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The Best OptiSigns Alternative for Multiple Screens

The best OptiSigns alternative for a growing business is one that doesn't charge per screen. OptiSigns costs $10 per screen per month ($9 billed yearly), so 10 screens run $1,080–$1,200 a year. WidgitBoard costs a flat $19.99 a month ($190 a year) for unlimited screens and works on the TVs you already have.

Key takeaways

  • OptiSigns: $10 per screen per month, or $9 billed yearly.
  • OptiSigns' free plan covers up to 3 screens with OptiSigns branding.
  • WidgitBoard: $19.99/month or $190/year flat, for unlimited screens.
  • At 10 screens, WidgitBoard costs $890 or more less per year.
  • No new hardware needed to switch.
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Why businesses look for OptiSigns alternatives

OptiSigns prices its paid plans per screen, so the bill grows every time you add a display. Its free plan helps small setups, but it limits screens and shows OptiSigns branding on your displays.

When a business outgrows the free plan or adds more screens, a flat monthly price becomes easier to budget than a per-screen fee.

OptiSigns alternatives compared

Here's how the main options compare on price, using each vendor's published lowest paid business rate checked September 2026. Plans, discounts and minimums change, so confirm on each vendor's site.

  • WidgitBoard — $19.99/month flat

    Unlimited screens for one price ($190/year), 145+ widgets, drag-and-drop editor, runs on any Smart TV, Fire TV Stick or browser. No free plan; 30-day money-back guarantee.

  • Yodeck — $8 per screen/month

    Per-screen pricing with one free screen. Costs grow with each screen you add.

  • Rise Vision — $12 per screen/month

    Per-screen business pricing; a lower rate is offered to K-12 schools.

  • NoviSign — $14 per screen/month

    Per-screen pricing, quoted for yearly billing.

  • Screenly — $15 per screen/month

    Per-screen cloud pricing, quoted for yearly billing.

  • ScreenCloud — $20 per screen/month

    Per-screen pricing, quoted for yearly billing. ScreenCloud offers a free trial.

When OptiSigns may still be the better fit

If you run three screens or fewer and don't mind OptiSigns branding on them, its free plan may cover you at no cost. If you rely on an OptiSigns-specific feature or integration, check that WidgitBoard offers it before switching.

How to switch from OptiSigns to WidgitBoard

  1. 1

    Rebuild your main boards

    Start from an industry template in the drag-and-drop editor and recreate your key screens — menus, schedules, announcements and media.

  2. 2

    Create a named display for each screen

    Add each TV in the Display Manager (for example Lobby, Bar, Menu Board) and assign its board. Each display gets its own link and QR code.

  3. 3

    Point your screens at WidgitBoard

    Open each display link in the TV's browser, on a Fire TV Stick, Raspberry Pi or computer, and sign in once. Your existing TVs work — no proprietary player required.

  4. 4

    Cancel the old plan when you're happy

    Run both side by side for a few days, then cancel your OptiSigns subscription. WidgitBoard includes a 30-day money-back guarantee.

OptiSigns vs WidgitBoard cost for your screens

Drag the slider to your number of screens to compare yearly software costs.

Monthly digital signage software cost for 10 screens
SoftwarePricing model10 screens / monthPer year
WidgitBoardFlat rate, unlimited screens$19.99$190*
Yodeck$8 per screen$80$960
OptiSigns$10 per screen$100$1,200
Rise Vision$12 per screen$120$1,440
NoviSign$14 per screen (billed yearly)$140$1,680
Screenly$15 per screen (billed yearly)$150$1,800
ScreenCloud$20 per screen (billed yearly)$200$2,400

For 10 screens, WidgitBoard costs $770 less per year than the cheapest per-screen option listed (Yodeck).

* WidgitBoard yearly plan ($190/yr); monthly billing is $19.99/mo. Competitor prices are each vendor's published lowest paid business rate per screen, checked September 2026. Some are only offered with yearly billing; monthly billing can cost more. Yodeck and OptiSigns also offer free plans for 1–3 screens with limits. Check each vendor for current pricing.

OptiSigns alternatives FAQ

What is the best alternative to OptiSigns?

For multi-screen businesses, WidgitBoard is a strong OptiSigns alternative because it charges a flat $19.99 per month for unlimited screens instead of $10 per screen per month.

How much does OptiSigns cost compared to WidgitBoard?

OptiSigns costs $10 per screen per month, or $9 billed yearly, so 10 screens cost $1,080 to $1,200 a year. WidgitBoard costs $190 a year for unlimited screens.

Does OptiSigns have a free plan?

Yes, OptiSigns offers a free plan for up to 3 screens that displays OptiSigns branding. WidgitBoard has no free plan but includes a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Can I use my existing TVs if I switch from OptiSigns?

Yes. WidgitBoard runs in a web browser, so any Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Raspberry Pi or computer connected to your screens works. No proprietary player is required.

Will my screens show WidgitBoard branding?

Your screens show your boards, with your own logo and colors.

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Last updated 2026-09-13