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Baobab vs Screenivo
Both stand on digital signage software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Baobab provides local control over video signage with playlists, diagnostics, backups, and multiple TV profiles. Its free MIT-licensed model is practical for trusted networks, but advanced analytics, mobile access, and DRM are absent.
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Screenivo covers playlist-based signage with offline playback and straightforward screen pairing. Consider the beta status, storage allowance and per-screen billing before adopting it.
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| Baobab | Screenivo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Get Started: $5 per screen a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | screenivo.com |
| On digital signage software | #45 of 207 | #49 of 207 |
Baobab: what it does well
- Runs without paid cloud, Firebase, or AWS
- Supports MP4 and WebM video uploads
- Per-screen playlists and compatibility profiles
- Detailed playback diagnostics
- Optional Windows admin application
What to know first
- No advanced analytics
- No mobile app
- No DRM
- TV compatibility depends on player engines
Screenivo: what it does well
- Supports images, videos and PDFs
- Offline playback
- PIN-based screen pairing
- Real-time display updates
- Free plan includes one screen
What to know first
- Free plan limits storage to 1 GB
- Paid billing is per additional screen
- Service is currently in beta
- Account creation requires age 16 or older
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