Head-to-head · Digital Signage Software
TelemetryTV vs Pickcel
TelemetryTV leads on 1 check, Pickcel on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTelemetryTV · 8.5/10
- Lowest starting priceTelemetryTV · $8/device/mo
- Free trialboth
TelemetryTV scores higher on our rubric for digital signage software: 8.5 against 5.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #34.
TelemetryTV is cheaper to start at $8/mo against $13.50/mo. On user roles, TelemetryTV gives you Custom where Pickcel offers Advanced.
TelemetryTV is the better fit for teams needing monitoring and turnkey apps. Pickcel is the better fit for retail and enterprise integrations.
- TelemetryTV fits best
Teams needing monitoring and turnkey apps
- Pickcel fits best
Retail and enterprise integrations
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Side by side
| Feature | TelemetryTV 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Pickcel 5.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 5.9 |
| Ranking | #8 in Digital Signage Software | #34 in Digital Signage Software |
| Best for | Teams needing monitoring and turnkey apps | Retail and enterprise integrations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $8/device/mo (best) | $13.50/device/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 100+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features TelemetryTV 3/3 · Pickcel 3/3 | ||
| Offline playback | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Screen limit | 1 screens | Not checked yet |
| Content types | GIF, PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, MP4, WEBM, webapps, websites, live video | images, videos, PDFs, text, dashboards, live streams |
| User roles | Custom | Advanced |
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| Our verdict | TelemetryTV is a cloud-based digital signage platform for organizations managing screens, kiosks, and media players. It supports playlist creation, scheduling, media uploads, screen zones, custom webapps, device provisioning, monitoring,… Read the review → |
Pickcel is a cloud-based digital signage platform for retailers, restaurants, offices, schools, healthcare organizations, and other multi-screen operators. It combines content creation through Artboard, media management, multi-zone… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
TelemetryTV — where it wins
- 70+ turnkey apps plus Canva, YouTube, RSS, and calendar integrations
- Offline caching supports playback when devices lose connectivity
- Provisioning, health reporting, permissions, APIs, and proof-of-play logs
Where it doesn't
- There is no permanent free plan
- Elite pricing requires annual billing
- iOS support has been discontinued
Pickcel — where it wins
- Offline playback keeps assigned media available during connectivity loss.
- Supports multi-zone layouts, detailed scheduling, monitoring, and proof-of-play.
- Integrates with business tools including Power BI, Shopify, Salesforce, and Jira.
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available.
- The lowest price requires annual billing.
- Advanced Business and Enterprise features require higher-tier plans.
- TelemetryTV8.5/10 · 30-day trial
A monitoring-focused signage platform with turnkey apps, offline playback, and device controls.
Visit TelemetryTVFull verdict → - Pickcel5.9/10 · 14-day trial
A broad digital signage platform with strong integrations, offline playback, and enterprise deployment.
Visit PickcelFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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