TVpilot vs Samsung MagicINFO · prices checked 1 November 2026
Samsung MagicINFO alternative
without a server in your network
Samsung MagicINFO is the content and device manager for Samsung's commercial displays, available as a server in your own network or as MagicINFO Cloud. Organisations that look for a MagicINFO alternative usually want to stop maintaining a server, mix screen brands, or see a price before they talk to sales. Here is how TVpilot and MagicINFO compare, honestly, including when MagicINFO is the better choice.
Free plan, no credit card required. Paid plans from €5 a month.
The short answer
MagicINFO comes as MagicINFO Server, run in your own network with a paid maintenance service for upgrades, or as MagicINFO Cloud, hosted by Samsung on AWS or Azure for one all-inclusive price per year, available in North America, Europe and China. Prices are on request. It manages Samsung commercial displays, with deep device control, a 400+ function API and add-ons for insights and live data. TVpilot is hosted, free for 1 screen and €5 a month for 3 screens, and works with any screen through the Amazon Signage Stick, a Raspberry Pi or a browser. MagicINFO is the stronger fit for a large estate of Samsung displays; TVpilot is the simpler one for mixed screens and small fleets.
The monthly bill
What TVpilot and Samsung MagicINFO 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
Server or Cloud, priced by Samsung sales
3 screens
Starter, 3 screens included
Cloud: one all-inclusive price per year
10 screens
Starter: 3 included + 7 extra at €2
Cloud: one all-inclusive price per year
25 screens
Pro: 10 included + 15 extra at €2, every Premium feature
Cloud: one all-inclusive price per year
Samsung publishes no MagicINFO prices on its own pages: MagicINFO Cloud has one all-inclusive yearly price with no upfront licence fees, and MagicINFO Server upgrades come with a paid maintenance service. Ask Samsung or a Samsung display partner for a quote. TVpilot figures are monthly billing, before VAT.
Side by side
TVpilot vs Samsung MagicINFO at a glance
Prices checked on 1 November 2026, features on 1 November 2026, on Samsung MagicINFO's own website. Plans change, so check the current terms before you decide.
| TVpilot | Samsung MagicINFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 1 screen, forever, 250 MB storage, no credit card | No free plan listed |
| Pricing model | Per plan with screens included; extra screens €2 a month | Cloud: one all-inclusive price per year; Server: licence plus maintenance service |
| Paid price | €5/month for 3 screens, €29/month for 10 with Premium | On request |
| Hosting | Hosted by TVpilot in the EU | MagicINFO Server in your network, or MagicINFO Cloud on AWS or Azure |
| Raspberry Pi | Yes, one command, with HDMI-CEC TV power scheduling | No, it manages Samsung commercial displays |
| Screens | Any brand: Amazon Signage Stick, Fire TV, Android TV, Chromecast, iPad, any browser | Samsung commercial displays, from single screens to video walls |
| Device management | Status, TV power, screenshots, logs, remote restart | Central device management, tagging, health monitoring of software and hardware |
| Insights and data | Proof of play and reports on paid plans; live plugins on every plan | Proof of play; MagicINFO Insight and Datalink as paid add-ons |
| Developer API | Data API in Premium | 400+ function API |
| Switching | Upload your files in bulk or from Google Drive or Dropbox | Not applicable |
What really differs
A server, Samsung's cloud, or hosted for you
MagicINFO Server runs in your own network as an integrated content and device manager, and you keep it current through Samsung's paid MagicINFO Maintenance Service. MagicINFO Cloud removes the server: Samsung hosts it on AWS or Azure in three service tiers (Standard, Premium and Premium Plus) that differ in monitoring and support hours, and it is available in North America, Europe and China.
TVpilot is hosted only, in the EU. There is nothing to install in your network and nothing to upgrade: players update themselves at night and the dashboard is always current. TVpilot cannot be installed on premises, so if your network rules require that, MagicINFO Server fits and TVpilot does not.
Price on request or on the website
Samsung publishes no MagicINFO prices on its own pages. MagicINFO Cloud is one all-inclusive price per year with no upfront licence fees, and you get a quote from Samsung's sales team or a display partner.
TVpilot's prices are public: free for 1 screen, Starter €5 a month with 3 screens included and €2 per extra screen (10 screens for €19 a month), Pro €29 a month with 10 screens and every Premium feature, Business €99 a month with 25 screens. Prices exclude VAT, and you can start without talking to anyone.
Samsung displays or any screen
MagicINFO is built for Samsung commercial displays, from single screens to video walls, and goes deep on them: central device management, tagging and groups, real-time health monitoring of software and hardware, KNOX-based security, playback in up to 8K and a 400+ function API. For a large estate of Samsung displays that depth is hard to match.
TVpilot works with any brand. A Samsung or other smart TV opens TVpilot in its built-in browser where the model allows it; otherwise you plug in an Amazon Signage Stick, a Raspberry Pi (with HDMI-CEC TV power scheduling), a Fire TV Stick or an Android TV box. TVpilot has no native Tizen app, so it does not control Samsung-specific display settings.
Content and live data
MagicINFO includes content creation with templates and QR codes, playlist scheduling and proof of play, with MagicINFO Insight (playback history and dashboards) and Datalink (real-time data) as paid add-ons.
TVpilot includes a Designer, AI Studio and live plugins on every plan: weather, news, Google and Trustpilot reviews, calendars, a meeting room panel, Power BI, Shopify, bol.com, Mollie and SumUp dashboards, NS departures and ANWB traffic. Proof-of-play certificates, advertiser reports and video walls up to 4×4 are on paid plans.
Honest advice
Which one should you pick?
Choose Samsung MagicINFO if
- You run a large estate of Samsung commercial displays and want deep control over them.
- Your network rules require the signage server on premises.
- You need a broad device API or KNOX-based security.
- You already buy displays and support through a Samsung partner.
Choose TVpilot if
- You do not want to run or upgrade a server in your network.
- You want to see the price on the website and start free.
- Your screens are a mix of brands, or ordinary TVs.
- You want live plugins and a Designer included in the price.
Moving from MagicINFO to TVpilot
MagicINFO usually runs on a server in your own network, out of reach for TVpilot, so there is no automatic import. Export or download your files from MagicINFO and upload them in TVpilot under Media, many at once or straight from Google Drive or Dropbox. It takes a few minutes; PDFs become one slide per page.
For each screen, open the TVpilot player URL in the display's browser where the model allows it, or connect an Amazon Signage Stick or a Raspberry Pi to the HDMI port, and pair it once with the claim code. You can move screen by screen while MagicINFO keeps running.
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
What does Samsung MagicINFO cost?
Samsung publishes no MagicINFO prices on its own pages. MagicINFO Cloud is one all-inclusive price per year without upfront licence fees; MagicINFO Server is kept current with a paid maintenance service. Ask Samsung or a display partner for a quote. TVpilot is free for 1 screen and €5 a month for 3 screens.
Does TVpilot work on Samsung displays?
Yes, through the display's built-in browser where the model allows it, or with an Amazon Signage Stick, Raspberry Pi or Fire TV Stick on the HDMI port. TVpilot has no native Tizen app.
Can I import my MagicINFO content?
Not automatically: MagicINFO usually runs on a server in your own network, out of reach for TVpilot. Upload your files in TVpilot yourself, many at once or from Google Drive or Dropbox.
Can I run TVpilot on my own server?
No. TVpilot is hosted software in the EU and cannot be installed on premises. MagicINFO Server can.
Does TVpilot have proof of play?
Yes, on paid plans: playback statistics per item, screen, day and hour, CSV and PDF export, verifiable proof-of-play certificates and advertiser reports.
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
- Smart TV signage
- Amazon Signage Stick
- Video walls
- Pricing compared
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- OptiSigns alternative
- Screenly alternative
- ScreenCloud alternative
- Xibo alternative
- Rise Vision alternative
- NoviSign alternative
- Fugo alternative
- piSignage alternative
- OnSign TV alternative
- Revel Digital alternative
- Xogo alternative
- AbleSign alternative
Sources
Samsung MagicINFO's own pages, read on 1 November 2026 (features) and 1 November 2026 (prices). TVpilot facts come from the product itself. Samsung MagicINFO is a trademark of its owner; TVpilot is not affiliated with Samsung MagicINFO.
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