DisplayGrid
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VisitDisplayGrid vs Viewix
What both publish
| Fact | DisplayGrid | Viewix |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | The server can run as a Docker container or from source, and the product describes itself as self-hosted with no cloud account required. | Viewix offers cloud hosting and an on-premise deployment, with the latter described as supporting air-gapped or offline use. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The token-authenticated REST API can be used with Home Assistant, n8n, or cron jobs; its stated API surface covers emergency overrides and read-only screen and playlist status. | Viewix advertises more than 100 ready-made integrations, including Slack, Salesforce, Google Workspace, SAP, Shopify and YouTube. |
| Product | DisplayGrid is self-hosted digital signage for restaurants, churches, schools, and community spaces. | Viewix is digital signage software for managing screens from a single dashboard. |
| Scheduling | Slides can be scheduled by day and time window. | Content can be scheduled by time, location or trigger, with dayparting and automatic expiry. |
| Security | The network guide says traffic stays on the local network and nothing needs to be exposed to the internet; it documents optional HTTPS through a Caddy reverse proxy. | The homepage states that Viewix has SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications and is GDPR compliant. |
DisplayGrid plans
- FreeFree
Viewix plans
- Starter$49 a month
- Growth$149 a month
- FreeFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick DisplayGrid 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.