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Bizplay vs SmilControl CMS
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.
Free trial AndroidAPILinux+2
Bizplay combines content creation, scheduling, integrations, and offline playback for digital signage. The plans differ clearly on media playback, scheduling, users, and custom capabilities.
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SmilControl CMS covers media management, scheduling, templates, reporting, and compatible SMIL playback across several platforms. Buyers should weigh its hosted SaaS model, player-based pricing, and unavailable API.
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| Bizplay | SmilControl CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Linux, Web, Windows | Android, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Smart: $162 a year | SaaS example: low load, 10 players: €7 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 11 |
| Maker | Bizplay | SmilControl CMS |
| Website | bizplay.com | smil-control.com |
| On digital signage software | #92 of 207 | #96 of 207 |
Bizplay: what it does well
- Offline playback when internet is unavailable
- More than 70 listed integrations
- Drag-and-drop editor for non-IT users
- Custom user roles and API access
- Supports varied signage hardware
What to know first
- No free plan
- Smart excludes video and audio playback
- Smart has no scheduled playback times
SmilControl CMS: what it does well
- Offline playback available
- Scheduled and nested playlists
- RSS and Atom feed support
- Playback and inventory reports
- Optional multi-factor authentication
What to know first
- No API access
- No free plan
- SaaS hosted on maker’s servers
- Per-player subscription pricing
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