Screenly

Avantages

The free digital signage software was the best part

Inconvénients

I enjoyed all of the features but feel like they could offer more discounts

Avantages

Until they changed their model to subscription based, the Open source version was pretty well put together. Now that they have changed their platform, the free version is very limited if it still is free.

Inconvénients

The OSE version was limited to one screen. And configuration was for the beyond beginner crowd, so having some IT background is necessary.

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Avantages

The screens and resolution were beautiful on this product. Additionally, we were able to deploy hundreds of custom assets and playlists in a matter of hours.

Inconvénients

We were siloed in to only using raspberry pi units and there were no transitions between graphics. When we changed the infrastructure of our wifi systems, the support documentation was zero help. We instead had to flash each of our 20+ units manually and reconfigure each on the new wifi. There should be an option built in to the ScreenlyOS image on the raspberry pi to modify wifi configs.

Avantages

easy to use and good customer service
great user interface on desktop and mobile

Inconvénients

the only issue i have experienced is when a device goes offline but usually that just requires recycling the power on the Screenly device ... does not happen often

overall it has all been good

Avantages

Saves time, remote editing, plays nice with Google slides.

Inconvénients

Cost for voluntary organisation is high.

Avantages

Easy of access, dependability and updating

Inconvénients

It would be nice to auto update playlists by adding a folder so that anything in the content folder is automatically added to the playlist, but that may not apply to all people.

Avantages

This product is both easy to use and deploy fairly inexpensively as well. We use it daily for various tasks and it doesn't get much easier to schedule and deploy content.

Inconvénients

I have no qualms with Screenly, everything has been great and only gotten better over time.

Avantages

I think the features of the Screenly software are helpful in being able to manage videos and graphics so you can promote what you want when you want. It's very customizable.

Inconvénients

When there is a communication issue with one of the screens oftentimes we have to reboot the whole player. Unfortunately, our screens are hung up very high so this is not convenient. I have tried the reboot within the software but rarely works.

Avantages

Was a really great option for our non-profit that couldn’t afford another monthly cost.

Inconvénients

Nothing I can think of. It was easy to use and the free version had all the options we needed.

Avantages

Fills a need, looks to be great, easy setup and easy to use interface overall.

Inconvénients

Paying for something that is not working.

Avantages

Really easy to use very functional. The fact that you can time and queue the digital elements is fantastic. The turnaround time from when the media is sent to when it actually plays is very impressive. We are very happy with our partnership with Screenly. The customer service is excellent with a "can do" attitude to solving any operational issues.

Inconvénients

There is nothing that I dislike and at the cost it is better than anything other platform we have used on the market.

Avantages

The fact that I can schedule content weeks in advance is a mazing. Also i can check the status of my screens, and get in control of your signage is simply impressive.

Inconvénients

The only thing I did not like is the fact that you cannot use the free version to know the functionality of the commercial version. If this could be a little more similar it really would go a long way.

Avantages

It’s easily deployed, easily managed, and the user interface allows for easily configuring things like video playlists.

Inconvénients

It’s still has some bugs and it would be nice to have a more robust scheduling apparatus. Occasionally the devices will drop off the network and have to manually rebooted.

Avantages

We use this software to manage content in multiple locations and find it is easy to use and everything you need is at your fingertips.

Inconvénients

My only complaint is that you are unable to have multi-level subdirectories for content.

Avantages

We have been using screenly at our business places the good thing OSE (open source edition) is free forever and it can be installed on Raspberry pi which works flawlessly. it is very easy to set up the marketing content that can be uploaded through the web browser with the option to modify the air time that's a very interesting thing I can display an image on a TV with a duration of my choice. The weather and clock widget is awesome it detects the time zone and shows accurate information.

Inconvénients

1. it doesn't support hi-res images like HEIC files.
2. This OSE version only works on Raspberry Pi it should also have been made available to Windows as this can be very easy for us to utilize existing Intel Sticks.
3. Screenly doesn't have a proper news widget by default or should have a news ticker option I think it lacks such options as of now it is very basic signage software.

Avantages

Ease of deployment, scheduling, and no complicated firewall configuration.

Inconvénients

Single administrative login. However, this was recently resolved in an update.

Avantages

It is incredibly easy to use and provides instant delivery of the media/information we post.

Inconvénients

Everything is great! The only sometimes unfavorable this is the different folders for content versus playlists, sometimes I wish we could just drop the media directly onto the playlist.

Avantages

Previously, we were manually updating our signage TV by TV. By switching to Screenly, the management of our signage has become significantly easier and manageable. Everything can be done remotely with information being scheduled ahead of time. It even lets you know when the signage is down. It's easy to use

Inconvénients

I wish the file management was a little easier, like putting folders in folders

Avantages

The Screenly Pro software program has made a positive impact within our organization by allowing us to reach our employees throughout all four locations on all shifts. With Screenly Pro I have the ability to make changes and send messages as quickly as clicking a button. The recent updates have made this process even easier.

Inconvénients

The updates to the Screenly Pro are immediate. When I remove a slide from the Content it is automatically removed from the Playlist which is immediately removed from the display screens. I wish there was a 1- or 2-minute delay. The employees are aware when I am updating the presentations.

Avantages

Screenly provides a comprehensive infrastructure for our digital signage requirements.

Inconvénients

Our experience with Screenly is quite positive so far, I have nothing negative to add here.

Avantages

Screenly is very easy to learn and use. It takes only seconds to upload and swap images on our screens.

Inconvénients

Sometimes the images will shrink from full size and that can be frustrating. I also wish there was a way to link the screens with the software we use for our website so images would automatically populate.

Avantages

Free and can run on a Pi, can use Google slides. Everything a poor inner city school needs for a reception display

Inconvénients

Again, just the OSE. Can't actively reboot it from the web interface, no means to check if it's still running (i.e. preview of what's on screen), which would be very handy if administering a screen from another building. I've had a couple of black screen incidents while playing about with the software setting it up.

Avantages

The ease of use. It's very straightforward to add images and assets to our folders and get them on our company TVs.

Inconvénients

I only wish there were more tools, such as a way to add a pop-up banner on the bottom of the TVs. Thankfully, I've talked with one of the employees and they said this and more are the works!

Avantages

the ease of use, it is simple to add and change photos

Inconvénients

That I can not put up a functioning time and temp when and where i want it.

Avantages

That it’s manageable from anywhere in the world and the very easy initial setup!

Inconvénients

That there’s no functionality for PowerPoint files or to let the pages turn from one to the other.