TVpilot vs OnSign TV · prices checked 1 November 2026
OnSign TV alternative
that brings your playlists along
OnSign TV is a professional signage CMS with a strong following among AV integrators, broad player support and an ISO 27001 certified platform. Businesses that look for an OnSign TV alternative usually run a handful of screens themselves and want a lower monthly bill and a simpler dashboard. TVpilot can import your OnSign TV library automatically. Here is an honest comparison.
Free plan, no credit card required. Paid plans from €5 a month.
The short answer
OnSign TV charges per player: Core $19.99, Pro $24.99 and Enterprise $34.99 a month on monthly billing, 10% less on yearly billing, with a free trial and volume discounts from 25 players. It runs on Android, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, macOS, BrightSign, LG webOS, Samsung SSP, the Amazon Signage Stick and more, and adds interactivity, sensors and GPS triggers on Pro. TVpilot is free for 1 screen and charges per plan: €5 a month for 3 screens, €2 per extra screen, with the Raspberry Pi as a first-class player. OnSign TV fits integrators and complex networks; TVpilot fits a business running its own screens, and imports OnSign TV playlists.
The monthly bill
What TVpilot and OnSign TV cost per month
The cheapest paid plan that fits the number of screens, before VAT, as each vendor publishes it.
1 screen
Free plan, forever, no credit card
Core, paid monthly
3 screens
Starter, 3 screens included
Core, $19.99 per player
10 screens
Starter: 3 included + 7 extra at €2
Core, $19.99 per player
25 screens
Pro: 10 included + 15 extra at €2, every Premium feature
Core, $19.99 per player, before volume discount
OnSign TV figures use Core on monthly billing; yearly billing is $17.99 per player per month. Pro is $24.99 and Enterprise $34.99 per player per month. OnSign TV gives a discount from 25 players without publishing the amount, so 25 screens may cost less. Amounts in the currency each vendor publishes, before VAT.
Side by side
TVpilot vs OnSign TV at a glance
Prices checked on 1 November 2026, features on 1 November 2026, on OnSign TV's own website. Plans change, so check the current terms before you decide.
| TVpilot | OnSign TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 1 screen, forever, 250 MB storage, no credit card | No free plan; a free trial |
| Pricing model | Per plan with screens included; extra screens €2 a month | Per player per month |
| Paid price | €5/month for 3 screens, €29/month for 10 with Premium | $19.99, $24.99 or $34.99 per player/month (monthly), 10% less yearly |
| Raspberry Pi | Yes, one command, with HDMI-CEC TV power scheduling | Not listed among its players |
| Other players | Amazon Signage Stick, Fire TV, Android TV, Chromecast, iPad, any browser | Android, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, macOS, BrightSign, LG webOS, Samsung SSP, Amazon Signage Stick, NovaStar Taurus |
| Apps and layouts | Live plugins, Designer with widget boxes, AI Studio | 100+ apps, multi-zone layouts, data feeds, Visual Composer |
| Interactive and triggers | Smart triggers on weather, air quality, reviews and Data API feeds (Premium) | Interactivity, sensors and GPS triggers on Pro |
| Security | EU hosting; 2FA on every plan; TVpilot itself not certified | ISO 27001 certified platform; SSO and audit logs on Enterprise |
| API | Data API in Premium | API as an add-on |
| Switching | Imports OnSign TV media and playlists automatically with the Switch to TVpilot plugin | Not applicable |
What really differs
Built for integrators, or for the business itself
OnSign TV describes itself as a professional signage CMS focused on Pro AV integrators. It offers custom apps, platform customisation, training and consulting, programmatic ads and a Data Bridge as add-ons, and its feature set (multi-zone layouts, data feeds, sensors, GPS triggers, player masks and a monitoring mosaic) suits large, varied networks.
TVpilot is made for a business that runs its own screens: sign up, add a screen, drag in images, videos, web pages or PDFs and pick a plugin. The dashboard is available in English, Dutch, German, French and Spanish, and resellers and agencies have a partner portal on Business.
What you pay per month
OnSign TV charges per player. Core is $19.99, Pro $24.99 and Enterprise $34.99 a month on monthly billing, and yearly billing takes 10% off ($17.99, $22.49 and $31.49). Ten players on Core come to $199.90 a month.
TVpilot is free for 1 screen, forever. Starter is €5 a month with 3 screens included and €2 per extra screen, so 10 screens cost €19 a month; Pro is €29 a month with 10 screens and every Premium feature, including smart triggers, the emergency alert and the Data API.
Players
OnSign TV supports a wide range of professional hardware: Android, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, macOS, BrightSign, LG webOS, Samsung SSP, the Amazon Signage Stick, NovaStar Taurus for LED walls and Bluefin. It does not sell hardware and helps customers choose their own.
TVpilot runs on the Amazon Signage Stick, any Raspberry Pi with one install command (with HDMI-CEC TV power scheduling and a self-healing watchdog), a Fire TV Stick with the TVpilot app, Android TV and Chromecast with Google TV through a browser, and any smart TV or computer that opens a player URL. It has no native Samsung or LG app.
Live content and triggers
OnSign TV lists 100+ apps and data feeds, with interactivity, sensor integration and GPS triggers on Pro and an AI assistant. TVpilot has live plugins on every plan (weather, news, reviews, calendars, Power BI, Shopify, bol.com, Mollie, SumUp, NS departures, ANWB traffic) and smart triggers in Premium that play a slide only while a rule holds, for example when it rains, when the air is poor or when a new five-star review comes in.
Honest advice
Which one should you pick?
Choose OnSign TV if
- You are an AV integrator building complex networks for clients.
- You need native players on BrightSign, Samsung SSP, LG webOS or NovaStar LED controllers.
- You need sensors, GPS triggers or touch interactivity.
- Your IT team requires an ISO 27001 certified signage platform.
Choose TVpilot if
- You run your own screens and want to start free.
- You want 10 screens for €19 a month rather than about $200.
- You want to use a Raspberry Pi with the TV switched on and off over HDMI-CEC.
- You want your OnSign TV playlists moved over automatically.
Moving from OnSign TV to TVpilot
OnSign TV has an automatic import. The Switch to TVpilot plugin copies your photos and videos as original files and rebuilds your playlists with the same order and durations. Campaigns and apps stay behind: in TVpilot you schedule per slide and per screen, and live content comes from plugins.
In OnSign TV, open Settings, API Access Tokens, click Add API Access Key, choose a read-only key and paste it into the plugin. OnSign TV lists its API as an add-on on its pricing page. Then install TVpilot on each screen and pair it once; your playlists are already waiting.
More on moving your content: switching to TVpilot. Every plan and what it includes: TVpilot pricing. Fourteen platforms side by side: digital signage software pricing compared.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free OnSign TV alternative?
Yes. TVpilot is free for 1 screen, forever, with 250 MB storage and no credit card. OnSign TV has no free plan; it offers a free trial.
Is TVpilot cheaper than OnSign TV?
Yes. At 10 screens TVpilot Starter costs €19 a month, OnSign TV Core $199.90 a month on monthly billing. At 25 screens TVpilot Pro costs €59 a month. Prices as published by each vendor on 1 November 2026, before VAT.
Can I import my OnSign TV playlists?
Yes. The Switch to TVpilot plugin uses a read-only API access key from OnSign TV and copies photos and videos with your playlists, in the same order and with the same durations. Campaigns and apps stay behind.
Does TVpilot run on BrightSign or Samsung SSP?
No. TVpilot runs on the Amazon Signage Stick, a Raspberry Pi, a Fire TV Stick, Android TV, Chromecast with Google TV and any browser. Samsung and LG smart TVs open it in their built-in browser.
Can I trigger content from live data in TVpilot?
Yes, with smart triggers in Premium (Pro and Business, or the add-on on Starter): a slide plays only while a rule holds on weather, air quality, reviews or a Data API feed.
What does TVpilot cost?
TVpilot is free for 1 screen with 250 MB storage, forever and without a credit card. Starter is €5 a month with 3 screens included, Pro €29 a month with 10 screens and every Premium feature, and Business €99 a month with 25 screens. Extra screens cost €2 a month on Starter and Pro. Paying yearly gives 2 months free. Prices exclude VAT.
Also see
- Switch to TVpilot
- Data API
- Raspberry Pi digital signage
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Sources
OnSign TV's own pages, read on 1 November 2026 (features) and 1 November 2026 (prices). TVpilot facts come from the product itself. OnSign TV is a trademark of its owner; TVpilot is not affiliated with OnSign TV.
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