If you’ve been using Google’s Chrome Sign Builder for your digital signage needs, you’ve likely noticed its limitations—minimal features, no updates, and an uncertain future as Google phases it out.
The search for a true Chrome Sign Builder alternative ends here. OptiSigns has you covered. With Google’s Chrome Sign Builder end of life looming, OptiSigns is a reliable Chrome Sign Builder alternative. OptiSigns digital signage software supports every feature Chrome Sign Builder offers and more, included in our free and standard plans. OptiSigns makes it easy to upgrade for additional features and scale when the time comes.
OptiSigns isn’t just a replacement. It’s an upgrade, offering everything you’re familiar with and the support to go with it.
The Best Chrome Sign Builder Alternative: OptiSigns
If you relied on the Chrome Sign Builder app for basic digital signage, here's how OptiSigns improves your experience:
- Scheduled Content Playback: Just like Chrome Sign Builder, OptiSigns lets you display content on a schedule. But we go further with recurring schedules, time-based triggers, and automatic rotations—no manual updates needed.
- Google Slides & Web Content Support: Used to pushing URLs to your screens? OptiSigns does the same, with near real-time syncing and additional media support (videos, social feeds, live data). OptiSigns offers over 100 applications as well.
- Multi-Screen Management: Manage all your displays in one place. Just like Chrome Sign Builder, but with remote control, tagging, folder structure, and individual scheduling. You can do this from the ease of your phone using our Admin App.
- No-Code Setup: If you liked Chrome Sign Builder's simplicity, you'll love OptiSigns. A drag-and-drop editor, pre-built templates, and instant publishing make setup effortless. Pro Tip - We even have our own digital signage hardware.
Chrome Sign Builder vs. OptiSigns: Feature Comparison
Chrome Sign Builder served its purpose as a lightweight solution, but its discontinuation leaves users in need of a future-proof platform that scales with their business.
OptiSigns delivers:
- Compatibility on virtually any device (not just ChromeOS)
- Cloud-based (update screens from anywhere)
- Free plan (covers all the Chrome Sign Builder basics)
- All the core functionality you rely on
- Expanded capabilities Chrome Sign Builder never offered
- Active development and support
- Flexible pricing, including our Free plan that covers most use cases, but with paid options for more advanced signage features
Best of all? Transitioning is free and effortless, and you’ll wonder why you didn’t switch sooner. Set up your screens in minutes—no technical skills needed.
How to Transition from Chrome Sign Builder to OptiSigns
- Sign up for a free, 14-day trial. This is a fully-featured trial, with all OptiSigns capabilities unlocked. After the trial expires, you'll have the option to upgrade your plan or sign up for the Free Plan - costing you nothing.
- Import your existing content (Google Slides, URLs, etc.)
- Download the OptiSigns application to your device.
- Use pairing code from device to pair with account.
- Push content to the device.
- You’re done!
Easily upgrade if you need advanced features like API access, premium templates, or Video Wall capabilities. Check out the full list of OptiSigns features. Otherwise, our Free plan has you covered.
Don’t wait for Chrome Sign Builder to stop working entirely. OptiSigns gives you a modern, supported platform with the same ease-of-use—starting at $0!
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