Choose for your everyday work.
ScreenFire combines AI creation and publishing with a plan-based subscription. OptiSigns offers per-screen plans, an app library and a wide device range. The useful comparison is your normal month of work, not a universal winner.
The practical differences.
US-dollar software prices checked October 21, 2026. Billing terms and included features differ. ScreenFire credits are not equivalent to a per-screen licence. Compare your workload, plan limits, taxes, hardware, installation and any integration costs before buying.
| What matters | ScreenFire | OptiSigns |
|---|---|---|
| Paid pricing | Starter $29, Pro $79, Business $199 per month. No per-screen fee; up to 100 screens per business. Publishing and AI actions use credits. | Standard is $10 per screen/month on monthly billing, or $9 per screen/month billed annually. Higher plans cost more. |
What to check: Use the same screen count and billing period; include your ScreenFire credit usage. Sources: ScreenFire pricing and credit costs, OptiSigns pricing, free plan and team features | ||
| Free option | $0, up to 10 screens and 25 monthly credits. Includes publishing and AI screen layouts. | Up to three screens on eligible devices, with its logo on screen, basic apps and storage limits. |
What to check: Check device eligibility and free-plan limits before rollout. Sources: ScreenFire pricing and credit costs, OptiSigns free-plan screens and device restrictions | ||
| Content and apps | AI screen layouts on every plan. Starter and above add AI images and motion graphics, charged in credits. | Designer templates and apps such as Canva, Google Slides, weather and Power BI. App access varies by plan. |
What to check: Bring your actual source file or account to the demo. Sources: ScreenFire pricing and credit costs, OptiSigns apps and plan availability | ||
| TVs and players | Use an HDMI TV with a listed onn. 4K device or Fire TV Stick 4K Plus/Max. Devices are sold separately. | Player downloads include Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Raspberry Pi and Apple TV; Amazon Signage Stick is also listed. |
What to check: Device support is not identical to feature support. Test your exact hardware. Sources: ScreenFire TV and HDMI-player setup, OptiSigns player downloads and supported devices | ||
| Team controls | Ask us to demonstrate the permissions and location controls you need. This comparison does not claim enterprise governance parity. | Pro lists advanced roles, folder security and approval workflows. Pro Plus adds further workspace and automation features. |
What to check: Choose the tier that includes your team's actual access and review needs. Sources: ScreenFire product and current workflow, OptiSigns pricing, free plan and team features | ||
Create, review, publish.
- You want to create and publish screen content across your business, without a per-screen subscription fee.
- You want AI layouts, with paid options for new images and motion graphics, and can plan for credit usage.
- You use Toast and want live menu boards on Pro or Business. Clover subscription integration and Claude and ChatGPT connections are also available.
Your needs go further.
- You need apps for an existing content or dashboard workflow.
- Your rollout includes different operating systems or Apple TV players.
- You need the documented role and approval options in an appropriate paid tier.
A few things to know.
Can both use the TVs I already own?
An existing display can work with a compatible player. Check HDMI, power, network and the exact device model. OptiSigns lists several player platforms; ScreenFire's current setup guidance focuses on listed onn. and Fire TV devices.
Is ScreenFire's subscription unlimited?
No. Paid plans have no per-screen fee, but currently allow up to 100 screens per business. Publishing and AI creation use credits. Monthly credits refresh rather than roll over; extra credit packs are available.
Can I move my existing designs?
Keep your original images and videos. Check their file formats, fonts, licensing and player compatibility, then test one screen before moving the rest. We do not promise an automatic import of another vendor's layouts, apps or schedules.
Sources you can check.
Vendor documentation, checked 2026-10-21. Plans and features can change. This comparison is published by ScreenFire, not endorsed by OptiSigns.
- ScreenFire pricing and credit costs
Current plan prices, monthly credits, screen limits and hardware exclusions. ScreenFire values on this page use the same content source as our pricing page.
- ScreenFire product and current workflow
Current publishing workflow and availability boundaries. Do not interpret an industry example as an automatic integration.
- ScreenFire TV and HDMI-player setup
Listed device options, setup checks and device-specific testing; not a guarantee for every TV or player model.
- ScreenFire Toast-connected menu boards
Toast menu connectivity on Pro and Business. Clover subscription integration is a separate available connection, not a claim of identical menu-sync behavior.
- OptiSigns pricing, free plan and team features
USD Standard monthly and annual rates are labelled separately. Free-plan device eligibility and branding restrictions apply. Higher-tier features are not included in the Standard comparison price.
- OptiSigns free-plan screens and device restrictions
Confirms three screens and the restricted device list. Free is distinct from the 14-day trial; general paid-player support does not establish free-plan eligibility.
- OptiSigns apps and plan availability
The app directory shows different plan requirements, including Power BI on Pro Plus and above.
- OptiSigns player downloads and supported devices
Check each linked installation guide and platform limitations for the exact model you will use.