In short
PlainSignage is a NoviSign alternative for owners who want a 3-minute setup and one price. NoviSign offers per-screen plans across Android, Windows and Chrome; PlainSignage focuses on the TV you already have (Android TV, Fire TV, tablets) plus a browser player, includes all 53 widgets and guest interaction in one plan, and costs €14.99/month for the first screen and €4.99 for each extra.
NoviSign vs. PlainSignage at a glance
| Aspect | NoviSign | PlainSignage |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per screen per month, tiers (see their pricing page) | One plan: €14.99 + €4.99 per extra screen |
| Players | Android, Windows, Chrome OS, some smart TVs | Android TV / Google TV, Fire TV, tablets, browser player (Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, Pi, smart-TV browsers) |
| Setup | Install app, register player | Install app or open browser, type 6-character code |
| Guest interaction | Some interactive widgets | Polls, song requests, wheel, shout-outs, Q&A, photo wall, phone-controlled games |
| Hosting | Cloud | EU-hosted, GDPR compliant |
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Why people switch
Simplest setup on the market
A pairing code and a template; no player registration dance.
Everything in one plan
No tier comparison, no add-ons, no surprises on the invoice.
Modern guest features
Games and QR-based interaction guests actually use.
EU data
Hosted in the European Union with Stripe billing and per-country VAT.
How to switch from NoviSign in an afternoon
- 1Start a free trial and pair one screen
- 2Recreate your layouts from templates or upload media
- 3Move remaining screens
- 4Cancel the old plan
Frequently asked questions
Windows players?
Use the browser player in kiosk mode on Windows — real-time updates, nothing to install.
Can I import my NoviSign content?
Media files (images, videos) upload directly; layouts are rebuilt with templates in minutes.