SignCloudNine vs. BrightSign
Compare BrightSign costs.
Run menus and promotions on Apple TV. Pay $50 per screen each year.
Start free| Per screen | SignCloudNine | BrightSignHD226 + Author Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Player | $249Apple TV 4K · Ethernet | $595HD226 · Ethernet |
| Storage | Included | $59.9932GB microSD example |
| Cable budget | $25 | $25 |
| Annual software | $50 | $139 |
| Player + first year | $324 | $818.99 |
| Player + three years | $424 | $1,096.99 |
Use an existing display and network. Tax and installation are extra. BrightSign offers free authoring and device control; this compares its paid cloud publishing plan.
Apple TV device management is optional. Plan MDM setup; provider fees are separate.
Prices & sources · September 8, 2026
US listed prices. Cable budget: $15 HDMI plus a $10 Ethernet allowance for each system. Totals include full annual terms, with no trial deductions. BrightSign LS425 (1080p) starts at $380 before storage and software; dealer and bundle prices vary.
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In SignCloudNine, upload an image or video, set its schedule, and check the screen. Routine updates keep the layout in place.
See the setup stepsSet up BrightSign publishing.
Choose a publishing method, provision the player, then create and publish a presentation. Check its AV features for interactive exhibits or specialized connections.
Set up your first screen.
Create a workspace, add your content, then connect an Apple TV.
First eligible screen: 30 days included from connection. No card required.