Yodeck costs less on the entry plan ($8 per screen per month against OptiSigns' $9 billed annually) and includes a Raspberry Pi 4 player with every annual screen. OptiSigns costs less for roles, SAML single sign-on and audit logs ($13.50 against Yodeck's $16), adds a real approval workflow at that price, and runs on more hardware, including Apple TV and Roku. Pick Yodeck for the lowest cost with hardware included. Pick OptiSigns for team controls at a lower price, a mixed fleet of devices, or a 24/7 commercial player.
Which costs less, Yodeck or OptiSigns?
On the entry plan, Yodeck is cheaper:
- Yodeck Basic: $8 per screen per month, the same billed annually or monthly. An annual plan includes a 1 GB Yodeck Player for each screen.
- OptiSigns Standard: $9 per screen per month billed annually, or $10 billed monthly. No player included.
For a team plan with custom roles, SAML SSO and audit logs, OptiSigns is cheaper:
- OptiSigns Pro Plus: $13.50 per screen per month billed annually, or $15 monthly.
- Yodeck Enterprise: $16 per screen per month, billed annually or monthly. An annual plan includes a 4 GB Yodeck Player Plus for each screen.
The other tiers: Yodeck Premium is $12 (proof of play, API, Microsoft 365 apps). OptiSigns Engage is $27 annually or $30 monthly (interactive kiosks). OptiSigns Enterprise is $40.50 annually or $45 monthly, with a 25-screen minimum. Yodeck added $1 per screen per month to Premium and Enterprise on April 1, 2026: see what changed in Yodeck's price increase.
What 10 screens cost over 3 years, players included
Annual billing. The OptiSigns rows add one $99.99 OptiStick per screen. The Yodeck rows use the free player that comes with an annual plan (shipping is extra).
| 10 screens, 3 years | Software | Players | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yodeck Basic | $2,880 | Included (1 GB) | $2,880 |
| OptiSigns Standard | $3,240 | $999.90 | $4,239.90 |
| Yodeck Enterprise | $5,760 | Included (4 GB) | $5,760 |
| OptiSigns Pro Plus | $4,860 | $999.90 | $5,859.90 |
With players counted, Yodeck Enterprise and OptiSigns Pro Plus cost about the same. OptiSigns rates the OptiStick for 16 hours a day. For screens that run 24/7 it recommends the $349 Pro Player, which takes the Pro Plus total to $8,350. On hardware you already own, the OptiSigns totals drop by $999.90.
Which plan has roles, SSO, audit logs and approval?
From each vendor's plan grid (Yodeck pricing, OptiSigns pricing):
| Feature | Yodeck | OptiSigns |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple users with standard roles | All plans | All plans (multi users) |
| Custom roles and workspaces | Enterprise ($16) | Pro Plus ($13.50, team workspaces and roles) |
| SAML single sign-on | Enterprise ($16) | Pro Plus ($13.50) |
| Audit logs | Enterprise ($16) | Pro Plus ($13.50) |
| Proof of play | Premium ($12) | Pro Plus ($13.50) |
| Approval workflow | No approval queue on any plan | Pro Plus ($13.50) |
| Player storage encryption and lockdown | Enterprise ($16) | OptiSigns' own players |
| TV power on/off | All plans (over HDMI) | Pro Plus ($13.50) |
| API | Premium ($12) | GraphQL API on Enterprise |
On approval, the two work differently:
- Yodeck: the Restricted Content Manager role can edit content but cannot publish it. Someone with publish rights must push it to screens. There is no request queue or approval status.
- OptiSigns: Pro Plus lists "Approval Workflow & Collaboration", so a draft waits for a reviewer before it goes live.
Which players does each one sell?
Both sell their own players, pre-loaded and ready to pair. Yodeck sells one board in two memory sizes. OptiSigns sells three players at three price points.
Yodeck Player and Yodeck Player Plus
A Raspberry Pi 4 Model B in a metal case, with Yodeck on the SD card (Yodeck Player docs, Yodeck Player page):
- Price: $85 (1 GB) or $155 (Plus, 4 GB), shipping extra. Free with an annual plan: 1 GB on Basic, 4 GB on Premium and Enterprise.
- SoC: Broadcom BCM2711, quad-core Cortex-A72 at 1.8 GHz.
- RAM: 1 GB (1080p maximum) or 4 GB (4K).
- Storage: 32 GB Class 10 microSD, about 28 GB free for media.
- Software: Yodeck pre-loaded on the SD card.
- Video: 2 micro-HDMI ports (Yodeck uses the left one), 4Kp60 H.265 decode, 1080p60 H.264 decode (Raspberry Pi 4 brief).
- Network: Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0.
- Ports: 2 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0.
- Power: official USB-C supply, 5 V 3 A.
- PoE: only with a separate PoE HAT.
- Size: 95.3 x 71.5 x 27.5 mm in the case. Passive cooling.
- In the box: player, case, power supply, 1 m micro-HDMI to HDMI cable.
- Warranty: 1 year. Yodeck Assurance adds replacement cover for $1 per player per month.
- FCC ID: 2ABCB-RPI4B, Raspberry Pi's own filing for the board (fccid.io). Yodeck has no filing of its own.
These two are the only models Yodeck sells. Its plan grid also lists the Raspberry Pi 5 as a do-it-yourself player.
Read the terms of service before you count the player as free. A player supplied with an annual plan becomes yours after one full year of payments. Cancel in the first 30 days and you must send every player back, at your own cost, to get a refund.
OptiSigns OptiStick
OptiSigns' stick plugs straight into the TV's HDMI port (OptiStick page, hardware comparison):
- Price: $99.99.
- SoC: Amlogic S905Y2, quad-core (OptiSigns shop).
- RAM: 2 GB.
- Storage: 16 GB eMMC, plus a microSD slot. Caches up to 16 GB for offline play.
- OS: Android 11 (AOSP), locked to OptiSigns, with verified boot and file encryption.
- Video: 1 HDMI, 4K at 60 Hz with HDR. Up to 4 screen zones.
- Network: Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, 100 Mbps Ethernet.
- Ports: 1 USB 2.0, USB-C for power.
- Power: 5 V 1 A, 5 W maximum. No PoE.
- Size: 119 x 35 x 14 mm, 0.12 lb. Fanless.
- Duty cycle: 16 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- In the box: stick, remote, USB cable, HDMI extension cable, power adapter.
- Warranty: 12 months.
- FCC ID: 2AOVU-ARD3. The filing is in the name of the maker, Shenzhen SEI Robotics, with OptiSigns as the trade mark (fccid.io).
The next stick is already certified: FCC ID 2AOVU-D2OTS, model "optistick4", runs Android 14 and adds Wi-Fi 6 (fccid.io). That is why OptiSigns' product page lists Android 14 while its spec table still lists Android 11.
OptiSigns Pro Player
A fanless box for 24/7 screens and small video walls (Pro Player page, Pro Player help article):
- Price: $349.
- CPU: Intel Pentium, quad-core (reseller listing).
- RAM: 4 GB.
- Storage: 128 GB industrial SSD, plus a microSD slot.
- OS: OptiSigns' own Linux, with TPM 2.0 full-disk encryption and automatic rollback of failed updates.
- Video: 3 HDMI 2.0b, 4K at 60 fps. A video wall of up to 3 screens at 1080p.
- Network: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.1X.
- Ports: 2 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 1 USB-C, 3.5 mm audio, 3.5 mm RS-232.
- Power: 12 V 3 A barrel, 20 W maximum. No PoE. A clock battery lets it power off and on by schedule.
- Size: 180 x 133.5 x 24 mm, 1.52 lb. Mounting bracket included.
- Warranty: 12 months.
OptiSigns ProMax Player
The top player, for 8K or 4-screen walls (ProMax page):
- Price: $799.
- CPU: Intel Core 12th generation, 6 cores.
- RAM: 16 GB DDR5.
- Storage: 256 GB NVMe industrial SSD, plus a microSD slot.
- OS: OptiSigns' own Linux.
- Video: 3 HDMI 2.1 and 1 DisplayPort (8K). A video wall of up to 4 screens at 4K each.
- Network: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Gigabit Ethernet.
- Ports: 2 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 1 USB-C, audio, microphone, 3.5 mm RS-232, Kensington slot.
- Power: 12 V 5 A barrel, 45 W maximum. No PoE.
- Size: 135 x 127 x 38 mm, 1.85 lb. Mounting bracket included.
- Warranty: 12 months.
Neither OptiSigns box has an FCC filing in OptiSigns' name. OptiSigns lists FCC, CE and RoHS certification for all three players. Video walls on the Pro and ProMax need the Video Wall add-on, sold separately (OptiSigns player guide). Unused players go back within 30 days of purchase. You pay the return shipping, or OptiSigns deducts $10 for its prepaid label (return policy).
Which other hardware does each one run on?
Both run on the Amazon Signage Stick, Fire TV sticks, Android and Google TV devices, Raspberry Pi, BrightSign, LG webOS, Samsung Tizen, ChromeOS and Windows (Yodeck plan grid, OptiSigns hardware list).
Only OptiSigns runs on:
- Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
- Roku
- iPhone and iPad
- Mac and Linux PCs, with a native app. Yodeck reaches those through its web player in a browser.
Points to check before you buy:
- ChromeOS: Yodeck runs as a kiosk web app and needs Google's Chrome Enterprise kiosk licences (Yodeck ChromeOS setup).
- Vega OS: OptiSigns does not run on Amazon's Firestick Select line or other Vega OS devices.
- Remote reboot and screenshots in OptiSigns: only on its own players, on Pro Plus or higher (OptiSigns remote commands). On an Amazon Signage Stick, OptiSigns updates content but does not reboot or capture the screen. Yodeck shows player screenshots on every plan.
How long does each one play without internet?
- Yodeck: at least 30 days. The player shows a warning 3 days before it stops, and stops between 30 and 40 days offline. Videos, YouTube videos and images play offline. Web pages and live streams do not (Yodeck offline docs).
- OptiSigns: no cut-off. Downloaded images, videos and documents keep playing; in its words, "losing internet connection will not affect your playback". YouTube, Vimeo and social media items are skipped until the connection returns (OptiSigns offline playback).
So for YouTube clips on a weak connection, Yodeck is the safer pick. For a screen that may sit offline for months, OptiSigns is.
How fast can you set up a screen?
- Yodeck Player: you configure the screen in the Yodeck portal, and the player arrives pre-configured. Plug in HDMI and power and it plays. No keyboard is needed.
- OptiSigns players: you can enter the Wi-Fi details when you order. The stick then joins the network at first boot. Without that, you set up Wi-Fi with the included remote and pair the screen at app.optisigns.com. Pro and ProMax players can be pre-configured in bulk.
- Devices you already own: with either vendor, you install the app on the device and register the screen in the portal.
What do you get free?
- Yodeck free plan: 1 screen, forever, with all Basic features, unlimited storage and unlimited users. It stays free only while the account has one screen.
- OptiSigns free plan: up to 3 screens, 25 basic apps and 1 GB of storage, with the OptiSigns logo on screen. It runs only on OptiSigns players, Windows, macOS, Linux and Raspberry Pi; not on Amazon devices, smart TVs, Apple TV or Roku (OptiSigns free plan).
- Yodeck trial: 30 days, up to 5 screens, every feature, no card. No player ships during the trial.
- OptiSigns trial: 14 days with the Pro Plus features, no card.
Security, hosting and support
- Certifications: Yodeck is ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certified (Yodeck security). OptiSigns has a SOC 2 Type II report (OptiSigns security).
- Hosting: Yodeck hosts in the EU, on AWS in Ireland and Sweden. OptiSigns hosts in the US; EU, UK, Canada and Australia are on request, on Engage and above (OptiSigns data residency).
- Support: Yodeck includes online support on every plan, 24/5 on Enterprise and 24/7 on Enterprise+. OptiSigns gives email support on Standard and email plus phone on Pro Plus, from a Houston team.
- Mobile: OptiSigns has an admin app for iOS and Android (OptiSigns mobile app).
- Content: Yodeck lists 800+ templates and 90+ apps on Basic. OptiSigns lists 100+ apps on Standard and has an Engage plan for touch kiosks.
Yodeck and OptiSigns at a glance
Yodeck
- Price: $8 per screen per month on Basic; $16 on Enterprise for custom roles, SAML SSO and audit logs. Same rate billed annually or monthly.
- Best for: small fleets that want a player included at the lowest price, and EU-hosted data.
- Players: Yodeck Player (Raspberry Pi 4), Raspberry Pi 5, Amazon Signage Stick, Fire TV, Android, BrightSign, LG webOS, Samsung Tizen, ChromeOS, Windows, web player.
- Strengths: a free player with every annual screen; YouTube plays offline; ISO 27001; 30-day, 5-screen trial.
- Watch out for: no approval queue; custom roles, SAML and audit logs only on the $16 tier; playback stops after 30 to 40 days offline; no Apple TV or Roku app.
OptiSigns
- Price: $9 per screen per month billed annually ($10 monthly) on Standard; $13.50 billed annually ($15 monthly) on Pro Plus for roles, approval, SAML SSO and audit logs.
- Best for: teams that need approval and SSO at a lower price, a mix of devices, or 24/7 and video-wall players.
- Players: OptiStick, Pro Player, ProMax Player, plus Amazon Signage Stick, Fire TV, Android, Raspberry Pi, BrightSign, LG webOS, Samsung, ChromeOS, Windows, Mac, Linux, Apple TV, Roku, iOS.
- Strengths: 3 free screens; the widest device list of the two; a commercial 24/7 player range; SOC 2 Type II; no offline cut-off.
- Watch out for: players cost extra; remote reboot and screenshots need its own players and Pro Plus; the free plan shows a logo and excludes Amazon devices and smart TVs; non-US hosting only on Engage and above.
Where Brix fits
Brix is one plan: $6 per screen per month billed annually, or $8 billed monthly. Roles, approvals, audit log and OpenID Connect single sign-on are on that one plan. Ten screens for 3 years cost $2,160, or $3,159.90 with a $99.99 Amazon Signage Stick on each screen. Brix runs on the Signage Stick, Fire TV, Android and Google TV devices, and Windows. It is not the right choice if you need SAML, a SOC 2 report, a Raspberry Pi, LG webOS, BrightSign or Apple TV player, or a synced video wall: Yodeck or OptiSigns serves those better. Support is US-based, 7 days a week, at no extra cost. Start a free 7-day trial, no card needed.
More comparisons: the best Yodeck alternatives, the best OptiSigns alternatives and the Amazon Signage Stick vs the OptiSigns player.
Frequently asked questions
Can I reuse a Yodeck Player with OptiSigns?
Yes, once you own it. The Yodeck Player is a Raspberry Pi 4, and OptiSigns runs on Raspberry Pi 3 or newer. A player that came with an annual plan becomes yours after one full year of payments.