COMPARISON · RDS vs OPTISIGNS
RDS vs OptiSigns: an honest comparison
OptiSigns packs the most into its Standard tier — 100+ apps, Canva embed, SSO from the entry plan. RDS is the EU-built, operator-led option at one-third the price. Here's how to choose.
Last updated: May 26, 2026
TL;DR
At €6.22 vs OptiSigns Standard's $10, RDS is 38% cheaper. OptiSigns wins on pre-built apps (100+), free tier (3 screens), SSO from the Standard plan, and a 99.99% SLA with credits. RDS wins on EU data residency, native Catalan + Spanish, and an 'every feature in every plan' play vs OptiSigns' tiered system (Pro Plus, Enterprise for advanced SSO and approval workflows).
Feature comparison
| Feature | RDS | OptiSigns |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | €6.22/device/mo (promo) | $10/screen/mo (Standard) |
| Free tier | 30-day trial | 3 screens free forever |
| Player platforms | Android 5.1+, Linux (Python + Qt) | Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi, proprietary hardware, web |
| Pre-built apps / widgets | Live web URL + multimedia playlist | 100+ apps + Canva integration |
| Multi-zone layouts | No | Yes (split-screen) |
| Public API | None (today) | GraphQL (Enterprise) |
| SSO (SAML / OIDC) | Email + 2FA | Google + MS + SAML from Standard |
| Public SLA | None (yet) | 99.99% with service credits |
| EU data residency | Default · AWS Ireland | Custom data residency (Engage+) |
| Console languages | 5 (EN/ES/CA/FR/PT) native | 10+, English-leading |
How to decide
Pick RDS if
- EU data residency by default matters more than 100 pre-built apps.
- You want native Spanish + Catalan support, not English-led with translations.
- You don't want pricing tiers — every feature in every plan.
- Live web URLs cover what you'd otherwise need 100 apps for.
- Your business is EU-based and Spanish/Catalan-speaking — RDS speaks your language.
Pick OptiSigns if
- You want a free permanent tier (3 screens) for evaluation.
- You need 100+ pre-built apps + Canva embed on the player.
- SSO (Google, Microsoft, SAML) is required from the entry plan.
- A 99.99% SLA with service credits matters for your procurement.
- Multi-zone / split-screen layouts are essential to your use case.
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Sources
Figures and features taken from each competitor's public pages on the date above. Always confirm current details on the vendor's own site.