info-beamer
7.3#49 in digital signage softwareFrom €0.62 a monthFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
Visitinfo-beamer vs OptiSigns
What both publish
| Fact | info-beamer | OptiSigns |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Content types | images,videos,fonts,JSON,custom visualizations | JPG,PNG,BMP,GIF,AVI,MP4,PDF,DOC,DOCX,PPT,PPTX,XLS,XLSX,Google Docs,Sheets,Slides,YouTube,Instagram,Twitter,websites |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Karlsruhe, Germany | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Integrations | The security page says device content can optionally be distributed between devices on the same local network using encrypted peer-to-peer transfer. | The site lists more than 140 apps, including weather, Instagram, Power BI, YouTube, and Google Slides. |
| Offline playback | Yes | Yes |
| Product | info-beamer hosted is a cloud signage platform for running digital signage installations using Raspberry Pi devices. | OptiSigns turns screens and TVs into digital signage for engaging customers and employees. |
| Security | The maker says data transfers use TLS, content is cryptographically verified, devices expose no network services by default, and optional two-factor authentication includes TOTP and FIDO2 hardware tokens. | OptiSigns says it encrypts data in its application and holds AICPA SOC 2 Type II certification. |
| Support | Free support is available through the community forums, while commercial support and custom development are available on request. | The company says its US-based support team is available by email, phone, or its support system. |
| User roles | custom | custom |
info-beamer plans
- Free accountFree
- Hosted devices€7.75 a month
- Hosted storage€0.62 a month
- info-beamer hosted accountFree
OptiSigns plans
- FreeFree
- Standard$9 a month
- Pro$11.25 a month
- Pro Plus$13.50 a month
- Engage$27 a month
- Enterprise$40.50 a month
Pick info-beamer if…
It suits signage operators using Raspberry Pi hardware who need centralized device, schedule, and content management. Developers can also use its API, SDK, or git workflow.
Pick OptiSigns if…
OptiSigns suits businesses managing digital signage for settings such as retail, restaurants, healthcare, education and corporate offices. It may also fit teams that need to update screens remotely or coordinate content approvals.