Carousel 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Pricing and Plans
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User Reviews

Overview

Carousel

4.8

(55)

Pricing

Pricing available upon request

About Carousel

Carousel is a cloud-based content management solution that helps businesses manage and publish the required content across multiple digital signage screens. Professionals can upload content on the platform and utilize the template editor to create texts, graphics, videos or web pages according to requirements.

Carousel allows supervisors to schedule content on a calendar and automate publish them across all selected media players. Administrators can review and approve content submitted by team members, improving collaboration across the organization. Additionally, it lets users configure role-based permissions, generate performance reports and filter them based on start/end dates.

Carousel enables businesses to view channel previews and secure confidential data using single sign-on (SSO) capabilities.

Carousel Screenshots

Carousel Pricing and Plans

Starting price: Connect with an advisor for pricing

Free Trial

Free Version

Core

Pricing available upon request

Plan includes:

10 Media Player Licenses
Training
Content Library
Carousel Daily Feed
Express Players

Pro

Pricing available upon request

Plan includes:

30 Media Player Licenses
Branded Channel
Optional Features: Express Players
Training
Content Library
Carousel Daily Feed

Enterprise

Pricing available upon request

Plan includes:

200 Media Player Licenses
Enterprise Plus Support
Express Players
Pro Plus Support
Training
Content Library
Carousel Daily Feed

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Carousel Features

Popular features found in Content Management
Access Controls/Permissions
Audio File Management
Content Library
Customizable Templates
Image Editing
Search/Filter
SEO Management
Text Editing
Version Control
Video Support
More features of Carousel
ADA Compliance
Alerts/Notifications
API
Approval Process Control
Auto Update
Content Management
Content Scheduling
Customizable Branding
Data Import/Export
Data Security
Data Visualization
Digital Menu Boards
Digital Signage
Drag & Drop
Emergency Notification
Engagement Tracking
Interactive Content
Layout & Design
Media Library
Mobile Access
Multi-Language
Multi-Location
Multimedia Support
Multi-Screen Support
Offline Access
Playlist Management
Publish Scheduling
Real-Time Notifications
Remote Display Management
Social Media Integration
Template Management
Third-Party Integrations
User Management
Video Streaming
Visual Editor
Workflow Management
XML/RSS

Carousel Integrations

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Docs

Geckoboard

Google Slides

Slack

YouTube

See all 13 integrations

Carousel User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8

Ratings Breakdown

80%

16%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.5

Value for money

4.5

Customer support

4.6

Functionality

4.6

Toska C.

Verified reviewer

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

11-50 employees

Used weekly for less than 6 months

Reviewed March 2021

Easy set up and works on different channels

It's easy to get onboarded with this software and we didn't have to train our people that much to get it up and running. We're using it with very minimal problems so far. The cost is also just right for our budget.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Functionality

Pros:

It's a breeze to implement the software across our whole campus. The learning curve is also easy even for the average user, and we don't have to fear that we'll mess up the system because it's easy to navigate. Adding photos and videos is also seamless, and we can even group them together according to our target audience.

Cons:

It seems that we can't play Youtube videos in it unless we subscribe to another app. Otherwise, it's already a fully functional tool that integrates well with our campus-wide broadcast system.

Jeff W.

Verified reviewer

Health, Wellness and Fitness

501-1000 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Reviewed October 2024

Great signage that doesn't require a ton of time

I have been a Carousel (Tightrope) Customer through 3 different shops, over the span of almost 15 years. Thier products have always done what I need them to-do, have been easy to understand and implement, and I have had to spend very little time on Maintenace and upkeep. I wish all of my systems were as worry free as Carousel has been.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Its simple to implement and to use, but also has the options for a more robust system should you need more custom configurations. It's very to learn.

Cons:

There is not much not to like. It's simple, has a bunch of integrations, and is easy to use.

Reasons for choosing Carousel

Familiarity with Carousel, cost, and ease of use.

Jared H.

Verified reviewer

Education Management

51-200 employees

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed August 2025

Not bad, could be better

I enjoyed it for the time we used it. Until I used another company then I realized what I was missing. Which was the ease of use.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I like how you can see multiple screens you are using. I like how you can edit the posts as well and the sizing feature.

Cons:

The platform seemed a little clunky. It was not user friendly compared to other sites which makes non tech savvy people not want to use it,

Vendor Response

Thank you for taking the time to review Carousel. We appreciate the feedback and will be sure to pass it along to our team.

Replied August 2025

Jackie G.

Verified reviewer

Primary/ Secondary Education

51-200 employees

Used weekly for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2024

Carousel Comments

Tech support is very quick and helpful when issues arise.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I like that I can do it remotely and that I can have more then one person work on this platform.

Cons:

More options for scheduling, not being able to make presets for certain types of bulletins, like the default for background for uploaded images.

Reasons for choosing Carousel

It was cloud based and I had previous knowledge of this system.

Reasons for switching to Carousel

It was a difficult thing to update and use. It also was very limited.

Jerry D.

Verified reviewer

Education Management

501-1000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed July 2024

Super Easy cloud based signage for multiple buildings and lots of players

We have over 40 signes spread over 8 buildings and we love it. We've been using versions of Carousel for 10 years and couldn't be happier.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Carousel is cloud based, making it easy to manage from anywhere and any device. Content is cashed on the displays, so they work when the internet is down and the sign design editor is very easy to use. The newest version even works with ChromeBox, so we can install the free Chrome OS Flex on any device and it is immediately a sign. Lots of media types and external sources can be added. We've been using Carousel for nearly 10 years and we have more than 40 signs over 8 schools and we love it.

Cons:

Functionally, we couldn't really ask for more. Maybe a way to play Google Slides directly. The only negative I can see, just like most products today, the price is getting higher and schools are struggling with budgets, but the value is there.

Reasons for switching to Carousel

We needed something more integrated and centrally managed.

Vendor Response

Hello Jerry! Thank you for your review. We're happy that you are happy :) In regards to Google Slides ... you're in luck. We just released a new feature that allows you to easily bring your Google Slide content into Carousel. If you'd like to learn more about how this feature works you can click here: https://support.carouselsignage.com/hc/en-us/articles/26482041981076-Carousel-Cloud-and-Google-Slides

Replied July 2024

Luke C.

Verified reviewer

Education Management

1001-5000 employees

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Reviewed July 2024

Carousel is Perfect for Managing Large Organizations

Overall good, Implementaion went well, training was easy. Some of the staff were a little too pushy and ungenuine and the critical feature upgrades did not come until 3 + years later ... but I would not say that had hindered the quality of product but rather reflects the organization.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

It made it easy to produce, distribute, and manage content to 25 different buildings and give them a similar and easy experience

Cons:

The rigidness of their templates are and how unfriendly it is to be creative with the stock they give you.

Reasons for switching to Carousel

Google stoped producing chromebits, which was essential to digital signage distribution

Vendor Response

Thank you very much for your feedback, we're happy to hear that onboarding and training went well and that you are able to service you campus. We understand there are always ways we can improve the product user experience and we are working on new ways to make things easier there as well. Please don't hesitate to reach out and let us know more about what you'd like to see!

Replied July 2024

James Y.

Verified reviewer

Higher Education

201-500 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2024

Easy digital signage across campus

It's been easy to set up and run across campus. I started with a 10 license pilot 2 years ago, and it's caught on to the point where we now have 22 licenses and growing.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The web interface allows me to work on the signage from any location. The ability to add start and end dates/times is very helpful - I can set up a bulletin to start and stop when I want and then forget about it. The ability to have calendar feeds based on web sites is also very helpful. Finally, using Apple TVs and JAMF device management software allows me to quickly get a sign up and running, and locks the Apple TV into just the Carousel app so no one can change what's being shown.

Cons:

Inability to show YouTube videos when using and Apple TV for signage, but that's a limitation put in by Apple itself, not Carousel.

Ron H.

Verified reviewer

Education Management

1001-5000 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Reviewed October 2024

Great Value and Easy Management

Our experience with Carousel Digital Signage has been excellent. The platform is user-friendly, with centralized management and seamless integration with BrightSigns. Setting up and managing content is straightforward, and the ability to grant granular access to team members is highly effective. It’s a reliable tool that offers great value.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Carousel Digital Signage is a fantastic product with great value for the pricing. It offers an intuitive interface that makes centralized management of multiple signs a breeze. The ability to provide granular access to specific team members responsible for posting content is a standout feature, allowing for smooth collaboration and content control. Getting BrightSigns provisioned and up and running is incredibly easy, saving time and reducing any potential headaches. Overall, the system is reliable and user-friendly, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to manage digital signage effectively.

Cons:

My understanding is that you need to purchase additional player licenses in bundles of 5 or 10, which can be limiting if you only need a few more signs. Having the option to add signs on an individual per-sign basis would offer more flexibility and make the product even better.

Reasons for choosing Carousel

Ability to use existing BrightSign players

Vendor Response

Hello! Thank you very much for your review. We’re so glad you’re enjoying Carousel. I wanted to make sure I let you know that with our new 2024 pricing we allow what we call 'permissive licensing', this allows you to configure and add a few players beyond what you're licensed for currently and unless it's a major expansion we'll just handle the true up of additional licenses at your next renewal. We'd be happy to continue the discussion: csm@carouselsignage.com

Replied October 2024

Isaac A.

Verified reviewer

Marketing and Advertising

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed May 2025

Carousel is the best!

I would give my experience a 10/10. My office enjoys being able to use carousel, it makes my life easier as an administrator, and it is user friendly so everyone can access this tool!

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Carousel is user friendly, my entire office uses carousel as a tool for digital signage!

Cons:

I have no complaints about carousel. It has been such a gift for my office to use.

Vendor Response

We're so happy to hear you're enjoying Carousel! Thanks for your review.

Replied May 2025

Dhivaker S.

Verified reviewer

Retail

10000+ employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed November 2024

My Journey with Carousel

My overall journey for the past 3 years using Carousel was nothing more than fantastic, I appreciate the support team especially [sensitive content hidden], they are very proactive and supportive and I wish them continue doing the same.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

We use Carousel as our Digital signage partner in our enterprise, its very simple to use and our users find it very easily get adapted to the carousel environment in terms of usage

Cons:

Not much to say about what I like the least, but i like Carousel to get more and more cool features and incorporate some modern templates in terms of content creation.

Vendor Response

Thank you so much for your review! I hope you've been able to access the Carousel Content Library. There are tons of great templates, channels and icons available for free and our fabulous team of content creators update it on the regular! https://www.carouselsignage.com/blog/content-library

Replied November 2024

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