A simpler, lower-cost OptiSigns alternative

PlayTVi gives small and mid-sized businesses everything they need to run their screens — layouts, scheduling, ready-made templates and live widgets — for a flat $7.90 per screen per month, on hardware you may already own.

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No credit card · no contract · from $7.90/screen

PlayTVi vs OptiSigns at a glance

$7.90per screen / month on PlayTVi, with layouts, scheduling and the template studio included.

$10–$30per screen / month on OptiSigns paid plans (Standard, Pro Plus, Engage), billed monthly.

$25is all you need for a player: PlayTVi runs on any Android TV box, Android TV, Fire TV or Windows PC.

	PlayTVi	OptiSigns
Entry paid plan	$7.90 / screen / month	Standard: $10 / screen / month
Higher tiers	Business and Ultimate: custom quote (more storage, reports, white-label)	Pro Plus $15 · Engage $30 · Enterprise on request
Free option	7-day free trial of every feature, no credit card	Free plan for up to 3 screens with limited features
Contract	Monthly, cancel anytime from the dashboard	Monthly or annual (about 10% off annually)
Players	Android TV box, Android TV, Fire TV, Windows PC / mini PC	Wide device support, plus its own media player hardware
Layouts & scheduling	Multi-zone layout editor, date/time/day-of-week scheduling, priorities	Yes
Design	Play Design Studio with 200+ ready-made templates	Built-in designer and templates
Live content	Weather, air quality, RSS news, web pages, YouTube, Instagram	Large catalog of apps and integrations
Remote access	See and control the screen from the dashboard (Android)	Remote management features vary by plan
Offline playback	Yes — content cached on the device	Yes

Competitor prices are list prices per screen per month (monthly billing) from each vendor's public pricing page, checked in October 2026. Prices and features change — always confirm on the vendor's website. OptiSigns are trademarks of their respective owners; PlayTVi is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.

When PlayTVi is the better fit

You have 1 to 50 screens in shops, restaurants, clinics, gyms, churches or offices and want a fixed, predictable price per screen.
You want to reuse cheap hardware. A $25–$60 Android TV box or an old Windows PC becomes a signage player — no proprietary device required.
You need ready-made content fast. Templates for menus, offers and announcements, plus live weather and news widgets, get a screen on air in minutes.
You need to fix screens without visiting them. Remote access lets you see what the screen shows and control it from your browser.

When OptiSigns may suit you better

You need a very large catalog of third-party integrations or interactive kiosk features.
You run devices that PlayTVi does not support yet (for example Apple TV, ChromeOS or Samsung Tizen / LG webOS apps).
You want the vendor to supply the media player hardware with the subscription.

We'd rather you pick the right tool. If you are unsure, start the free trial on one screen and compare side by side.

Switching from OptiSigns in 3 steps

Create your free account — no credit card. You get every feature for 7 days.
Install the PlayTVi app on the same Android device or Windows PC and pair the screen with the code it shows.
Upload your images and videos, pick a template or layout, set the schedule — and the screen updates automatically.

Most customers move a screen in under 15 minutes. Keep your old subscription until the new screens are running, then cancel it.

Frequently asked questions

Is PlayTVi cheaper than OptiSigns?

PlayTVi costs $7.90 per screen per month. OptiSigns paid plans start at $10 per screen per month (Standard) and go up to $15 (Pro Plus) and $30 (Engage) as listed in October 2026. OptiSigns also has a limited free plan for up to 3 screens.

Can I use my current OptiSigns player with PlayTVi?

If the device runs Android (TV box, Android TV, Fire TV) or Windows, yes — install the PlayTVi app on it and pair it with your account. Proprietary or locked players may not allow third-party apps.

Do I need a contract?

No. PlayTVi is billed monthly by credit card and you can cancel anytime from your dashboard.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. You get 7 days with every feature, no credit card required.

Which languages does PlayTVi support?

The dashboard and player are available in English, Spanish and Portuguese, and support is available by WhatsApp and email.