--- title: "HootBoard Software Reviews, Demo & Pricing - 2026" description: "Review of HootBoard Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs." source_url: "https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/hootboard-profile/" page_type: "product" language: "en" --- [Home](https://www.softwareadvice.com/) / [Visitor Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/) / HootBoard Software Advice offers objective insights based on verified user reviews and independent product and market research. When our advisors match you to a software provider, we may earn a referral fee. Overview [Alternatives](https://www.softwareadvice.com/kiosk/hootboard-profile/alternatives/) # HootBoard Review Custom quote Free version Free trial 1 plan On this page - Overview - User Interface - Popular Alternatives - Pricing and Plans - Features - Integrations - User Reviews ## Overview HootBoard 4.8 [(19)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/kiosk/hootboard-profile/#reviews) Pricing Pricing available upon request Top Alternatives ### 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 User Interface ## Popular HootBoard Alternatives Main Product HootBoard 4.8 [(19)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/kiosk/hootboard-profile/#reviews) Ratings Breakdown - 4.83Ease of use - 4.71Value for money - 4.94Customer support - 4.67Functionality Pricing Available upon request Alternative Product [Connecteam](https://www.softwareadvice.com/hr/connecteam-profile/) 4.6 [(5311)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/hr/connecteam-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.66Ease of use - 4.47Value for money - 4.61Customer support - 4.53Functionality Pricing Starting at $29.00 per month Alternative Product [Epos Now](https://www.softwareadvice.com/retail/epos-now-profile/) 3.8 [(728)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/retail/epos-now-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 3.84Ease of use - 3.62Value for money - 3.63Customer support - 3.76Functionality Pricing Starting at $349.00 one time Alternative Product [HSI Donesafe](https://www.softwareadvice.com/ehs/donesafe-profile/) 4.8 [(96)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/ehs/donesafe-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.63Ease of use - 4.73Value for money - 4.52Customer support - 4.63Functionality Pricing Available upon request Alternative Product [Tactic](https://www.softwareadvice.com/product/334969-Tactic/) 4.7 [(78)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/product/334969-Tactic/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.83Ease of use - 4.77Value for money - 4.73Customer support - 4.71Functionality Pricing Available upon request Alternative Product [OptiSigns](https://www.softwareadvice.com/digital-signage/optisigns-profile/) 4.8 [(4559)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/digital-signage/optisigns-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.72Ease of use - 4.71Value for money - 4.73Customer support - 4.66Functionality Pricing Starting at $10.00 per month ## 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 Analytics 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 Integration rated undefined from -1 review Zapier Integration rated undefined from -1 review Slack Integration rated undefined from -1 review WordPress Integration rated undefined from -1 review Google Calendar Integration rated undefined from -1 review Microsoft Viva Engage Integration rated undefined from -1 review See all 8 integrations ## HootBoard User Reviews ## HootBoard customer ratings - Overall rating: 4.8/5 - Total reviews: 19 ### Rating distribution - 5 stars: 15 reviews (79%) - 4 stars: 4 reviews (21%) - 3 stars: 0 reviews (0%) - 2 stars: 0 reviews (0%) - 1 star: 0 reviews (0%) ### Secondary ratings - Ease of use: 4.8/5 - Value for money: 4.7/5 - Customer support: 4.9/5 - Functionality: 4.7/5 --- Have you used HootBoard and would like to share your experience with others? ### Great product with even better support - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Marcelle R. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Arts and Crafts - Company size: 11-50 employees - Product usage: Used weekly for less than 6 months - Reviewed: August 2019 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. 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: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### 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. --- ### Dynamite way to promote our department! - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Bethany F. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Higher Education - Company size: 501-1000 employees - Product usage: Used daily for less than 2 years - Reviewed: May 2018 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### 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. --- ### Great customer service!!! Easy to use platform for communicating with a wide audience. - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Charlotte L. - Product usage: Used weekly for less than 2 years - Reviewed: April 2018 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### 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. --- ### Simple, elegant, powerful digital signage - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Scott E. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Information Technology and Services - Company size: 201-500 employees - Product usage: Used weekly for more than 2 years - Reviewed: August 2019 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. 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: 5/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### 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. --- ### Big Kid Ipad - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Ian M. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Real Estate - Company size: 11-50 employees - Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years - Reviewed: July 2019 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. 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: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### 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. --- ### Very functional communication board - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: David J. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Biotechnology - Company size: 501-1000 employees - Product usage: Used daily for less than 12 months - Reviewed: March 2019 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. 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: 5/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### 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! --- ### HootBoard Benefits Our Workforce and the Public - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Meghan M. - Industry: Government Administration - Company size: 501-1000 employees - Product usage: Used daily for less than 12 months - Reviewed: February 2019 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. 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: 4/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### 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. --- ### Hootboard has been a great tool for us to communicate to our students and community with ease. - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Verified Reviewer - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Individual & Family Services - Product usage: Used daily for less than 12 months - Reviewed: May 2018 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### 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. --- ### Conference Center Kiosk - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Mary R. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Marketing and Advertising - Company size: 2-10 employees - Product usage: Used daily for less than 12 months - Reviewed: May 2021 - Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered 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: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### 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 --- ### Exceptional tool for company communication. Fun, easy, effective way to communicate important news. - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Nicole D. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Luxury Goods & Jewelry - Company size: 51-200 employees - Product usage: Used daily for less than 6 months - Reviewed: April 2018 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### 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. --- Showing 1 - 10 of 19 Reviews Load More Reviews ## See what companies are saying about Software Advice