TVpilot vs ScreenCloud · prices checked 26 October 2026
ScreenCloud alternative
for small businesses
ScreenCloud is a polished signage platform built for internal communications, with its own hardware and a large app marketplace. Small businesses looking for a ScreenCloud alternative usually want something simpler to pay for, or support for the Raspberry Pi they already own. Here is how TVpilot and ScreenCloud compare, including where ScreenCloud is the better choice.
Free plan, no credit card required. Paid plans from €5 a month.
The short answer
ScreenCloud has no free plan (a 14-day trial) and charges $20 or $30 per screen per month on yearly billing. It does not run on a Raspberry Pi. TVpilot is free for 1 screen, charges per plan with screens included (€5 a month for 3 screens, €2 per extra screen) and runs on a Raspberry Pi, the Amazon Signage Stick, a Fire TV Stick or any browser. ScreenCloud is stronger for company-wide internal communications, with 80+ apps, SSO, audit logs and its own PIXI player.
The monthly bill
What TVpilot and ScreenCloud 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, billed annually
3 screens
Starter, 3 screens included
$20 per screen, billed annually
10 screens
Starter: 3 included + 7 extra at €2
$20 per screen, billed annually
25 screens
Pro: 10 included + 15 extra at €2, every Premium feature
$20 per screen, billed annually
ScreenCloud figures use its entry plan (Core) as shown per month on yearly billing; monthly billing costs up to 16% more and Pro is $30 per screen. TVpilot figures are monthly billing. Amounts are shown in the currency each vendor publishes, before VAT.
Side by side
TVpilot vs ScreenCloud at a glance
Prices checked on 26 October 2026, features on 7 October 2026, on ScreenCloud's own website. Plans change, so check the current terms before you decide.
| TVpilot | ScreenCloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 1 screen, forever, no credit card | No, a 14-day trial without a card |
| Pricing model | Per plan with screens included; extra screens €2 a month | Per screen per month |
| Paid price | €5/month for 3 screens, €29/month for 10 with Premium | $20 or $30 per screen/month, billed annually |
| Raspberry Pi | Yes, one command, with HDMI-CEC TV power scheduling | Not supported |
| Own hardware | No own player | PIXI player; a free device on yearly plans |
| Other players | Amazon Signage Stick, Fire TV, Android TV, Chromecast, iPad, any browser | PIXI, ScreenCloud OS and third-party hardware |
| Apps | Live plugins incl. Power BI, Google Slides, PowerPoint, Canva, reviews | 80+ apps incl. Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Canva, dashboards |
| Enterprise controls | Roles, locations, approvals and white label on Business; 2FA on every plan | SSO, audit logs, custom permissions, proof of play |
| Switching | Upload your files in bulk or from Google Drive or Dropbox | Not applicable |
What really differs
Who each one is built for
ScreenCloud positions itself around internal communications: screens for frontline workers, offices and company-wide news. Its Enterprise plan includes onboarding, training and a customer success manager, and its apps marketplace connects Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and dashboards.
TVpilot is built for small and medium businesses that want their TVs to sell, inform and welcome: menu boards, promotions, opening hours, reviews and live shop numbers, managed from one dashboard. The dashboard is available in English, Dutch, German, French and Spanish.
Price: the per-screen bill
ScreenCloud has no free plan. After a 14-day trial, Core is $20 and Pro $30 per screen per month on yearly billing, and monthly billing costs up to 16% more. Ten screens on Core come to $200 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. You can pay monthly and cancel any time, or pay yearly and get 2 months free.
Hardware: Raspberry Pi or not
ScreenCloud does not support the Raspberry Pi. It sells its own PIXI player, includes a free device with yearly plans, and runs on ScreenCloud OS and third-party hardware.
TVpilot treats the Raspberry Pi as a first-class player: one install command, kiosk mode, a self-healing watchdog and HDMI-CEC to switch the TV on and off on a schedule. It also runs on the Amazon Signage Stick, a Fire TV Stick with the TVpilot app, Android TV and Chromecast with Google TV through a browser, an iPad or Mac, or any smart TV browser.
Live data and integrations
ScreenCloud lists 80+ apps, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Canva, YouTube, emergency alerts, dashboards, webhooks and Playgrounds for custom development.
TVpilot's plugins cover Power BI, Google Slides, PowerPoint, Canva, YouTube, Vimeo, calendars, meeting room panels, Google and Trustpilot reviews and webshop dashboards, plus local data most international platforms do not offer: bol.com, Mollie, Moneybird, SumUp, NS departures, ANWB traffic and Buienradar. An emergency alert and a Data API are part of Premium.
Honest advice
Which one should you pick?
Choose ScreenCloud if
- You run internal communications for a large organisation and want SSO, audit logs and custom permissions.
- You want a dedicated customer success manager and onboarding on an enterprise contract.
- You prefer one vendor for the player and the software, with a device included on yearly plans.
- You rely on its Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace apps.
Choose TVpilot if
- You want to start free and pay only when you add screens.
- You already own a Raspberry Pi or want to use one.
- You run several screens and want a bill of a few euros a month rather than $20 per screen.
- You want menus, promotions, reviews and live shop data on your TVs.
Moving from ScreenCloud to TVpilot
ScreenCloud's API lists files and playlists, but a reliable download of the original files is not documented, so there is no automatic import yet. Download your files from ScreenCloud and upload them in TVpilot, many at once or straight from Google Drive or Dropbox.
Install TVpilot on your player and pair it once with the claim code. If you have a Raspberry Pi in a drawer, this is the moment to use it.
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 ScreenCloud alternative?
Yes. TVpilot is free for 1 screen, forever, with 250 MB storage and no credit card. ScreenCloud has no free plan; it offers a 14-day trial.
Is TVpilot cheaper than ScreenCloud?
Yes. At 10 screens TVpilot Starter costs €19 a month and ScreenCloud Core $200 a month on yearly billing. At 25 screens TVpilot Pro costs €59 a month, ScreenCloud Core $500. Prices as published by each vendor on 26 October 2026, before VAT.
Does ScreenCloud work on a Raspberry Pi?
No, ScreenCloud lists the Raspberry Pi as not supported. TVpilot runs on any Raspberry Pi with one install command, including HDMI-CEC scheduling that switches the TV on and off.
Can I import my ScreenCloud content?
Not automatically. Download your files from ScreenCloud and upload them in TVpilot, many at once or straight from Google Drive or Dropbox. PDFs become one slide per page.
Does TVpilot have single sign-on?
Single sign-on with SAML (Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace or Okta) is available for Business customers on request. Two-factor authentication is on every plan, and Pro and Business can require it for the whole team.
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.
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- TV dashboards
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Sources
ScreenCloud's own pages, read on 7 October 2026 (features) and 26 October 2026 (prices). TVpilot facts come from the product itself. ScreenCloud is a trademark of its owner; TVpilot is not affiliated with ScreenCloud.
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