FrontFace

FrontFace

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FrontFace is a powerful, on premise Digital Signage & Kiosk Software product (no SaaS), which allows you to easily setup flexible and very reliable interactive kiosk terminals, touchscreen frontends as well as non-interactive public displays and digital signage applications, advertising or information displays, self-service kiosks, etc. FrontFace can display any kind of media format, no matter whether you want to display text, pictures, photos, PDFs, videos, news ticker tapes or even entire Web pages (HTML5). But really the best news is that you can use ANY Windows application that is capable of printing for producing high quality HD content for your display. Use PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc. to create content for your playlists. Stick to the tools you are used to without having to invest in learning how to use a new, complex design application! Content management is super-easy with FrontFace. No programming skills are needed!

About

Rise Vision is the all-in-one platform for digital signage, screen sharing, and emergency alerts designed to help organizations communicate, teach, collaborate, and improve safety. The cloud-based system integrates digital signage, interactive digital signage, screen sharing, and emergency alerts, making it an ideal choice for organizations looking to streamline their visual communication efforts. With its easy-to-use software and world-class support, Rise Vision caters to a diverse range of industries and applications. Key features of Rise Vision include over 750 professionally designed templates that allow users to quickly create engaging content without the need for extensive design skills. Users can also use the AI presentation design and editing tool that's the fastest way to turn an idea in your head into engaging digital signage. The platform supports a wide range of hardware, enabling users to either utilize recommended hardware or integrate their existing technology.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Supported

Audience

Anyone who needs an easy to use kiosk or digital signage solution

Audience

K-12 Schools, Industrial and Manufacturing, Higher Education, Businesses, Restaurants

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$629.95 one-time fee
Offers permanent license, so there will be no running cost.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

$11/month per display
Our pricing is on a per display basis. The price per display decreases the more displays you have.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.4 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 4.8 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.7 / 5
ease 4.7 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.6 / 5
support 4.7 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • This software is an absolute game-changer! Its user-friendly interface makes navigation a breeze, and setting it up couldn't be easier. The diverse range of options for displaying information is impressive, and the ability to interact with content via touchscreens adds a whole new level of engagement. Whether you're showcasing products, providing information, or enhancing presentations, FrontFace delivers unparalleled functionality with seamless simplicity. Highly recommend!
  • Capabilities are numerous! You can add scrolling RSS feeds, videos, PDF files, web pages and more! I like the various styles you can use to make each page. Very customizable. You can make content complex with schedules and animation, or as simple as playing whatever you place in a network folder. You can buy add-on modules as well.
  • I really like how easy it is to setup different publishing methods. One of the reasons that we went with FrontFace was that we could publish the projects directly onto our internal network drive, which has enabled us to control access on both a network drive, and user account level. I also like how customizable the player's features are with the ability to shut off things I don't want like Cortana, and some windows features using the Lockdown Tool. I also like how I was able to teach an average user how to setup the content, and after about 1 month of occasional questions and concerns, I pretty much don't hear from the content side unless they're trying to setup something completely new. I really like how easy it is to edit the contents of each player and control multiple players from one project, as that has enabled us to rollout general announcements to different departments quite easily. I also like how quickly support has answered any of my questions when one of my players had problems. I have 4 players, with another 3 in a different office that I'm not responsible for, and of the 7 total usually all are either working correctly, or one has a problem that is fixed by a restart once a week.
  • Mirabyte FrontFace provided the missing piece to our electrical substation ready room message board. It satisfied our stringent cybersecurity requirements. Its easy intuitive setup is a breeze - quick and easy to update daily! Screen development including video content provide the important scheduling information the team needs on a daily basis. The ticker tape option provides emphasis for key information to all personnel.
  • We were able to integrate our custom database into FrontFace fairly easily as our database program is extremely old. Security per user was a huge benefit. IT can push update and lock things down remotely and easily.

Cons

  • So far, I haven't encountered any issues with the software, and it has fulfilled all my wishes seamlessly.
  • The lockdown tool can be a bit too complex, although the default settings are probably good for most users.
  • Sometimes the program gets confused and puts the wrong content on the display, though this seems like it may be Windows fault as much as FrontFace since the screens are being re-ordered in Windows. For a while the auto-login setting in the Lockdown Tool didn't work with my domain, this fixed itself a few months ago, so I'm not entirely sure if it was Microsoft, or a problem with the Lockdown Tool. Most other minor problems I've had have been fixed by doing either a daily, or weekly restart of the player computer.
  • Using MS Excel directly is bit challenging. It's easier to convert the excel spreadsheets to a .pdf file and upload to FrontFace.
  • Working with multiple displays of different orientation and resolution on a single PC caused challenges getting the correct display to remain in the correct position with the correct resolution, especially during a reboot.

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • You can connect it directly to your school's security tool. If something goes wrong, it immediately overrides every screen with emergency alerts. It links up directly with Google Slides, Canva, and Google Calendar. Once you set those up, the screens update themselves automatically.
  • The platform is very user-friendly, especially as someone that isn't super tech-savvy! Several of our staff have access to the platform and can work together to ensure things stay up-to-date.
  • Rise is extremely user friendly and our organization has been using it for many purposes including in the lobby and our wellness room.
  • Rise Vision offers and great digital signage solution. It is easy to set up as well as manage and deploy.
  • I like how useful Rise Vision can be in scheduling content in advance. It is also very easy to upload images/documents in a variety of ways. Easy content and display management all in one centralized location. Also very easy to schedule content on different devices in different locations, so the integration to the business is wonderful.
  • Ease of use Seamless integrations Hardware flexibility Low maintenance Affordability Remote management
  • I like that you can link the program to Canva and easily update the signage with things made on Canva.
  • Easy to use and set up. Centralized management makes it easy to manage multiple displays. Content and announcements can be updated quickly. Saves time for the IT team. Suitable for organizations with a large number of teachers and staff. Makes it easier to monitor displays and troubleshoot issues.
  • Rise Vision was easy to set up and use, and it works well once running. The main challenge was initially figuring out the proper device to use for the app, though support helped quickly. It’s helped solve digital signage needs so HR can post messages and notes that many locations can easily see. How did you decide which device to run it on, and what made that choice easier?
  • Communication was excellent, very easy to work with. Design was great and will be helpful to our customers.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

mirabyte
Founded: 2005
Germany
www.mirabyte.com

Company Information

Rise Vision
Founded: 1992
Canada
www.risevision.com

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Categories

Digital Signage Supported
Kiosk Supported

Categories

Digital Signage Supported

Rise Vision’s easy-to-use cloud digital signage software helps you communicate, create a positive culture, and improve safety. Rise Vision is compatible with any hardware across multiple displays. Forget about static displays. Save time and boost engagement with 600+ animated customizable templates. If you ever need help, get free training and exceptionally fast support. Easy-to-use: Manage communications across your organization with our easy software and support for any hardware. Amazing Templates: Save hours of content creation time with 600+ templates, integrations, and weekly recommendations. Scalable and Secure: Rise Vision ensures reliable digital signage with high uptime, seamless multi-location management, and enterprise-grade security backed by our SOC 2 Type 2 Attestation.

Digital Wayfinding Supported

Rise Vision’s emergency alerts provide instant, clear visual notifications to ensure critical information reaches everyone in your organization. Alerts can be sent to displays, interactive flat panels, and wireless presentation systems across classrooms, hallways, offices, and common areas, ensuring no one misses vital updates. With customizable templates for weather alerts, lockdowns, and evacuations, Rise Vision helps reduce confusion in stressful situations by delivering easy to understand visual instructions. Rise Vision amplifies the reach and effectiveness of your existing emergency management tools by seamlessly integrating with leading Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) systems like Raptor, CrisisGo, and Singlewire. Automated notifications are triggered instantly, requiring no manual intervention, and can be tailored to show specific information or target certain locations.

Higher Education Supported
K-12 Supported

Most schools struggle to communicate effectively and keep their students engaged. Rise Vision provides an easy-to-use platform with digital signage, screen sharing, and emergency alerts to improve communication, teaching, and create a positive school culture. One Platform: Rise Vision combines digital signage, screen sharing, and emergency alerts into one platform, enabling seamless collaboration, engaging communication, and instant emergency notifications. Easy-to-use: Manage digital signage, screen sharing, and emergency alerts across your entire school district with our easy software and support for any hardware. The Best Service: Get amazing technical support, free training, and guided implementation and onboarding from our knowledgeable team.

Kiosk Supported
Menu Supported
Screen Sharing Supported

Rise Vision's screen sharing enhances collaboration and teaching by transforming any display with Rise Vision's digital signage into a wireless presentation hub. Users can share their screens easily by navigating to risevision.com/join and entering a code, ensuring simplicity and accessibility without requiring special training. The product offers Standard Mode and Moderated Mode. Standard Mode allows quick sharing without a Rise Vision account, ideal for everyday use. Moderated Mode adds security, letting a designated moderator manage the session, approving participants before they can share, ensuring smooth and controlled presentations.

Digital Signage Features

Automatic Player Updates Supported
Content Scheduling Supported
Media Library Supported
Multi-Screen Support Supported
Remote Deployment Supported
Remote Display Management Supported
Visual Editor Supported

Kiosk Features

Activity Reservations Not Supported
Digital Signature Not Supported
License Management Not Supported
Onsite Printing Supported
Remote Access Supported
Secure Browsing Supported
Ticket / Order Fulfillment Not Supported
Touch Screen Supported
Usage Reporting Supported
Virtual Keyboard Supported
Wireless Internet Access Supported

Digital Signage Features

Automatic Player Updates Supported
Content Scheduling Supported
Media Library Supported
Multi-Screen Support Supported
Remote Deployment Supported
Remote Display Management Supported
Visual Editor Supported

Kiosk Features

Activity Reservations Not Supported
Digital Signature Not Supported
License Management Not Supported
Onsite Printing Not Supported
Remote Access Not Supported
Secure Browsing Not Supported
Ticket / Order Fulfillment Not Supported
Touch Screen Supported
Usage Reporting Not Supported
Virtual Keyboard Not Supported
Wireless Internet Access Not Supported

Emergency Notification Features

Contact Management Not Supported
Geo Targeting Not Supported
Mass Notifications Supported
Scenario Planning Not Supported
Templates Supported
Two-Way Communication Not Supported

K-12 Features

Attendance Tracking Not Supported
Classroom Management Supported
Communication Management Not Supported
Curriculum Management Not Supported
Enrollment Management Not Supported
Financial Management Not Supported
Parent Portal Not Supported
Progress Reports Not Supported
Skill Testing Not Supported
Student Information / Records Not Supported

Menu Features

Color-Coding / Upselling Tools Not Supported
Digital Signage / Menu Boards Supported
Kiosk Menus Supported
Menu Design Tools Supported
Menu Item Management Not Supported
POS Integration Not Supported
Pre-Made Menu Templates Supported
Printed/Paper Menus Not Supported
QR Code Menus Not Supported
Tablet Menus Not Supported

Screen Sharing Features

Annotations / Drawing Tools Not Supported
Desktop / Browser Sharing Supported
Mobile Screen Sharing Supported
Presenter Control Management Supported
Remote Control Supported
Screen Capture Not Supported
Screen Mirroring Supported
Screen Recording Not Supported

Integrations

Microsoft 365 Supported
Microsoft Power BI Supported
Microsoft PowerPoint Supported
Microsoft Word Supported
YouTube Supported
Ad Astra Not Supported
Alertus Mass Notification Not Supported
AppArmor Not Supported
Calendar Not Supported
Domo Not Supported
Google Calendar Not Supported
Google Sheets Not Supported
Google Slides Not Supported
InformaCast Not Supported
Instagram Not Supported
Instagram Reels Not Supported
JavaScript Supported
Rave Alert Not Supported
YouTube Live Not Supported
iCalendar Supported

Integrations

Microsoft 365 Supported
Microsoft Power BI Supported
Microsoft PowerPoint Supported
Microsoft Word Supported
YouTube Supported
Ad Astra Supported
Alertus Mass Notification Supported
AppArmor Supported
Calendar Supported
Domo Supported
Google Calendar Supported
Google Sheets Supported
Google Slides Supported
InformaCast Supported
Instagram Supported
Instagram Reels Supported
JavaScript Not Supported
Rave Alert Supported
YouTube Live Supported
iCalendar Not Supported
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