Purpose at a Price? This Screenly Alternative Might Be the One You Are Looking For
Get into a world with cutting-edge integrations that automate your day-to-day tasks and unlimited scalability per industry.
Forget the mundane – this is innovation redefined. Ready to be on the edge with the power of Google Sheets, Zapier, and APIs? Your search ends here.
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Screenly is tailored explicitly for Raspberry Pi-based players, which may limit hardware flexibility. Pickcel, on the other hand, provides the freedom to select hardware based on individual performance, security, and organizational needs, highlighting its adaptability and user-centric approach to digital signage software solutions.
Why is Pickcel the ideal Screenly replacement?
Want to bring out the best in collaborations? Read to know what makes us stand out!
Pickcel mobile app
Stay connected on the “go”! Manage, publish or schedule content using your mobile phone.
In-built design tools
Offers Artboard which helps create custom templates and innovative designs.
On-premise solutions
Self-host content management system on your local server and enjoy complete control.
Private live-streaming application
Integrate Zoom, Microsoft Teams & other tools effortlessly to go live with your sessions.
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| Features |  | Screenly |
|---|---|---|
| CMS mobile-accessible | ||
| On-premise solutions | ||
| Private live-streaming applications | Integrate Zoom, Microsoft Teams & other tools effortlessly to go live with your sessions. | No such solutions are offered. |
| In-built design tool for faster media creation | Has exclusive digital signage content design tool Artboard with 100+ professional templates. | No templates/stock images are offered. |
| Advanced screen reports and analytics | ||
| Custom signage application development | ||
| 4K media support | ||
| Layout editing options | Drag and drop layout edit feature offered. | No such feature. |
| Multiple slide options | ||
| Emergency real-time content publication | ||
| Remote troubleshooting of media players | ||
| Role-based access control | ||
| CMS dashboard navigation | Shows a step-by-step onboarding journey for first-time users, with a more straightforward menu structure. | No onboarding journey. The menu is complex to navigate. |
| Hardware compatibility | Compatible with a wide range of player devices, including Windows, Android, Linux, macOS, Tizen OS, WebOS, and Raspberry Pi OS. | Runs only on Screenly players based off Linux and Raspberry Pi. |
| Media filtering by tags | Offered in all plans, including trials. | Not offered. |
| Content processing time | Faster content processing time. | Content takes longer to load. |
Pickcel, independent from Screenly, bases insights on web research. Screenly owns its trademark. We encourage user comparisons for validation.
Success stories: What makes us the trusted partner for top brands?
Mercedes Benz
Mercedes-Benz partnered with Pickcel for on-premise digital signage to enhance internal communication. The global luxury car manufacturer sought to streamline employee news, recognition, and branding messages. Pickcel's software addressed security needs and hardware compatibility, deploying remotely. Benefits included an intuitive user interface, content scheduling, and custom user roles.
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Decathlon
Decathlon, a global sports retailer with €11.4 billion turnover and 2000+ stores, used Pickcel's digital signage software to enhance in-store promotions. Facing the challenge of dynamic communication, they deployed cloud-based displays, empowering store managers to run advertisements and infotainment. The solution led to increased engagement, with benefits including scalability, user-friendly UI, content scheduling, and technical support.
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