A ScreenCloud alternative that is free for one screen

Why people look for a ScreenCloud alternative

Teams comparing signage software usually weigh the same three questions:

• Price per screen. Per-screen pricing is easy to understand but grows with every display. A flat plan changes the math for mid-sized networks.
• Hardware choice. Some teams like a vendor-supplied player; others already own Fire TV sticks, Android boxes or smart TVs and would rather use them.
• Simplicity. A small team may want to get a layout on screen quickly without first learning a broad platform.

Each product answers these differently. Below are the published facts so you can decide what matters for your screens.

ScreenCloud vs DigiSignWall at a glance

ScreenCloud prices below are from ScreenCloud’s pricing page; trial and hardware details are from their help center and hardware page, all as of 23 September 2026. USD, before tax.

What it costs at 10 and 25 screens

Software fees only, using published list prices. Hardware, installation and tax are extra on both sides.

10 screens

• ScreenCloud Core: 10 × $20 = $200 a month billed annually, or $2,400 a year. Billed monthly: 10 × $24 = $240 a month. On Pro: 10 × $30 = $300 a month billed annually.
• DigiSignWall Pro: $29 a month flat, or $290 a year billed annually.

25 screens

• ScreenCloud Core: 25 × $20 = $500 a month billed annually, or $6,000 a year. Billed monthly: 25 × $24 = $600 a month.
• DigiSignWall Pro: still $29 a month (about $1.16 per screen), or $290 a year.

To keep the comparison fair: ScreenCloud’s annual plans include a player device for new customers, which offsets part of a hardware budget — our digital signage cost guide covers typical player prices. Plan features also differ, so compare the specific features you need, not just the headline number. Beyond 25 screens, DigiSignWall moves to custom Enterprise pricing. Try your own screen count in the cost calculator.

Where each is the better fit

Choose ScreenCloud if…

• You want a player device shipped with an annual plan, or you prefer a purpose-built signage OS.
• You rely on its catalog — ScreenCloud lists 80+ apps and integrations, plus dashboards on its Pro plan.
• Your hardware estate includes BrightSign, ChromeOS, webOS Signage or Tizen displays, which ScreenCloud lists players for.
• You need features ScreenCloud lists such as touch-screen support, proof-of-play logs and single sign-on at the Enterprise tier.

Choose DigiSignWall if…

• You want to run a single screen for free, with no time limit.
• You run up to 25 screens and want one predictable monthly bill.
• You already own Fire TV sticks, Android boxes, Raspberry Pis or smart TVs.
• You want an AI assistant that turns a sentence or a screenshot into an editable layout, with you approving each component.

Questions to answer before you switch

A price table only tells part of the story. Before moving any screens, work through these with your team:

• How many screens will you have in a year? Per-screen and flat pricing cross over at different points. Price your expected count, not just today’s.
• What hardware do you already own? List every player by make and model and check it against each vendor’s supported devices. Replacing hardware can cost more than a year of software.
• Which features do you use every week? Schedules, multi-zone layouts, live data, proof-of-play or user permissions matter more than a long feature list you will never open.
• Who updates the screens? If a store manager or receptionist makes changes, try both editors with that person, not just with IT.
• What happens when the internet drops? Unplug the network on a test screen and see what it shows.

The cheapest way to answer all five is a side-by-side test: keep one screen on ScreenCloud and pair one with DigiSignWall’s free plan, run the same content on both for a week, and compare how long updates took. See the features page for the full DigiSignWall feature set.

How to switch from ScreenCloud to DigiSignWall

1. Start free. Create a DigiSignWall account and, for more than one screen, start the 14-day Pro trial. No card is needed.
2. Re-upload your media. Gather the original images, videos and HTML5 files and upload them to the DigiSignWall library.
3. Rebuild your layouts. Recreate zones in the drag-and-drop editor, or screenshot an existing screen and ask the AI assistant to rebuild it as an editable layout.
4. Recreate schedules. Set up time-of-day, day-part, weekday, date-range and recurring rules.
5. Pair a test screen. Install the DigiSignWall player and enter the six-digit pairing code in your dashboard. See how it works for supported players.
6. Roll out, then cancel. Move screens site by site, and check your current contract and renewal terms before cancelling.

A single screen typically takes under 30 minutes to set up; allow more time for complex layouts.

ScreenCloud is a trademark of its owner. DigiSignWall is not affiliated with ScreenCloud.