HootBoard 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

HootBoard

4.8

(19)

Pricing

Pricing available upon request

About HootBoard

HootBoard is a cloud-based kiosk solution that helps businesses manage internal communications and engage visitors, employees or students. Key features include touch-screen support, digital signage, weather widget, content filtering and bulletin board.

Designed for small to midsize businesses, HootBoard comes with a content management tool to remotely post information in various formats such as events, questions, videos, announcements, documents and more. Community Calendar allows enterprises to automate import of events to calendar and highlight important dates. Additionally, the solution enables firms to filter through kiosk content by using hashtags optimizing tasks duration and workforce productivity.

HootBoard allows integration with various third-party applications such as Google Calendar, Slack, Eventbrite, Zapier, Instagram and more. Mobile applications for Android and iOS devices are also offered to remotely manage business activities. Pricing is available on request and support is extended via documentation, email and online help desk.

HootBoard Screenshots

HootBoard Pricing and Plans

Starting price: Pricing available upon request

Free Trial

Free Version

Basic

Pricing available upon request

No plan information available

HootBoard Features

Popular features found in Visitor Management
Access Controls/Permissions
Alerts/Notifications
Badge Management
Contact Management
Digital Signature
ID Scanning
Parking Management
Pre-Registration
Self Check-In/Check-Out
SMS Messaging
Watch List
Wireless Internet Access Control
More features of HootBoard
ADA Compliance
API
Compliance Management
Content Management
Customizable Branding
Digital Signage
File Management
Filtering
Remote Access/Control
Reporting & Statistics
Secure Browsing
Third-Party Integrations
Touch Screen
Virtual Keyboard

HootBoard Integrations

Instagram

Zapier

Slack

WordPress

Google Calendar

Microsoft Viva Engage

See all 8 integrations

HootBoard User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8

Ratings Breakdown

79%

21%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.8

Value for money

4.7

Customer support

4.9

Functionality

4.7

Have you used HootBoard and would like to share your experience with others?

Marcelle R.

Verified reviewer

Arts and Crafts

11-50 employees

Used weekly for less than 6 months

Reviewed August 2019

Great product with even better support

The kiosk setup was easy and adding content to the backend was pretty smooth too. Our customers seem to really appreciate the interactivity and dynamic display.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Working for a unique business, it was very difficult to find a product versatile enough to meet all of our needs. HootBoard is not only easy to use but can be made to work for a variety of different use cases which was perfect for our team. We use the interactive kiosk and the TV screens, and both the front end and back end experiences were great.

Cons:

Since HootBoard is a new company there are a few minor bugs in the software. But for every issue that we ran into the support team was available and ready to help us find a solution.

Reasons for switching to HootBoard

We formerly used a WordPress site that functioned as a slideshow on our TV screens. The content was difficult to adjust and the screens weren't eye-catching enough.

Bethany F.

Verified reviewer

Higher Education

501-1000 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Reviewed May 2018

Dynamite way to promote our department!

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

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Functionality

Pros:

Love being able to quickly add events, tips, and tricks for our students! Our students can see the hoot board as soon as they walk in and it draws attention to our department that we did not receive before!

Cons:

Nothing - i love it all! I wish we could have more of them and that I had more time to really dive deep and use all of the promotional tools available.

Charlotte L.

Used weekly for less than 2 years

Reviewed April 2018

Great customer service!!! Easy to use platform for communicating with a wide audience.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

User friendly for posting a myriad of events/items/announcements. Nice display of posts. Loved offering to members to contribute.

Cons:

A few features had hiccups or took time to iron out - i.e. events disappearing after they occurred. Would love to know a character count so copy doesn't get cut off.

Scott E.

Verified reviewer

Information Technology and Services

201-500 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Reviewed August 2019

Simple, elegant, powerful digital signage

We needed a better, faster way to share content across the org at multiple locations and in an engaging, creative way. HootBoard checks all those boxes and then some. Implementation was very easy, support is always timely, HootBoard listens to and acts upon feature/bug requests, and I have only positive things to say about them/the product. We've gone from our initial purchase of one kiosk to 6 displays and as long as they keep up with the stiff digital signage competition, this will only continue to grow. We also recommend this product to our clients that need a simple digital signage solution.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Being able to very quickly and easily upload just about any type of content to a distributed network of HootBoards, including touch capable and non touch displays, ensures we're constantly putting up new content. A low barrier to use/administer is essential to user uptake and appreciation.

Cons:

Expensive hardware that's essentially off-the-shelf kiosks. But the software is what makes this product so that can be forgiven.

Ian M.

Verified reviewer

Real Estate

11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed July 2019

Big Kid Ipad

I would rate my experience as very good with the board, the techs, and support staff. They are always all helpful and quick to respond.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I like this software because it makes it simple to post resident events and deals in the local area that our residents can view as they get their mail and packages after work. This allows them to see what is going on in the area, building, and what we can offer them outside of just a typical apartment rental.

Cons:

Sometimes there are functionality items that I would like to add, but it is only link based instead of open applications.

David J.

Verified reviewer

Biotechnology

501-1000 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Reviewed March 2019

Very functional communication board

The Hootboards have been great to help our company with internal communications. One of the best parts of HootBoard is their customer service, we have run into a few speed bumps along the way and we have been able to call or email directly to our rep who has personally helped us through each of the small issue.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Ease of Use and Functionality - the user interface looks great and it is easy to manage. We have several kiosks in multiple buildings and it is nice that we can add and update items one time and it will post to all the kiosks. No more walking and driving around to different buildings to hang up flyers and signs.

Cons:

One difficulty we had was not necessarily with the software, but we had a hard time at first getting connected to our work's network. Mostly just finding an appropriate way through the network firewall, once we resolved that issue the Hootboards have worked great!

Meghan M.

Government Administration

501-1000 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Reviewed February 2019

HootBoard Benefits Our Workforce and the Public

We've noticed citizens constantly stopping by to view the information the kiosk automatically displays, as well as manually scrolling to view other announcements and going to the different apps/widgets such as weather and directory to find out more info. Our employees are very impressed by it and use it also. Our workforce is proud to display this HootBoard.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I love the customer service. That is top notch, first of all. Every part from learning about the different options in the beginning to follow-ups and check-ins now that we're official has been great. They also listen to suggestions and have even added new features to match those suggestions and improve service. It's very easy to upload to HootBoard and easy to use the touchscreen kiosk we have in our City Hall lobby.

Cons:

I didn't like how needy the wifi/ethernet connection is sometimes. We have to run an ethernet cable to it because there is no outlet in the location where it best satisfies our needs and wifi is not recommended by HootBoard for the machine as the machine cannot be depended on to stay connected.

Verified

Reviewer

Individual & Family Services

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed May 2018

Hootboard has been a great tool for us to communicate to our students and community with ease.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The customer service is really helpful, and the ease of posting is fantastic. Simply put in an image and a few words and it is beautifully displayed for our students.

Cons:

It takes a lot of promotion to get students to sign up for the platform, so the main use is usually for the visual display on the screens.

Mary R.

Verified reviewer

Marketing and Advertising

2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed May 2021

Conference Center Kiosk

Hootboard is very responsive to our requests and does their best to make everything right. We've had some pretty unique requests over the past year and they always respond willing and ready to help!

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

We love how easy Hootboard is to work with! If we ever have a request or suggestion they are on top of it! They do their best to accommodate our every request!

Cons:

We wish it was easier to add our brochures, such as our Visitors Guide. That is the only thing we wish we could change!

Reasons for choosing HootBoard

Hootboard was the better option for price and look of the kiosk.

Vendor Response

Mary, Thanks for the review and we love to have you as part of the HootBoard community. As for the brochures like visitor guides, that might be already possible else we can discuss adding enhancements. Let's take that offline. - Satya

Replied May 2021

Nicole D.

Verified reviewer

Luxury Goods & Jewelry

51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Reviewed April 2018

Exceptional tool for company communication. Fun, easy, effective way to communicate important news.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The software is super easy to use. Set up is quick and simple. Customer service is top notch. Customer service agents are quick to get back to you and always has a solution to your questions and is willing to help in any way he can.

Cons:

I wish there was an easier way to post videos/video links. The board gets pretty jumbled pretty quickly with so many postings. There is a way to better organize that but it is separate from the software (excel spreadsheet) so that process could be improved upon.

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