Cloud-based vs.

on-premise

digital signage

systems

Cloud-based digital signage On-premise digital signage

1 easy-to-

deploy

simple-to-

maintain

2 cost-

effective

3 1 sophisticated 100% owned

by you

2 100%

controlled

by you

3

CLOUD-BASED

DIGITAL SIGNAGE SYSTEMS

ON-PREMISE

DIGITAL SIGNAGE SYSTEMS

You don’t buy or manage servers

which implies:

- Less control over your software-

updates and features are

automatically included

- Lower upfront costs

- Dedicated IT team not required

- A quicker and easier set-up process

YOUR DATA IS HOSTED

IN THE CLOUD

You buy, build and maintain the

servers which implies:

- More control over your software-

you dictate when and if you install

updates and new features

- No recurring expenses

- Your IT staff manages the system

- A sequential set-up process

YOUR DATA IS HOSTED

ON YOUR SERVERS

CLOUD-BASED

DIGITAL SIGNAGE SYSTEMS

ON-PREMISE

DIGITAL SIGNAGE SYSTEMS

Features

• Unlimited number of displays and

players supported

• Highly scalable

• Comprehensive media support

• Unlimited number of users with

different admin rights

• The system relies on the existence

of an Internet connection.

Features

• Unlimited number of displays and

players supported

• Highly scalable

• Comprehensive media support

• Unlimited number of users with

different admin rights

• The system relies on the existence

of a networked/ Internet connection.

CLOUD-BASED

DIGITAL SIGNAGE SYSTEMS

LESS STAFF REQUIRED

ON-PREMISE

DIGITAL SIGNAGE SYSTEMS

MORE STAFF AND IT SKILLS

NEEDED

Due to the simplicity of the

system, fewer financial, IT and

human resources are needed.

On-premise digital signage

systems are more feature-rich

and require more resources in

order to be managed.

MORE COST-EFFECTIVE MORE RESOURCE INTENSIVE

ACCESSIBLE FROM

ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

WORLDWIDE ACCESS IS NOT

AUTOMATIC

You can access your

software account via

any Internet web

browser by using

your login details.

CLOUD-BASED

DIGITAL SIGNAGE SYSTEMS

ON-PREMISE

DIGITAL SIGNAGE SYSTEMS

FREE SOFTWARE UPDATES

AND SUPPORT

SOFTWARE UPDATES AND

SUPPORT INVOLVE ADDITIONAL

COSTS

Since a higher level

of support is required

from the

manufacturer, this

will usually involve a

cost.

YOU ‘RENT’ THE SOFTWARE YOU BUY AND OWN THE

SOFTWARE

You purchase the software by

paying for it once and for all.

Cloud-based digital signage

systems involve monthly or

annual software subscription

costs.

CLOUD-BASED

DIGITAL SIGNAGE SYSTEMS

ON-PREMISE

DIGITAL SIGNAGE SYSTEMS

Both solutions have

advantages and

disadvantages.

One’s suitability over the other

depends on your project’s

specific needs and available

resources.

Things to consider

The available budget and

IT resources

The task at hand- the goals

you are aiming to achieve

For help and advice

simply email us at

contact@digitalsignage.net

Choose it if you

need a budget-friendly

solution that is simple

to use and deploy.

Choose it if you have a

clear strategy and the

subsequent roll-out

investment.