Yodeck

Simple Set Up and Access to All Main Features for Free (Single Screen).

Comments: Having tried several of the competitors that have apps for Amazon Fire Sticks, this one had all the features I wanted, allowed full and free use to try things out with a single screen and generally made my life easier than the competitors I explored.

Pros:

It's easy to use. The free options give full features for a single screen, the prices for adding extra screens are reasonable too. The solution works flawlessly using the Yodeck app on an Amazon Fire Stick, which means no special equipment is needed ... as long as you have a Wifi connection available. If you pay for a year at a time, Yodeck even give you a free Raspberry Pi player. So far, I've only pointed Yodeck at webpages which I maintain and fed it still images, but it can also handle video, audio and other sources if you opt for a the premium or enterprise plan. I've only used the free and basic plans. Yodeck and other providers have fuller featured options, but the extra options came with complexity and expense and in my case simply weren't needed.

Cons:

I had previously used a Raspberry Pi as one of my Yodeck players, which worked perfectly once set up, but the initial set up was fiddly. The process may have improved since then, however.

Alternatives Considered: OptiSigns and Display.Stream

Reasons for Switching to Yodeck: Access to the main features without payment allowed easy testing. And as we could use already available equipment, a Fire Stick, we could get started at zero cost. Pricing was a major factor as we're using it as part of a not-for-profit event. Being able to upgrade and downgrade our package between the plans means we never need to pay for features we aren't using.

A balance of versatility and complexity

Comments: It took some work to get it going, but now I have a display that is self-updating as we add thing to and remove things from the calendar and as various news sources post content. I like things I can set and forget.

Pros:

It's pretty versatile. There are a lot of options. We use images in a playlist, and another playlist that switches between a calendar and a schedule that come from our church management system, Breeze. We also have a ticker of RSS feeds from the National Weather Service, local government, our church's blog, and news from both our denominations. This keeps the information fresh without my having to continually update it.

Cons:

Versatility competes with simplicity. This is true for any type of project. It can take a while to grasp all the different objects and how they go together. Apps are created for each item on the screen, and they go in layouts or playlists. Layouts can go in playlists or playlists in layouts, but not both. A screen can have a layout or a playlist, and can have a schedule too. The schedule can also have a layout or a playlist. My other annoyance is that the dates are in dd/mm/yyyy format. I personally prefer yyyy/mm/dd format (most significant to least) but am used to mm/dd/yyyy. I don't see a way to change this. Also, it's hard to difficult time in a date/time field.

Alternatives Considered: OptiSigns

Reasons for Switching to Yodeck: Cost. We are a small church with a small budget.

Horrible, complete waste of time and money - Do Not Purchase!

Comments: I had a horrible experience and would advise everyone to avoid Yodeck. I was told that the basic player would meet our needs, but it didn't and kept glitching (the screen would freeze and shut off repeatedly). The tech team said the only solution was to upgrade my player, so I did and then had to wait over a month for it to arrive. It finally arrived and didn't connect. The tech team had me jump through hoops and try several methods to fix it (none of them simple) over the course of 2 weeks but nothing worked, and they kept insisting that our network was the issue. But the first player had no issues connecting to our network so it was clearly not our network, it was their faulty player. Now they refuse to issue a refund for the player and annual subscription.

Pros:

Nothing, I chose it because it was cheaper than the other options but I should have just paid more for a different company in the first place to avoid wasting so much time.

Cons:

Complete waste of time and money, was not the simple solution they promised.

Alternatives Considered: Mvix Digital Signage

Reasons for Switching to Yodeck: It was cheaper and the other reviews were great. Now I'm wondering if all of those positive reviews are fake. I will be switching to a different company

High usability and reasonable in price

Comments: With Yodeck I am now able to show important data like Appointments, Driving duration (per Power Automate as Teams News), PowerBI-Reports and other Data on one Screen. I do not have to follow links and look for the Data, once setup it works. Also during visiting hours the screens show other data so that my customers don't see internals. Thats a really great helper for myself and also my wife who also sees her appointments on screen(my workplace is at home). Would recommend and will do.

Pros:

What I like best about Yodeck is the uncomplicated registration/login, especially with Microsoft 365. Screens, Playlists and Apps are good to set up, connections to Microsoft works and you get what you see. Implementing Business Apps like Sharepoint News is a great feature for longer news where you can go to the full Newssite by QR-code, for short news Teams Integration works really well. Even with Images and Videos. With this Features and without the need for multiple User Accounts to Setup Screens one Admin is able to set up for different Teams and they can themself put Data to the Screens (and delete them) as often as they please. Until now there was no need to contact Customer Support. And all this for an unbeatable price in relation to other competitors.

Cons:

Unfortunately not everything regarding Microsoft 365 is implemented yet. The biggest "problem" is, there is no Implementation of OneDrive Folders for easy display of Images or PDFs (but you can work around this with Sharepoint News or Teams News, but this needs a bit more user interaction). Also there is no support for AppleTV/iOS, this would bring the possibilities to share over different existing teams and setups to a higher level.

Alternatives Considered: Play Digital Signage, ScreenCloud, Mango Display, OptiSigns and PosterBooking

Reasons for Switching to Yodeck: It has not all features that are nice to have and not the cheapest price but is has a reasonable price for its features and it works as I want.

Best Signage software on the market.

Comments: Overall, we are impressed with ease of set up and use. This has upped our communication with our membership.

Pros:

Yodeck is one of the best digital signage applications we have used for our branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. We are controlling 2 monitors in the building using the software to control the content very easily. The support has been top notch, if we have a rare problem.

Cons:

The only thing we haven't liked about the software is that we don't have more monitors to use with it.

Easy to setup, use, administer and maintain

Comments: I am very contempt to finally have found the perfect digital signage solution for our use case.
While it is easy to get up and running fast, the yodeck features open a world of possibilities to explore and expand the use cases with a large number of App integrations, REST API , etc. I am almost certain to expand its usage to other areas and company sites

Pros:

The setup process to get my pi running was very easy and quick. The dashboard is easy and intuitive to use. Once set up it has been running absolutely reliably and stable. Maintenance of the raspberry pis is practically zero. Yodeck supports a wide range of media including the display of websites which was one of my most important requirements in our SOC to display PRTG maps of our monitored IT infrastructure. The central administration with the possibility to add users based on a role concept with groups and assigned workspaces with screens was also a key requirement.

Cons:

I have nothing to criticize. The only thing to get used to was the

Alternatives Considered: Screenly

Reasons for Choosing Yodeck: Screenly is more expensive for the features we need and the setup process was in my experience not as easy as Yodeck.

Switched From: Screenly

Reasons for Switching to Yodeck: Anthias, the Open Source Version of Screenly requires vastly more system maintenance. We need an enterprise solution with close to zero maintenance.

Most affordable and versatile Digital Signage App for bars!

Comments: I really appreciate how Yodeck integrates everyday tools like Canva, making content creation and marketing intuitive and efficient. Being able to import designs directly from Canva without needing to download or upload files is a huge time saver. However, I do find the layout interface a bit buggy and limiting, especially when using Yodeck’s own design tools. Copying and pasting text can be unreliable, so I often rely on external apps like Canva or Adobe Suite to handle more intricate designs. User interface is friendly and anyone can pick it up fairly easily on their own.

Pros:

I love how you can integrate everyday tools and apps into your playlists and layouts. It makes creating content and marketing a breeze because of how intuituve it is. Being able to implement my Canva designs right from the Canva website without downloading/uploading is such a time saver, and it imports it right into my media library.

Cons:

The layout interface is a bit buggy on its own and a bit limiting when using the design tools from Yodeck itself. Copying/pasting text is a bit buggy, therefore one would pretty much have to rey on apps such as Canva or anything from the Adibe suite to design anything intricate and complex.

Alternatives Considered: UPshow and Screenly

Reasons for Switching to Yodeck: It's cheaper and offersI chose Yodeck over alternative products because it offers an intuitive interface, seamless integration with tools like Canva, and cost-effective pricing. Its remote management feature allows easy control of multiple screens from anywhere, and the playlist and content scheduling options are flexible and user-friendly. Additionally, Yodeck’s customizable branding ensures a consistent look across all displays, and the affordable hardware setup with Raspberry Pi makes it a great value compared to more expensive alternatives like BrightSign or Screenly.

Yodeck for you!

Pros:

I love the ease of use of Yodeck and that they have a great free product to try out with very few limitations. Definitely glad I upgraded.

Cons:

The web player doesn't seem to refresh as quickly but that might be the device I am using.

Alternatives Considered: XOGO Decision Signage

Reasons for Switching to Yodeck: We looked at a lot of digital signage platforms but I am unsure of any of the ones we looked at as it was some time ago.

Great for small business!

Comments: I am very happy with Yodeck, it is a great digital signage option for our small business. It was easy to set up and start displaying messages to our customers.

Pros:

User Experience is good, easy to understand and follow. I was set up in minutes.

Cons:

Availability on more platforms and control. I am set up on a fire tv and the tv shuts off every two hours.

St Peters Community Centre.

Comments: Very happy overall - have integrated dropbox account to managed scheduling.

Pros:

Good connections to applications. Very good value for money

Cons:

No major cons, cookie control on websites a bit of a nuisance.

Alternatives Considered: OptiSigns

Reasons for Switching to Yodeck: Value for money compared to other products and software seemed very usable.

Manage Displayed Content Remotely

Comments: I’m extremely satisfied with Yodeck, as it provides a wide range of features for users. It’s very user-friendly and affordable. I would definitely recommend it to my friends and colleagues.

Pros:

The greatest advantage is the ability to remotely manage and schedule content and digital signage for our screens.

Cons:

Since it's entirely cloud-based, issues can arise when the internet connection is interrupted.

Easiest and Bestest for Small Schools

Comments: Yodeck has streamlined our digital signage by centralizing content management, making it easy to update and schedule displays remotely. Its intuitive platform and automated scheduling save us time and ensure our messaging is always current and consistent. The cost-effectiveness of Yodeck makes it a valuable tool for delivering impactful communication across multiple locations.

Pros:

Yodeck has been a game-changer for our signage needs. The platform is incredibly user-friendly, allowing us to manage and broadcast content across multiple screens easily. The scheduling feature is a standout, enabling us to efficiently plan and automate our displays. Additionally, the remote management capabilities have made updating content on the fly simple, ensuring our messaging is always current. Yodeck has streamlined our digital signage process, making it a valuable tool for our organization

Cons:

The one downside of Yodeck is its limited customization options for templates and layouts. While the platform is user-friendly, the design flexibility could be expanded to allow for more creative freedom in tailoring the signage to specific branding needs.

Alternatives Considered: AbleSign

Reasons for Switching to Yodeck: We chose Yodeck for its ease of use, reliable remote management, and competitive pricing. The platform stood out for its intuitive interface, allowing our team to manage content efficiently without extensive training. Its scalability and proven reliability gave us confidence that Yodeck would meet our current needs and support future growth, making it the best fit compared to other options.

Easy to use. Lots of Funtionality and Integrations.

Comments: We have been very happy using yodeck. it suits our needs and is constantly getting new features that have made it only better over time. I recommend it to anyone who asks me about digital signage.

Pros:

Lots of functionality and Integration. I have been using Yodeck for several years now and have found it to be cleanly set up and intuitive. They also keep brining updtaes to the sytem which is great to have. Some of my favorite features are the apps.

Cons:

When there is an error uploading new content to the screen it doesnt explain what went wrong it just says it didnt work. i then need to try to figure it out with trila and error. i wish it would be clearer what the issue was. It happens rarley though.

Alternatives Considered: Digital Signage Software

Reasons for Choosing Yodeck: Better integrations and nicer layout. Easier to use and works much smoother. Lots more functionality. Seems to be updated and cared for more.

Switched From: Digital Signage Software

Great product

Comments: Customer support has been great. They usually get back to me same business day

Pros:

The ease of use after everything is set up and online. I like that we can update information on our screens instantly.

Cons:

Sometimes our players go offline and it is a hassle for us to reconnect, especially since all screens are customer facing and are hard to reach after installation.

Alternatives Considered: OptiSigns

Reasons for Switching to Yodeck: Cheaper and the company was new to digital signage, so we wanted to see if it was something we needed and could incorporate easily

Great Features, Cheap Prices

Comments: Yodeck so far has been great to work with. It solves the problems we set out to handle. It is also priced very well compared to other softwares.

Pros:

The ability to test out and try Yodeck for free was the major selling point. Other softwares were expensive to test out and couldn't be tested on hardware we already had.

Cons:

I wish the Windows installation was a little smoother. It is fairly clunky and has some bugs. It took contacting support about 3 times in order to get all of the Windows installation bugs worked through.

Alternatives Considered: Xibo and piSignage

Reasons for Switching to Yodeck: Yodeck was free to try and did not require a purchase of any hardware. We used hardware that we already had, a spare Windows PC.

Multiyear Yodeck review (2024)

Comments: As a Yodeck user for the past eight years (currently 2024) our overall experience has been very positive, I would highly recommend!

Pros:

Yodeck is super simple to setup and manage. Adding other users to help push out new playlists is also very easy and helpful. If a player goes offline for any reason a notification is sent to my email letting me know the status. The platform is very stable and everything is managed over a Wi-Fi connection.

Cons:

Honestly cannot think of a single thing to dislike!

Alternatives Considered: XOGO Decision Signage

Reasons for Switching to Yodeck: Seemed like a better fit for our company and we liked the simple design and ease of management.

Affordable and easy to use.

Comments: best combination of features and low cost of operation. enjoyed free trial to start with one screen. it worked so well we signed up 3 screens for a year.

Pros:

1. Best combination of price and features. Almost the lowest cost per screen I could find. Price difference is worth the extra couple dollars 2. Remote control and status --- even when away from the location. 3. Provided player device(s) with annual subscription 4. Easy to use web admin site

Cons:

Only a couple small areas are lacking. 1. Need roku player 2. Admin website could be more mobile friendly 3. No admin app on mobile. None of these issues are show stoppers for us.

Alternatives Considered: Mvix Digital Signage, Screenly and OptiSigns

Reasons for Switching to Yodeck: best cost/feature combo. very low cost per screen per month

Excellent, inexpensive display option

Comments: Very easy to use and a snap to manage multiple displays.

Pros:

Very easy to set up and get users trained, and the cost fit our budgetary constraints. We especially with the hardware was included in the cost for each display.

Cons:

Google Slides integration could have been more seamless, but we were easily able to shift to different content. We would also like the ability to display the slideshow on our website.

Alternatives Considered: Rise Vision

Reasons for Choosing Yodeck: Google eliminated support for Chrome Sign Builder, and we were looking for more features.

Switched From: Google Chrome

Reasons for Switching to Yodeck: Our last experience with RiseVision was it was not easy to use and manage, and it also exceeded our budget.

Yodeck is the best digital signage solution hands down

Comments: Yodeck is great because the devices themselves just work. The GUI to configure them makes ease of use and implementation very easy. I love these devices and we plan on continuing to use them moving forward. We just upgraded to a premium annual subscription and will expand our Yodeck coverage at our charter school site. Also reached out to their support and they were very nice, quick, and helpful. Thank you Yodeck!

Pros:

Yodeck is very easy to use and the school I work at has had them for over 5 years. Makes posting lunch menus and events very easy to integrate and implement. We are now planning to expand to 6 Yodeck devices total to be able to post events to dedicated TVs throughout our campus! We use them frequently. Glad Yodeck is an option that is still around. Just spoke with their support team and they were very nice and responsive. Thank you Yodeck!

Cons:

The only problem with the Yodeck devices have been them burning out with our externally located TV screens. However, I believe this is more of a problem of the California heat cooking them and not a design flaw of the Yodeck themselves. We have since opted to not use them on those particular setups moving forward.

An overall fantastic product for several different uses.

Comments: Overall, our experience with Yodeck has been positive minus those few issues that we still have. The Quality improvements and the ability to integrate more apps has been fantastic. Yodeck has come a long way and I'm excited for what will come next.

Pros:

We have 4 locations all with at least 3 screens but up to 5 all serving different purposes from our menu boards, to digital marketing, and even a couple to spread information to our amazing employees. One of my personal favorite features to be added recently was the ability to configure the first-time setup directly from my phone rather than have to plug in a keyboard. I also use content scheduling to update the content regularly which has been so helpful with all of the other tasks that I currently have.

Cons:

Sometimes the getting our TVs to detect the players correctly has been a challenge. It is not all of the time or every player. The latest one the TV detects the player as a PC, and I am unable to change the screen ratio or the resolution, and the image is distorted. One feature that I think is very important that is missing is to be to level the audio between diffent videos, all of our videos come from different people and brands and the volume between each of them can be so different that it makes it hard to set a volume on the TV. There are still a few times with manual intervention is required weather the player crashes or the app of Firestick crashes or fails to start with the device turns on. The problem on the Firestick comes and goes. I thought it had been fixed because we haven't had that problem in a while but one of our locations has been experiencing this issue all last week and has been having complaint of different trailers and advertisements, pushed by Amazon, playing instead of showing our menu board, the common one being Hell's Kitchen and there is no pun intended.

A great product that does what I need it to do.

Comments: My overall experience with Yodeck has been very positive. The platform is intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy to deploy and manage digital signage across multiple locations. I appreciate the range of customization options and the smooth, responsive remote management tools, which have been key for keeping content fresh and relevant. Yodeck’s support team is responsive and helpful, and they’ve made the onboarding process straightforward. While there are a few areas where advanced scheduling and integrations could be more flexible, Yodeck has added great value to our workflow, and I’d recommend it for anyone looking to streamline their signage operations.

Pros:

I appreciate Yodeck's straightforward and user-friendly interface, which makes managing digital signage across multiple locations incredibly simple. The drag-and-drop functionality, combined with customizable templates, allows our team to create and update content quickly without needing specialized design skills. Additionally, the remote management features are fantastic, especially when making instant updates, even across global time zones. The platform's reliability and support team have also made it a smooth experience to implement and run our digital displays. Yodeck has streamlined our signage process and added real value to our business.

Cons:

I'm using it to run a Google Doc presentation; I noticed that even slides that I set as "skipped' in Google are being shown.

Great addition for an AirBNB Host

Comments: It has been well received by guests, and I plan on continue to add them to all of my AirBNB listings.

Pros:

The ease of use and the ability to remotely manage it. And it also notifies me if the internet connection goes down. Really handy for a device that is 1/2 way around the world from where I manage if from.

Cons:

The only issue I have ever had with a Yodeck device I caused myself. I shut down one and re-used the SIM card in new hardware. And it would not come back online without a 2nd person to read the display to so that I could tie the new hardware to the old SD Card. And regain remote control/access.

A Game-Changer for Our Elks Lodge!

Comments: Our overall experience with Yodeck has been nothing short of phenomenal. It has become an integral part of our Elks Lodge, enhancing our communication with members and guests. The platform's reliability and flexibility have allowed us to create visually engaging displays that keep everyone informed and entertained. Plus, Yodeck's cost-effectiveness has been a tremendous asset to our organization.

Pros:

What did you like most about Yodeck? What impressed us the most about Yodeck was its seamless and user-friendly digital signage solution. It transformed our Elks Lodge in ways we couldn't have imagined. The software is incredibly easy to use, and it empowers us to create and manage dynamic content effortlessly. Plus, the extensive library of pre-designed templates made our digital signage eye-catching and professional without needing a design expert on staff.

Cons:

Honestly, it's a bit challenging to find negatives with Yodeck. If we had to nitpick, we'd say that some advanced features might require a bit of a learning curve. However, their support team is always ready to help, making any learning process smoother.

Efficient and User-Friendly Digital Signage Solution

Comments: My overall experience with Yodeck has been positive. It’s an intuitive platform with easy setup and management, allowing me to handle digital signage smoothly. Despite a few limitations in advanced customization, the system is reliable, cost-effective, and supported by responsive customer service.

Pros:

I liked Yodeck's user-friendly interface, remote management capabilities, and reliable performance, making it easy to manage digital signage effectively.

Cons:

What I liked least about Yodeck was the occasional limitations in customization options for more complex layouts.

"Yodeck: A User-Friendly Digital Signage Solution with Room for Advanced Customization"

Pros:

What I liked most about Yodeck is its user-friendly interface and flexibility for managing digital signage remotely. The platform allows for easy scheduling and customization of content across multiple screens, which is great for organizations looking to manage displays across different locations. Additionally, the ability to upload a variety of media formats and the option for real-time updates make it efficient for businesses that need to make quick changes to their signage.

Cons:

The main drawback I found with Yodeck is its occasional limitations when it comes to advanced design capabilities. While it handles basic digital signage well, more complex layouts or highly customized designs might require extra work or even third-party tools. Additionally, depending on the internet connection, the performance could slow down, especially when managing a large number of screens.