In short
PlainSignage is a Rise Vision alternative for schools, churches and offices that want live data (Google Sheets, calendars), one-click emergency alerts and interactive features without per-display tiers. Rise Vision is priced per display with education focus; PlainSignage has one plan for every sector at €14.99/month for the first screen and €4.99 per additional screen, runs on existing Android TVs, Fire TV Sticks and browsers, and is hosted in the EU.
Rise Vision vs. PlainSignage at a glance
| Aspect | Rise Vision | PlainSignage |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per display per month/year (see their pricing page) | One plan: €14.99 + €4.99 per extra screen, monthly |
| Focus | Education, churches | Every sector — 8 industry playbooks including education and worship |
| Live data | Google integrations | Google Sheets, iCal calendars, JSON, RSS, weather, sports, prayer times… |
| Emergency alerts | Yes | Yes — one button, optional sound, every screen |
| Interaction | Limited | Polls, quiz games with your own questions, Q&A, photo wall |
| Hosting | US cloud | EU-hosted, GDPR compliant |
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Why people switch
Timetables that update themselves
Publish a Google Sheet; corridor screens follow.
Emergency override with sound
Lockdown or evacuation on every screen with one click, withdrawn with one click.
Engagement for open days
Quiz games with your own questions, polls and a moderated shout-out wall.
GDPR by design
Hosted in the EU — important for European schools.
How to switch from Rise Vision in an afternoon
- 1Start a free trial and pair a classroom or corridor TV
- 2Connect your timetable sheet and calendar
- 3Pair the remaining screens
- 4Cancel the old plan
Frequently asked questions
Do you have education pricing?
The single plan is already priced for small budgets: ten screens are €59.90 per month with every feature. Contact us for very large campuses.
Can several teachers publish?
Yes, through the console; guest features are moderated and can be disabled.