employees. |
| Security | The maker says data transfers use TLS, content is cryptographically verified, devices expose no network services by default, and optional two-factor authentication includes TOTP and FIDO2 hardware tokens. | OptiSigns says it encrypts data in its application and holds AICPA SOC 2 Type II certification. |
| Support | Free support is available through the community forums, while commercial support and custom development are available on request. | The company says its US-based support team is available by email, phone, or its support system. |
| User roles | custom | custom |
Plans
info-beamer
- Free accountFree
- Hosted devices€7.75 a month
- Hosted storage€0.62 a month
- info-beamer hosted accountFree
OptiSigns
- FreeFree
- Standard$9 a month
- Pro$11.25 a month
- Pro Plus$13.50 a month
- Engage$27 a month
- Enterprise$40.50 a month
In their own words
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OptiSigns
OptiSigns turns screens and TVs into digital signage for customers and employees. Its content management system supports drag-and-drop publishing, templates, playlists and scheduling, while remote controls let users update screens across locations. It handles image, video, PDF and PowerPoint files, along with content from services such as YouTube and Google Slides. The platform lists more than 140 apps and integrations, including weather, Instagram and Power BI. Team tools include user roles, workspaces, approval workflows and collaboration; a mobile admin app supports remote screen and content management. Supported platforms include Android, Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi and browsers, as well as other hardware platforms. The free plan allows up to three supported screen types, 25 basic apps and 1GB of storage, and displays OptiSigns branding on screens. Free playlists are limited to 30 items and 200MB. Paid plans are priced per screen: Standard is $9 a month billed annually. A 14-day trial is offered without a credit card.