OptiSigns vs Yodeck:
which should you pick?
Here’s the short answer
Pick YoDeck
If you want one screen free forever, plus a free player with annual plans. Interactive kiosks are included from the $8 tier.
Pick OptiSigns
If you're building an Android fleet, or you need proof-of-play reporting, live dashboards, and approval workflows. Its Android player is the strongest in the category.
Pick Juuno
If you'd rather not manage players at all. Screens run in the TV's own browser at $5 each, or on a Firestick you can buy anywhere.
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OptiSigns vs Yodeck vs Juuno, side by side
Per screen / month
$5 to $9
Free or trial
7-day trial, no card
Hardware
TV browser or $99 Signage Stick
Setup per screen
Pair in the browser
Canva integration
Native, every plan
Interactive kiosks
Limited
Engage tier, $30
Included from Basic, $8
Proof of play
Growth plan, $9
Pro Plus tier, $15
Not published
Custom branding
White Label from $100/month
Pro Plus tier, $15
Enterprise tier, $16
Enterprise minimum
None
25 screens
None
Cost at 20 screens
$100/month
$200/month
$160/month
Known trade-off
Smaller user base
Free tier brands your screen
Free screen ends when you add a second
Why a third option exists at all
The real choice is price, and what each tier unlocks
OptiSigns and Yodeck do broadly the same things, and both run on Fire TV and Android devices. The differences show up in which tier unlocks which feature. Juuno keeps it simpler, with two plans and most features included in the lowest tier. On our platform, 69% of screens run in the TV’s own browser with no player at all.
What the free tiers actually cost
Yodeck’s free screen stops being free at two screens, and then every screen is billed. OptiSigns’ three free screens run their logo on your wall. Both are free software with a condition attached. Juuno’s $5 runs clean on the TV you already own.
Where the pricing gap opens
At one screen, all three are close enough to ignore. At twenty, Juuno is $100 a month against $160 for Yodeck Basic and $200 for OptiSigns Standard.
Switching is a screen, not a project
Migrate one screen before you migrate the rest. Pair a TV, rebuild that screen’s content, and run it beside your current setup for a week. Most teams move five to ten screens in a weekend.
What’s included in every Juuno subscription
No Player to Manage
Run signage in the TV’s own browser. No SD card to re-image, no Android device to provision, no hardware sitting behind the screen.
Native Canva Sync
Design in Canva and push straight to screens. Updates land in two clicks, on every plan rather than behind a tier.
Flat Pricing at Any Scale
Five dollars a screen whether you run three or three hundred. No tier jumps, no minimums, and no annual commitment required.
Dayparting Schedules
Build playlists that switch themselves by time or day. Breakfast to lunch, weekday to weekend, set once and left alone.
Workspaces and Permissions
Group screens by site, client, or team. Each group gets its own admins, so nobody publishes where they shouldn’t.
Hardware You Choose
Smart TV browser, Chromecast, Firestick, Raspberry Pi, or our $99 Signage Stick. Nothing proprietary and nothing locked.
Frequently asked questions
Is OptiSigns or Yodeck better?
Neither wins outright. Yodeck is better if you want a free single screen, and it includes interactive kiosks from its $8 tier. OptiSigns is better for Android fleets, proof-of-play reporting, and dashboard integrations. If you want simpler pricing than either, Juuno is the third path at $5 per screen.
Which is cheaper, OptiSigns or Yodeck?
Yodeck, at most screen counts. Yodeck Basic is $8 per screen against OptiSigns Standard at $10, and Yodeck gives one screen free forever. Juuno sits below both at $5 per screen.
What's the difference between OptiSigns and Yodeck hardware?
Less than it used to be. Yodeck's annual plans include a free Yodeck Player, a preconfigured Raspberry Pi 4. Yodeck also runs on Fire TV, Android, Samsung, LG, BrightSign, and Windows. OptiSigns runs on Fire TV, Android, ChromeOS, and smart TV browsers. Both cover the hardware most teams already own.
How does Juuno compare to OptiSigns and Yodeck?
Juuno is browser-first at $5 per screen, roughly half OptiSigns' paid tiers and below Yodeck's cheapest. There's no dedicated player, and Canva sync is included on every plan. OptiSigns has the stronger Android player and Yodeck has the free single screen.
Can I try all three before deciding?
Yes, and the terms differ more than you'd expect. Yodeck runs a 30-day trial across five screens, plus one screen free indefinitely. OptiSigns is free on three screens but shows its own logo. Juuno is a 7-day trial with no card. Test the setup process, not the feature list.
Do I need a Raspberry Pi for digital signage?
No. Yodeck includes one free with annual plans, but it also supports Fire TV, Android, and smart TVs. OptiSigns and Juuno don't require one either. For reliable playback, we recommend a purpose-built player like the $99 Amazon Signage Stick.
Which platform is easiest to set up?
Setup time depends on the device more than the platform. Preconfigured players like the Yodeck Player or Amazon Signage Stick take minutes. Splashway Waterpark provisioned each Signage Stick in under 60 seconds. Compare setup time, not dashboard screenshots.
Can I switch platforms without redoing everything?
Images, videos, and PDFs move between all three without trouble. Schedules and platform-specific widgets have to be rebuilt, whichever direction you go. Move one screen first, run it alongside your current setup for a week, then migrate the rest.
Where can I compare more platforms?
Juuno's comparison of 20 digital signage platforms lists published pricing side by side, including both platforms on this page. We also have dedicated comparison pages for OptiSigns alternatives and Yodeck alternatives.
Why Juuno beats the competition
Players you can buy anywhere
Juuno runs on the Amazon Signage Stick, Fire TV, Google TV, and other common players. Buy once and own the hardware outright.
See the price before you talk to anyone
Five dollars a screen, published on the site, flat at any count. Budget a twenty-screen rollout in a minute, with no quote and no annual contract..
We'll tell you where we lose
Yodeck's free single screen is real and we don't match it. OptiSigns has the better Android player. Better you hear that now than after you switch.
