In short
PlainSignage is a Yodeck alternative for businesses that do not want to buy or manage a dedicated player box. Yodeck is built around its own Raspberry Pi-based player; PlainSignage runs on the Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV Stick, tablet or browser you already have. One plan includes every feature — schedules, 50+ widgets, guest interaction, API — for €14.99/month for the first screen and €4.99 for each extra screen, with a 14-day free trial and no credit card.
Yodeck vs. PlainSignage at a glance
| Aspect | Yodeck | PlainSignage |
|---|---|---|
| Player hardware | Built around its own Raspberry Pi-based player; other players supported with limits | The TV you own: Android TV / Google TV, Fire TV Stick, Android tablet or box, any browser, Raspberry Pi |
| Pricing model | Per screen per month, with plan tiers that unlock features (see their pricing page) | One plan, every feature: €14.99 first screen, €4.99 each extra, monthly, cancel anytime |
| Free option | Free tier for a single screen with limitations | 14-day free trial with all features, no credit card |
| Setup | Order or prepare a player, connect it, register in the dashboard | Install the app or open the browser player, type a 6-character code, publish — about 3 minutes |
| Live widgets | Apps and widgets, some depending on plan | 53 widgets included: weather, news, YouTube, Google Sheets, calendar, sports, rates, prayer times… |
| Guest interaction | Not a focus | Polls, song requests, wheel, shout-outs, Q&A, photo wall, phone-controlled games |
| Hosting & privacy | Cloud service | Hosted in the EU, GDPR compliant, Stripe billing |
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Why people switch
No box to buy, ship or replace
Every location already has a TV. If it runs Android TV it is the player; if not, a €30 stick is.
No feature tiers
Schedules, widgets, multi-zone layouts, API and guest games are in the only plan we have.
Cheap per extra screen
€4.99 per additional screen makes a second, third and tenth screen an easy decision.
Made for non-technical owners
Templates, brand kit and a 3-minute setup — no IT project.
How to switch from Yodeck in an afternoon
- 1Start a free trial and pair one existing TV to see your content on it
- 2Rebuild your key layouts from templates (menus take about 15 minutes) or upload your existing images and videos
- 3Pair the rest of your screens — Android TVs directly, other TVs with a Fire TV Stick
- 4Cancel the old subscription when your last screen has moved
Frequently asked questions
Can I reuse my Yodeck Raspberry Pi players?
Yes — run Chromium in kiosk mode with the PlainSignage browser player. Most people simply switch to the TV's own Android or a Fire TV Stick.
Is PlainSignage cheaper than Yodeck?
For most small fleets, yes: there is no hardware to buy and every feature is in the €14.99 + €4.99-per-screen plan. Compare with their current pricing page for your exact screen count.
Do I lose scheduling or offline playback?
No. Playlists, day/time schedules, campaigns and screen hours are included, and the Android player caches content for offline playback.