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BrightSign BSN.cloud vs Viewix

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.

BrightSign BSN.cloud

Free plan APIMacWeb+1

Choose BSN.cloud if you manage BrightSign players and need remote controls, network tools, or cloud content management. BrightSign Author is a free option for remote player control; teams needing cloud hosting and publishing tools should consider Author Plus at $139 a year per player. Look elsewhere if your setup does not use BrightSign players.

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Viewix

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+6

Choose Viewix if you need centralized signage management with scheduling, content tools, and screen monitoring. The Free plan covers one screen; teams needing more capacity can consider Starter at $49 a month or Growth at $149 a month.

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The facts

BrightSign BSN.cloudViewix
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAPI, Mac, Web, WindowsAndroid, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planSee the plansStarter: $49 a month
Plans published44
MakerBrightSign BSN.cloudNot published
Websitebrightsign.bizviewix.co
On digital signage software#16 of 207#12 of 207

BrightSign BSN.cloud: what it does well

  • View connected player health and access diagnostics remotely.
  • Reboot players, capture snapshots, and update BrightSign OS remotely.
  • Check network health over the previous 24 hours.
  • Automatically roll back network settings to a valid configuration.
  • Supports offline playback and audio, video, images, and HTML5.

What to know first

  • BrightSign Author Plus is billed per player each year.
  • Trial content and cloud publishing access end without a subscription.

Viewix: what it does well

  • Live previews, health status, uptime, content previews, and alerts appear in one dashboard.
  • More than 500 templates are available in a drag-and-drop editor.
  • Scheduling supports time, location, triggers, dayparting, and automatic expiry.
  • More than 100 connectors plus REST API access are listed.
  • Cloud and on-premise deployment options are available.

What to know first

  • The Free plan is limited to one screen and one user.
  • Starter costs $49 a month for up to 10 screens.
  • Growth costs $149 a month for up to 50 screens.

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