E Display vs NoviSign: Digital Signage Software Compared
This is our own comparison, so read it that way. Our pricing and hardware terms are published on this site, and every NoviSign line tells you what to verify on their site rather than quoting a number that may already be stale.
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The short answer
E Display and NoviSign are both cloud digital signage platforms with per-screen pricing, browser-based editing and remote device management. The practical differences are hardware and hands-on service: E Display is $8 per screen per month, quarterly or yearly, with no long-term contract. and includes a free media player with each new yearly licence, with support and installation from offices in the Chicago area and Calgary.
Who this suits
- Playback-first estates: menu boards, directories and promo loops rather than touch kiosks
- Buyers who want the media player included instead of quoted separately
- US and Canadian sites that want same-timezone phone support, not a regional partner
- Operators who prefer a flat rate over discounts tied to multi-year terms
E Display vs NoviSign at a glance
| Criterion | E Display | NoviSign |
|---|---|---|
| Software pricing | $8 per screen per month, quarterly or yearly, no feature tiers. | Per-screen tiers with rates that vary by term length and screen volume. Check their current pricing page. |
| Media player | Media player free with each new yearly licence, $50 on quarterly. Free US and Canada shipping. | Players bought direct or through their reseller network, priced apart from the licence. Confirm on their site. |
| Supported devices | Android TV, Chrome OS, Windows and Raspberry Pi. | Android, Windows and Chrome based players. Confirm current list on their site. |
| Templates and apps | Hundreds of free templates and 60+ built-in apps. | Editor with interactive, touch and gamification widgets alongside standard templates. |
| Offline playback | Yes, local cache with automatic resync. | Local playback on supported players. Interactive content behaviour during an outage is worth testing. |
| Contract | Quarterly or yearly, cancel anytime. | Monthly, annual and multi-year options, with lower rates on longer terms. |
| Support and install | Direct support from Chicago-area and Calgary offices, installation across North America. | Online support with regional partners. Check their current plan pages. |
| Track record | 17+ years, 1,500+ companies, 5,000+ screens. | Established international vendor with a partner and reseller network. |
Vendor terms change without notice. Verify current details here: NoviSign pricing (vendor site)
What NoviSign is built for
NoviSign is a cloud signage platform with per-screen pricing, a drag-and-drop editor and interactive and touch-screen features.
If interactive kiosks, touch quizzes or gamified screens are central to your project, NoviSign has invested heavily there and is worth a look.
Where E Display is the better pick
For standard playback deployments, menu boards, directories and promotional loops, the decision comes down to price, hardware and who you call. E Display is $8 per screen per month with no tiers, includes a free media player on each new yearly licence with free US and Canada shipping, and is supported from offices in the Chicago area and Calgary.
Software is also the smallest line in a signage budget. A display, a player, mounting and content design usually cost more than the subscription in year one, so a free player and included templates change the total more than a dollar of monthly rate does.
Interactive features versus playback reliability
Touch and gamification are genuinely useful in a mall kiosk or a trade-show booth. They also add moving parts, and most screens in a restaurant, clinic or office lobby never get touched at all.
If your project is playback, the things that matter are how fast a price change reaches every board, what the screen does when the internet drops, and how quickly someone picks up the phone. Those are the areas we have spent 17+ years on across 5,000+ screens.
Migrating from NoviSign
Because both platforms price per screen, moving is mostly a content exercise. Rebuild your layouts from our templates, or send us the files and our design team will match your existing look before the first screen changes over.
Ordering yearly licences means a free media player ships with each screen, so you can pair new players alongside the old ones and cut over with no downtime.
Frequently asked questions
How does E Display compare with NoviSign on price?+
Both price per screen. E Display is a flat $8 per screen per month on quarterly or yearly billing with no feature tiers, and new yearly licences include a free media player per screen. Check NoviSign's current tier rates on their site and compare total first-year cost including hardware.
Does E Display support touch screens and interactive content?+
We support interactive layouts and touch-enabled directories and wayfinding. If your project is built primarily around touch games or quizzes, compare feature by feature, since that is an area NoviSign leans into more heavily.
Do I get local support in the US and Canada?+
Yes. Support comes directly from our Chicago-area and Calgary offices by phone, chat and email during North American hours, and we install across North America rather than routing you to a regional partner.
Is E Display a good NoviSign alternative?+
It is worth comparing if you want flat per-screen pricing, a media player included with new yearly licences, hundreds of free templates, and North American phone support with installation help. If your project is a single screen with no support needs, most platforms including NoviSign will do the job.
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