In short
PlainSignage is a lower-cost alternative to ScreenCloud for small and mid-sized businesses. ScreenCloud is priced per screen per month with several plan tiers; PlainSignage has one plan with every feature at €14.99/month for the first screen and €4.99 for each additional screen — ten screens cost €59.90/month. Both run on Android TV and Fire TV; PlainSignage also adds guest-interaction widgets and phone-controlled games out of the box.
ScreenCloud vs. PlainSignage at a glance
| Aspect | ScreenCloud | PlainSignage |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per screen per month with plan tiers (see their pricing page) | One plan, all features: €14.99 first screen, €4.99 each extra |
| 10 screens | Depends on tier — check their pricing page | €59.90 / month |
| Players | Android, Fire TV, ScreenCloud OS devices, Chrome, LG/Samsung apps | Android TV / Google TV, Fire TV, tablets, browser player, Raspberry Pi, smart-TV browser |
| Widgets | App store with integrations | 53 widgets included, no add-ons, no API keys to manage |
| Guest interaction | Not a focus | Polls, song requests, wheel of fortune, shout-outs, Q&A, photo wall, games |
| Trial | Free trial | 14 days, all features, no credit card |
| Hosting | Cloud | EU-hosted, GDPR compliant |
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Why people switch
Predictable, low price
One plan, published prices, prorated when you add or remove screens.
Nothing locked behind a tier
Multi-zone layouts, campaigns, API, proof of play — all included.
Guest engagement built in
Turn waiting time into polls, games and photo walls without another tool.
Set up by the owner, not IT
6-character pairing code, templates, brand kit.
How to switch from ScreenCloud in an afternoon
- 1Start a free trial and pair one Android TV or Fire TV Stick
- 2Recreate layouts from templates or upload your existing media
- 3Move screens one by one — the same Fire TV Sticks and Android TVs work
- 4Cancel the old plan once the last screen is live
Frequently asked questions
Does PlainSignage have an app store like ScreenCloud?
Widgets are built in rather than installed: weather, news, YouTube, Google Sheets, calendars, sports, rates and 40+ more, each with several designs.
Can I embed dashboards?
Yes — the Web page element embeds any URL, and Live sheet / Live number read Google Sheets and JSON APIs.
Is there an API?
Yes, a documented REST API with scoped keys is part of the plan.