Pickcel
Digital signage software
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$13.50 per device per month
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What is Pickcel
Pickcel is a cloud-based digital signage software platform used to create, schedule, and publish content to screens across locations. It targets organizations that need centralized management of displays for internal communications, retail promotions, hospitality menus, and similar use cases. The product combines a web-based content management console with player apps/devices to deliver media, templates, and playlists to endpoints. It emphasizes multi-location screen management and content scheduling from a central dashboard.
Cloud-based screen management
Pickcel provides a centralized web console to manage screens, playlists, and schedules across one or more locations. This model reduces the need for on-premises infrastructure and supports remote administration. It fits teams that need to update content frequently without local IT involvement.
Scheduling and playlist controls
The platform supports timed scheduling for content and playlists, enabling dayparting and recurring campaigns. This helps standardize what appears on screens by location, screen group, or time window. It aligns with common operational needs in retail, offices, and hospitality environments.
Template-driven content creation
Pickcel includes tools oriented around building signage layouts using templates and media assets. This can reduce reliance on external design tools for basic signage needs. It is useful for non-technical users who need to publish consistent content quickly.
Limited public technical detail
Publicly available documentation and specifications can be less detailed than some larger, enterprise-focused platforms. This may make it harder to validate capabilities such as advanced device controls, network requirements, or API depth before purchase. Buyers may need vendor confirmation for edge-case requirements.
Enterprise feature depth unclear
Information on advanced governance features (for example, granular role-based access, audit logs, SSO/SAML, and compliance controls) is not always clearly documented in public materials. Organizations with strict security and identity requirements may need to confirm availability and licensing. This can affect suitability for regulated or large-scale deployments.
Hardware ecosystem transparency
Digital signage deployments often depend on supported players, OS versions, and device provisioning workflows. Public information may not fully clarify the breadth of supported hardware, offline playback behavior, or monitoring/alerting capabilities. This can increase evaluation time for teams standardizing on specific device fleets.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | $15 per device/month (monthly) — $13.50 per device/month (billed annually; Save 10%) | Compatible with Android, Windows, BrightSign, Linux, Samsung, LG, Chrome OS, iOS, Fire TV Stick; Advanced content scheduling; Display & media management; 100+ templates; 60+ content apps; 3 GB cloud storage; 1 user; 14-day free trial (no credit card). |
| Business | $25 per device/month (monthly) — $22.50 per device/month (billed annually; Save 10%) | Everything in Professional plus Live Zoom event streaming; Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA); Content synchronization; Dashboard integrations (Power BI, etc.); 4K media support; 8 GB storage; Up to 5 users; 14-day free trial (no credit card). |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing (Contact sales) | Everything in Business plus Dedicated/on-premise implementation; Custom integration with external/enterprise applications; Priority enterprise support; Custom screen attributes; Unlimited storage; 20+ user access; Custom quotes for large deployments (contact sales). |
