Cnario Digital Signage Suite Reviews & Product Details

Cnario lets you create any sized digital canvas with complete synchronization over the network. No matter what request the client has thrown our way, we have been able to meet their needs using Cnario.

Video, audio, RSS, and HTML5 are just a few of the features that can be configured to play in-sync. Users can add custom scripts to pull information from external sources and display it in a beautiful way. The Cnario API allows users to control Cnario remotely using REST, SOAP, TCP, and UDP. The system is modular, meaning that you can scale at any time depending on need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cnario 3.7 (the version we are using) is outdated visually. This is addressed with version 3.8, although it's not fully ready for production environments at the moment.

The way that Cnario Messenger loads data into the system (via Microsoft SQL Server) causes the Messenger software to become very unresponsive and slow when opening folders that have a large number of content files in them.

When it comes to scripting, users are limited to using the basic coding language which can be pretty cumbersome.

Sometimes, Universal Player does not register changes to the Windows registry. This causes things, such as screen arrangement, to become frustrating tasks. Fixing these types of issues requires YCD support and causes slow downs in production. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The program was easy to use and learn, it was also very visually appealing. It was also very well organized and was simple to import and export media. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The version that we were using seemed outdated, and I'm not sure if it was because the newer versions were harder to configure to our system or if it just worked more consistently. There were also a lot of places where shortcuts could have been more helpful, like in a video editing software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In addition to their engine being essentially flawless during playback. The API is the most expansive allowing for the creation of your own player if needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Licensing is tied to a physical HASP key as opposed to a digital. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The professionalism of the sales team and how they really work with new customers. They provide all the training and support throughout the process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is not much to dislike about the company. They work very efficiently and have a strong team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ability to schedule, update, and review is a nice feature to have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I dislike the software interface. Lots of drop down menus which are easy to use but I hate the click and wait workflow Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a value-add Digital Signage Solution provider, we need a CMS system, that supports any kind of screen configuration, is reliable and ready for the future. The Cnario suite offers just that. With a multitude of features and functionalities, it enables anything from the management of small to large scale networks, all sizes and shapes of video walls to remote management and analytics. The frame and pixel exact synchronization over several screens works impressively and the content runs smoothly, even when powering two FHD screens from just a simple NUC. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The GUI seems to be a little complicated at first sight. As it is not quite as intuitive as some other CMS, there needs to be some time spent for becoming familiar with how to set the system up and use the main functionalities. However, this is partly due to the fact this is a much more powerful system than most CMS we know. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We use C-nario for any video wall installation we do. One of the main reasons is its versatile playback engine. C-nario is one of the few, if not the only one, that can deliver on synchronized playback over multiple servers, making it the best solution for large format video walls of beyond 32 displays. But that's not the only reason that makes the C-nario software the right choice for us. The playback canvas allows us much flexibility with layering different types of content together. Video, images, and dynamic feeds harmonically layered unleash the content capabilities for the size of video walls we are dealing with and enable us to do much more than a flat-out pre-rendered content. That way, we can tackle more complex business challenges of our clients and solve them with pixels. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The outside is not as pretty as the inside, meaning the UI looks very dated and you might find yourself struggling with generic workflows that are not exactly tailored to your needs all the time. The key is to understand that this platform has a lot to offer and will reliably run if you construct it in the right way; otherwise, it might not be very forgiving. We address this by utilizing an open architecture and building our own workflows when we need to. As our projects are usually very complex, we have invested a lot in learning the ins and outs of this platform and today we comfortably use it without major workflow bottlenecks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a project director consultant in digital signage, I have tested and advised on a lot of software solutions in this market. My experience with C-Nario Suite started in 2008 and I think it is the most powerful digital signage system of the market today. It is very flexible and presents a large panel of features that help fitting to any crazy business cases. On top of that, YCD introduces new and enhanced features on major updates following market trends but also answering to users requests. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is not a dislike but more a wish : IOS/Android App giving access to the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cnario was introduced to us via a large retail operation that used YCD’s Cnario software in all its stores. We were so impressed by its features, we asked YCD to partner with us at a trade show event. This project was particularly challenging as content needed to span across several different types of display technology—flat panels, LED, front and rear projection screens in a serpentine configuration. This large blank canvas utilized Cnario to layer content across all the display technologies for a seamless canvas with infinite possibilities in terms of content playback. Cnario’s ability to store and playback content was important in this trade show environment, as well as for other digital signage applications. Another robust feature in Cnario is the ability to playback high resolution and 4K files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's not a dislike, but more of a request for future benefits - needs an App that can be controlled via smartphone or tablet on the fly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

With the Cnario Digital Signage Suite you are guaranteed the most sophisticated, seamless player software there is. I know that if my clients want the best, that is what I am offering them. You don't need to look any further than their client list to understand that this is true. Beyond that the Cnario team is extremely helpful and supportive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I haven't run into any problems so far. You definitely need to understand digital signage in order to use it, but they do offer rigorous training. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.