--- description: Review of Carousel Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Carousel | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Content Management Systems](/directory/4543/cms/software) > [Carousel](/software/240909/carousel) # Carousel Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/240909/carousel Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/240909/carousel?page=2) > Carousel helps organizations share important information across screens without adding technical complexity. It’s a strong fit for school districts, municipalities, and corporate teams that need dependable communication tools their staff can manage confidently. Users can build and schedule screen content using guided layouts and upload common file types they already work with. Built-in approval workflows and permission settings allow multiple contributors to participate while keeping messaging accurate and consistent. Centralized administrative controls provide oversight across locations, giving leadership visibility while empowering departments to manage their own updates. The system is designed for steady, day-to-day communication as well as urgent situations when timely messaging matters most. In addition to the platform, customers receive onboarding support and access to a knowledgeable team with deep experience in digital signage strategy. Carousel combines practical tools with responsive support, helping organizations communicate clearly and reliably. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 60 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 60 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Tightrope Media Systems - **Location**: Minneapolis, US - **Founded**: 1997 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$25.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Carousel Cloud is a subscription-based digital signage platform with straightforward, all-inclusive pricing that scales with the size of your deployment. Plans can be billed monthly or annually and are designed to grow with an organization’s signage network. Entry-level plans start around $25 per player, per month, providing everything needed to create, manage, and deliver digital signage content across your network. Carousel Cloud is designed to grow with your organization, making it easy to add players and expand your deployment over time. Each pricing tier includes a set number of media player licenses, along with corresponding levels of training and support. Standard pricing is consistent across customers, with K-12-specific pricing available across all plans upon request. What’s Included: -Cloud-hosted content management system -Scalable licensing based on number of players/screens -Built-in templates, scheduling, and content management tools -Integration with a variety of data sources, media platforms, and third-party systems -Support for a wide range of media players, allowing you to use existing hardware or choose from recommended options -Ongoing product updates and security compliance Additional Considerations: -Easy to expand your deployment at any time within your subscription -Flexible feature sets and integrations to match organizational needs -Training and support options aligned with your selected plan -Unlimited users/admins -Demo available upon request Summary Carousel Cloud uses a flexible, subscription-based pricing model that scales from small deployments to large enterprise environments. Organizations can start with a base plan and easily expand over time, leveraging a wide variety of features, integrations, and supported media players. - **Target Audience**: 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, French, German, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - ADA Compliance - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Auto Update - Content Library - Content Management - Content Scheduling - Customisable Branding - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - Data Security - Data Visualisation - Digital Menu Boards - Digital Signage - Drag & Drop - Emergency Notification - Engagement Tracking - Interactive Content ## Integrations (14 total) - Canva - Geckoboard - Google Docs - Google Sheets - Google Slides - Jamf Pro - Jamf School - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Exchange - Microsoft Power BI - Microsoft PowerPoint - Microsoft Word - Slack - YouTube ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Content Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4543/cms/software) ## Related Categories - [Content Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4543/cms/software) - [Kiosk Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4560/kiosk/software) - [Content Marketing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1839/content/software) - [Digital Signage Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4565/digital-signage/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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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. > > 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. ----- ### "Carousel is a fantastic product\!" — 5.0/5 > **Harry** | *6 May 2025* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great media type support and ease of use. The minimalist setup with an Apple TV is fantastic. The user interface is easy to use, and the finished product looks great\! > > **Cons**: Can't use a username and password to access content that is not public. Keeps us from being able to point to certain content on an intranet, for example. > > From our previous no-solution setup, Carousel has been a fantastic product to work with and use. The feedback from our users has been positive. ----- ### "Not bad, could be better" — 3.0/5 > **Jared** | *21 August 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **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, > > 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. ----- ### "Carousel Comments" — 5.0/5 > **Jackie** | *17 November 2024* | Primary/Secondary Education | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > Tech support is very quick and helpful when issues arise. ----- ### "Great signage that doesn't require a ton of time" — 5.0/5 > **Jeff** | *16 October 2024* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/240909/carousel?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/240909/carousel) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data