Fusion Signage is a solid Australian digital signage platform from A$11.90 per screen per month (annual licence, excluding GST). Sign Inspire is an alternative for small businesses that want AI to plan, design and publish their screen content, with a free 1-screen plan and paid plans from A$29 a month on any Android TV.
This page puts the two side by side. Fusion’s details come from its own website, and prices were checked on 28 October 2026. This is an independent comparison, and Fusion Signage is not affiliated with Sign Inspire.
Fusion Signage vs Sign Inspire at a glance
| Feature | Fusion Signage | Sign Inspire |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | A$11.90 per screen per month on an annual licence, excluding GST (Fusion pricing) | Free plan at A$0; Starter A$29 a month for 3 screens, GST included (Sign Inspire pricing) |
| Plans | Basic A$11.90, Advanced A$16.30, Pro A$25.00 per screen per month, billed annually, excluding GST | Free: 1 screen. Starter A$29: 3 screens. Creator A$49: 5 screens. Growth A$99: 10 screens. GST included |
| Longer licences | 3-year: A$10.80 / A$14.80 / A$22.70. 5-year: A$9.70 / A$13.30 / A$20.50 per screen per month, paid up front | Month to month, no lock-in contract, cancel any time |
| Free option | 21-day free trial for one screen, no credit card | Permanent free plan with 1 screen, no payment method needed, 200 one-time AI credits |
| AI content design | AI features are not listed on Fusion’s pricing page or home page | AI plans, designs and publishes your campaigns |
| Supported devices | Android, BrightSign, ChromeOS, Linux, Mac, Tizen, WebOS and web browsers | Android TVs, boxes, sticks and signage displays through a free Android app (Android 5.0 or higher) |
| Offline playback | Local caching, so playback continues without internet | The player caches your content and keeps playing without internet |
| Approval before publishing | Yes, an approval system | Yes, campaigns wait for your approval by default |
| Canva | Canva integration | No Canva import at the moment |
| Proof of play | Pro plan, per Fusion’s FAQ | Not available |
| Locations | Location hierarchy by country, state and store | Unlimited locations on every plan |
| Run from an AI assistant (MCP) | Not listed on Fusion’s pricing page | Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and Codex. Read-only on Free and Starter; create and edit from Creator |
| Support team | Support team in Brisbane (Fusion home page) | Email info@signinspire.com |
| If a licence lapses | Screens keep playing with a Fusion watermark and can’t be edited | Features pause and the screen plays the default home page |
Prices checked 28 October 2026. Fusion’s prices exclude GST. Sign Inspire’s prices include GST, so the two lists shouldn’t be compared number for number.
What Fusion Signage does well
Fusion is a good fit for larger or more technical set-ups. It supports a wide range of devices, including BrightSign, Samsung (Tizen) and LG (WebOS) screens, and it has a Canva integration and an approval system. Its support team is in Brisbane. It also lists proof of play, which matters if you need playback reports, for example when you sell advertising on your screens.
Where Sign Inspire is different
AI plans, designs and publishes
Sign Inspire is built for small businesses with no designer or marketing team. Tell it about your business, and the AI plans your promotions, designs them, and publishes them to your screens. For cafés, the Menu Board Agent keeps the board up to date: edit one item and the board redraws itself.
Free plan and no hardware to buy
The Free plan covers 1 active screen with no payment method required. Sign Inspire is software only. You install the free Android app on any Android TV, box, stick or signage display you already own.
Run screens from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or Codex
Sign Inspire connects to AI assistants through MCP. On the Free and Starter plans, access is read-only. From the Creator plan, an assistant can also create and edit content.
Approval before anything publishes
By default, campaigns wait for your approval before they go live.
Pricing compared
Fusion Signage pricing
Fusion Signage pricing is charged per screen. On an annual licence, Basic is A$11.90, Advanced is A$16.30 and Pro is A$25.00 per screen per month, excluding GST. Three-year and five-year licences cost less per month and are paid up front. See Fusion’s pricing page for the current numbers.
Sign Inspire pricing
Sign Inspire charges per plan, and every plan includes a set number of active screens and AI credits: Free (1 screen, 200 one-time AI credits), Starter A$29 a month (3 screens, 500 AI credits a month), Creator A$49 a month (5 screens, 1,000 credits) and Growth A$99 a month (10 screens, 2,500 credits). Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST. See the Sign Inspire pricing page.
What it costs for 1, 3 and 5 screens
Here is the same list put into monthly figures. Fusion’s prices exclude GST, so the table adds 10% GST to Fusion’s Basic annual price to make the two lines comparable. Check the final amount at each provider’s checkout.
| Screens | Fusion Basic, annual licence, excluding GST | Fusion Basic with 10% GST added | Sign Inspire, GST included |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A$11.90 a month | A$13.09 a month | Free plan, A$0 |
| 3 | A$35.70 a month | A$39.27 a month | Starter, A$29 a month |
| 5 | A$59.50 a month | A$65.45 a month | Creator, A$49 a month |
These lines are not like for like. Fusion Basic is priced per screen and billed annually. Sign Inspire plans bundle screens with an AI credit allowance and are billed month to month. Fusion’s Advanced and Pro plans, and its longer licences, are priced differently. Work out what you need for your own screens before you decide.
Which one should you choose?
Choose Fusion Signage if:
- You use BrightSign, Samsung (Tizen) or LG (WebOS) screens.
- You need proof of play or playback reporting.
- You want a Canva integration.
- You are happy to sign a 3 to 5 year licence for a lower monthly price.
Choose Sign Inspire if:
- You want AI to plan and design your screen content.
- You already have, or plan to buy, an Android TV or box.
- You want to start on a free plan and pay month to month.
Switching from Fusion Signage to Sign Inspire
- Install the free Sign Inspire app on your Android TV or box and pair it with your dashboard.
- Tell the AI about your business.
- Approve the promotions it plans.
- Publish to your screen.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Fusion Signage alternative in Australia?
Sign Inspire is an Australian option built for cafés, retail, gyms, salons, clinics and real estate. Its AI plans, designs and publishes screen campaigns, and it runs on any Android TV or box through a free app.
How much does Fusion Signage cost?
Fusion lists A$11.90 per screen per month on an annual licence (Basic), excluding GST. Advanced is A$16.30 and Pro is A$25.00 per screen per month. Three-year and five-year licences are cheaper per month. Source: Fusion pricing, checked 28 October 2026.
Is there a free alternative to Fusion Signage?
Sign Inspire has a free plan with 1 active screen and no payment method required. Fusion offers a 21-day free trial for one screen with no credit card.
Does Sign Inspire work on any Android TV?
Yes. Install the free Android app on any Android TV, set-top box, mini-PC or signage display with Android 5.0 or higher. There is no hardware to buy from Sign Inspire.
Can I use Sign Inspire on Samsung or LG screens?
Sign Inspire runs on Android devices. Fusion lists Tizen (Samsung) and WebOS (LG) support.
Which is better for a single café, Fusion Signage or Sign Inspire?
It depends on what you need. If you want AI to design your menu and promotions and prefer to start free, try Sign Inspire. If you use BrightSign, Tizen or WebOS screens or want proof of play, Fusion supports them.
Can I cancel Sign Inspire any time?
Yes. Sign Inspire is month to month with no lock-in contract.
Try Sign Inspire free
Start free with 1 screen: download the Sign Inspire app or see the plans. If you are still comparing options, read our guide on how to choose digital signage software in Australia and our digital signage software overview.
