COMPARISON · RDS vs SCREENCLOUD
RDS vs ScreenCloud: an honest comparison
ScreenCloud is the enterprise reference — SOC 2, ISO, 80+ apps and a large corporate book of business. RDS is the EU-built, operator-led alternative at one-third the price. Here's where each one fits.
Last updated: May 26, 2026
TL;DR
At €6.22/device/month RDS is 33% of ScreenCloud's entry price (Core $20). ScreenCloud wins on certifications (SOC 2, SOC 3), pre-built apps (80+) and player platforms (ChromeOS, macOS, iOS, Tizen, webOS). RDS wins on price, EU data residency by default, native Catalan + Spanish support, and a hardware-operator lineage going back to 1992.
Feature comparison
| Feature | RDS | ScreenCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | €6.22/device/mo (promo · €8.89 reg.) | $20/screen/mo (Core) |
| Free tier | 30-day trial, no card | Trial only |
| Player platforms | Android 5.1+, Linux (Python + Qt) | Android, ChromeOS, macOS, iOS, Windows, webOS, Tizen, BrightSign, Amazon |
| Pre-built apps / widgets | Live web URL + multimedia playlist | 80+ apps + 150 templates |
| Multi-zone layouts | No (single source) | Yes |
| Public API | None (today) | GraphQL |
| SSO (SAML / OIDC) | Email + 2FA | SAML (Enterprise) |
| SOC 2 / ISO 27001 | No | SOC 2 Type II + SOC 3 |
| EU data residency | Default · AWS Ireland | Configurable (Enterprise) |
| Console languages | 5 (EN/ES/CA/FR/PT) native | English-led |
| Founded | 1992 (hardware) · 2018 (SaaS) | 2015 |
How to decide
Pick RDS if
- You're in the EU and want EU-only data residency without paying an Enterprise tier.
- You want native Spanish and Catalan UI, not machine-translated.
- Your budget is under €10 per screen per month.
- You don't need 80+ third-party apps — live web URLs cover your use cases.
- You value an operator-led product over a pure SaaS play.
Pick ScreenCloud if
- You need SOC 2 Type II / ISO 27001 for enterprise procurement.
- You run 100+ screens across multiple countries and regions.
- You need pre-built apps (Google Slides, Canva, dashboards) on the player.
- Your team is English-first and you don't need ES/CA native UI.
- You need SAML SSO at the Enterprise tier.
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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.