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NowBoard vs ScreenCloud
ScreenCloud and NowBoard both run digital signage from the cloud. This page puts the facts side by side. Every ScreenCloud fact links to the page on screencloud.com where we read it.
Checked October 2026. NowBoard prices are ex VAT. Prices and features change, so check each source before you decide.
Side by side
Six things to compare before you choose. Each ScreenCloud fact shows where we read it and when.
| Topic | NowBoard | ScreenCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price per screen | Starter £10, Professional £20 and Enterprise £30 per TV per month, ex VAT. Annual billing takes about 17% off. | Core £18 and Pro £29 per screen per month on monthly billing, or £16 and £24 billed annually, in GBP on its pricing page. Enterprise has no listed price. Source: screencloud.com/pricing. Checked October 2026. |
| Free plan | Free forever on one TV, with no credit card and no expiry. | No free plan on its pricing page. A 14-day free trial, with no credit card. Source: screencloud.com/pricing. Checked October 2026. |
| Devices | Android TV and Google TV (Player App on Google Play), Windows App, and the Web Player in Google Chrome. Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku are not supported. | Amazon, ChromeOS, Android, Windows, macOS, BrightSign, webOS and Tizen players. Source: screencloud.com/hardware. Checked October 2026. |
| Setup | Install the Player App or plug in a NowBoard Player (£149 ex VAT, UK only) or Player Pro (£199 ex VAT, UK only). Then scan the QR code on the screen. | Its own players are PIXI at $95 and ScreenCloud OS at $199 per device, priced in US dollars on its hardware page. Source: screencloud.com/hardware. Checked October 2026. |
| Earning from Ad Space | Sell Ad Space on your screens on every plan, including Free. NowBoard takes 30% on Free, 20% on Starter, 13% on Professional and 8% on Enterprise. Payment goes through Stripe. | The pricing page does not mention advertising or ad income. Source: screencloud.com/pricing. Checked October 2026. |
| Support and VAT | UK-based support by email. We reply within one working day. Every price is shown ex VAT, and VAT is added at checkout. | Standard Support on Core and Pro. The page states 24/7 AI and 24/5 human support. It does not say whether prices include VAT. Source: screencloud.com/pricing. Checked October 2026. |
When ScreenCloud may suit you better
NowBoard is not the right choice for everyone. ScreenCloud may fit better in these cases.
- You need macOS, ChromeOS, BrightSign, webOS or Tizen players. ScreenCloud lists all of these. Source: screencloud.com/hardware. Checked October 2026.
- You want a Customer Success Manager and onboarding and training. ScreenCloud lists these on its Enterprise plan. Source: screencloud.com/pricing. Checked October 2026.
When NowBoard may suit you better
- You want to try it on one TV with no time limit. The Free plan has no expiry and needs no card.
- You want your screens to earn money. Sell Ad Space to local businesses on any plan, and NowBoard handles payment through Stripe.
- You keep listings, menus or timetables in a Google Sheet, hosted CSV or API. A Data Source reads it on a schedule and fills your Boards.
- You want UK-based support and prices that always say ex VAT.
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