OptiSigns Alternative
OptiSigns Alternative: Free + Revenue Share vs Subscription Fees
OptiSigns charges a monthly subscription per screen. Trillboards charges nothing — and pays you a share of ad revenue generated by your screens. Switch from paying for signage software to earning from it.
Why venue owners switch from OptiSigns to Trillboards
Subscription fees vs earning money
Every month with OptiSigns, signage is a line-item cost on your operations budget. Every month with Trillboards, your screens generate revenue. A single medium-traffic screen on Trillboards typically offsets several months of OptiSigns subscription costs within the first month.
Same CMS capability, zero cost
OptiSigns built a strong CMS with scheduling, zones, and app integrations. Trillboards provides the same core functionality — scheduling, playlists, zones, multi-screen management — at no charge. The difference is what happens after your content plays: ad breaks that generate revenue.
No per-screen scaling cost
OptiSigns charges per screen, so adding screens increases your monthly bill. Trillboards has no per-screen charge at any scale. Whether you manage 1 screen or 50, your software cost stays at $0 and your total earnings multiply with each screen you add.
Programmatic ad demand built in
OptiSigns is a pure CMS tool — monetization isn't in scope. To earn from your screens with OptiSigns, you'd negotiate ad deals yourself or use a separate DOOH platform. Trillboards ships with the full ad stack: demand integration, impression tracking, revenue reporting, and payouts.
Trillboards vs OptiSigns: Feature comparison
OptiSigns pricing sourced from optisigns.com/pricing (as of May 2026). Verify current pricing on their website.
| Feature | Trillboards | OptiSigns |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | Free | ~$10–$15/mo per screen (see optisigns.com/pricing) |
| Revenue share | Yes — earn $100–$500/mo per screen | No revenue share |
| Content control | Full CMS — playlists, zones, scheduling | Full CMS + app marketplace |
| Hardware supported | Android TV, Fire TV | Android, Fire TV, Chrome OS, Raspberry Pi |
| Multi-screen management | Yes — unlimited screens | Yes |
| Brand safety controls | Category blocking + allow-lists | Not applicable |
| Setup time | ~15 minutes | ~20–30 minutes |
What you keep with Trillboards that OptiSigns doesn't offer
- $0 monthly software cost — no subscription, ever
- Ad revenue sharing — earn $100–$500/mo per screen
- Integrated programmatic marketplace — no separate ad server needed
- Transparent earnings reporting — see CPMs, fill rates, and payouts in real time
- Category-level brand safety blocking
- No per-screen scaling cost — add unlimited screens at no cost
- Any Android TV or Fire TV hardware
- Open market CPM pricing — competitive real-time bidding
Earnings Estimator
How much can you earn?
Select your business type, number of screens, and traffic level to see your estimated monthly earnings.
Estimated Monthly Earnings
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~4,000 impressions/month
Frequently asked questions about switching from OptiSigns
How is Trillboards different from OptiSigns in terms of pricing?
OptiSigns charges a monthly subscription fee per screen — their Essential plan starts at around $10/month per screen and goes up for advanced features. Trillboards charges $0 per screen and instead shares ad revenue with your venue. For a venue with 3 screens on OptiSigns at $10/screen, switching to Trillboards saves $360/year in fees and adds $300–$900/month in ad earnings.
Does Trillboards have all the CMS features of OptiSigns?
Yes. Trillboards includes scheduling, playlist management, multi-screen grouping, content zones, day-parting, and remote management from a web dashboard. For most venue use cases — bars, restaurants, retail, gyms — the feature set is equivalent to OptiSigns' paid tiers.
Does Trillboards support app integrations like OptiSigns?
Trillboards supports standard content types: MP4 video, JPEG/PNG images, HTML5 content, RSS feeds, and social media feeds. OptiSigns has a broader app marketplace (Google Slides, Instagram, Canva integrations). If you rely heavily on specific OptiSigns app integrations, evaluate whether Trillboards' native content types meet your needs.
What hardware does Trillboards work on compared to OptiSigns?
Both platforms support Android TV devices. OptiSigns also supports Amazon Fire TV, Chrome OS, and Raspberry Pi. Trillboards is optimized for Android TV and Fire TV devices. If you're on OptiSigns using a Fire TV Stick, you can install Trillboards from the Amazon Appstore without purchasing new hardware.
How does Trillboards monetize my screens?
Trillboards connects your screen to a programmatic advertising marketplace. When your screen is live, demand-side platforms bid in real-time for ad slots during breaks in your content schedule. Your venue earns a share of what advertisers pay. CPMs vary by location, traffic, and time of day.
Can I control what ads appear on my screens with Trillboards?
Yes. Trillboards provides category-level brand safety controls. Block any ad vertical — alcohol, gambling, fast food, or competitors. Create allow-lists for preferred ad categories. Brand safety tools are available at no cost to all venues.
What happens to my existing OptiSigns content if I switch?
Export your video and image content from OptiSigns to your computer, then upload it to Trillboards' content library. Standard formats (MP4, JPG, PNG) transfer without reformatting. Recreate your schedule in Trillboards' playlist builder using the same content.
Cancel your OptiSigns subscription and start earning instead
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