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GarlicSignage vs Reddie Portal

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.

GarlicSignage

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

GarlicSignage provides a broad self-hosted signage CMS and player at no software charge, including commercial use and unlimited screens. Docker is required for Garlic-Hub, while Garlic-Player can run standalone from a SMIL playlist.

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Reddie Portal

Free plan AndroidWeb

Reddie Portal covers content creation, scheduling, synchronization, and remote display administration. Its free option offers a starting point, while pricing details for paid use require contacting the maker.

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The facts

GarlicSignageReddie Portal
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, WindowsAndroid, Web
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published11
MakerNot publishedReddie Portal
Websitegarlic-signage.comreddieportal.com
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GarlicSignage: what it does well

  • Free for any number of screens
  • Supports commercial use
  • Runs on many player platforms
  • Offers Docker deployment options
  • Provides REST API and webhooks

What to know first

  • Garlic-Hub requires a Docker-capable server
  • No user roles
  • Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure
  • Paid support is offered separately

Reddie Portal: what it does well

  • Runs on Android and the web
  • Supports many content types
  • Schedules and synchronizes playlists
  • Provides remote screen commands
  • Offers configurable user privileges

What to know first

  • Paid pricing requires a request
  • Designed for its digital-signage hardware
  • Offline transfers require a USB stick

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