Tilecast
7.1#63 in digital signage softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
Visit| Fact | Tilecast | Viewix |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | The server runs on hardware the user controls, and the setup guide specifies Docker Engine and Docker Compose v2. | Viewix offers cloud hosting and an on-premise deployment, with the latter described as supporting air-gapped or offline use. |
| Integrations | It provides an API, webhooks, integration tokens, and Prometheus-compatible metrics. | Viewix advertises more than 100 ready-made integrations, including Slack, Salesforce, Google Workspace, SAP, Shopify and YouTube. |
| Scheduling | Content can be scheduled for individual screens or groups, and displays can be temporarily taken over. | Content can be scheduled by time, location or trigger, with dayparting and automatic expiry. |
Tilecast suits teams that want to manage scheduled signage across screens using hardware they control. It is aimed at users comfortable with self-hosting and Docker setup.
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.