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Control Play vs Screen Solution

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.

Control Play

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

Control Play combines licensed entertainment content with scheduling, digital signage, and location management. Its broad platform support and access controls may suit venue operators, while pricing requires an inquiry.

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Screen Solution

Free trial AndroidAPIWeb+1

Screen Solution combines playlist scheduling, multi-zone layouts, offline playback, and remote monitoring for digital signage. Its $10.00 USD monthly package covers 250 connected screens, with a 14-day trial and no free plan.

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The facts

	Control Play	Screen Solution
Free plan	Not published	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web, Windows	Android, API, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Control Play SK8 trial: $19 a month	Dynamic Licensing Package: $10 a month
Plans published	1	2
Maker	Control Play	Not published
Website	controlplay.com	screenssolution.com
On digital signage software	#99 of 207	#95 of 207

Control Play: what it does well

Licensed music and video libraries
Automatic playlist scheduling
Multi-location venue control
Offline playback supported
Unlimited human support listed

What to know first

Pricing is available only on request
A valid account is required for setup
SK8 trial is limited to roller rinks
Support hours are listed as 9 AM–2 AM EST

Screen Solution: what it does well

Supports videos, images, PDFs, HTML, and web content
Offline playback is available
Schedules playlists for dates, peak hours, and events
Remote player health and hardware monitoring
REST APIs, webhooks, and client libraries

What to know first

No free plan is listed
Dynamic package is $10.00 USD monthly
14-day trial is limited in duration

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