Baobab
6.4#148 in digital signage softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitBaobab vs Viewix
What both publish
| Fact | Baobab | Viewix |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | TV playback can use a TV browser or URL launcher, including MagicInfo, webOS browser and Android TV browser. | Viewix advertises more than 100 ready-made integrations, including Slack, Salesforce, Google Workspace, SAP, Shopify and YouTube. |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
| Screen management | Users can assign playlists to screens, use per-screen player URLs and choose per-screen TV compatibility profiles. | The dashboard provides live screenshot previews, screen health status, uptime, content previews, alerts, multi-location grouping, and bulk control. |
| Security | Baobab is designed for trusted local networks; before internet exposure, its documentation recommends HTTPS behind a reverse proxy, changing the admin password, setting a long random session secret and restricting access to the admin panel. | The homepage states that Viewix has SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications and is GDPR compliant. |
Baobab plans
- BaobabFree
Viewix plans
- Starter$49 a month
- Growth$149 a month
- FreeFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Baobab if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Viewix if…
Viewix suits organizations that need to create, schedule, and manage signage across screens or locations. Its deployment options and screen-management controls may also suit teams with offline or on-premise requirements.