# Top 10 Playout Automation Alternatives & Competitors
Research alternative solutions to Playout Automation on G2, with real user reviews on competing tools. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Playout Automation include reliability and ease of use. The best overall Playout Automation alternative is ENPS. Other similar apps like Playout Automation are Kordiam, Ezyinsights, Superdesk, and Tinkerlist. Playout Automation alternatives can be found in [Newsroom Management Systems Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/newsroom-management-systems).


## Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Playout Automation
  - [ENPS](https://www.g2.com/products/enps/reviews)
  - [Kordiam](https://www.g2.com/products/kordiam/reviews)
  - [Ezyinsights](https://www.g2.com/products/ezyinsights/reviews)
  - [Superdesk](https://www.g2.com/products/superdesk/reviews)
  - [Tinkerlist](https://www.g2.com/products/tinkerlist-tinkerlist/reviews)
  - [Dalet Pyramid](https://www.g2.com/products/dalet-pyramid/reviews)
  - [Shoflo](https://www.g2.com/products/shoflo/reviews)
  - [sNews](https://www.g2.com/products/snews/reviews)
  - [OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/openmedia-newsroom-solutions/reviews)
  - [AP Playbook](https://www.g2.com/products/ap-playbook/reviews)

## Top 10 Alternatives to Playout Automation Recently Reviewed By G2 Community
Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how Playout Automation stacks up to the competition and find the best product for your business.


  ### 1. [ENPS](https://www.g2.com/products/enps/reviews)
By Associated Press
**Average Rating:** 4.1/5
**Total Reviews:** 36
AP ENPS Anywhere is enhanced with the worlds best mobile functionality.


Categories in common with Playout Automation: [Newsroom Management Systems ](https://www.g2.com/categories/newsroom-management-systems)

**Compare:** [Playout Automation vs ENPS](https://www.g2.com/compare/enps-vs-playout-automation)
**Compare ENPS with other alternatives:**
- [ENPS vs Kordiam](https://www.g2.com/compare/enps-vs-kordiam)
- [ENPS vs Ezyinsights](https://www.g2.com/compare/enps-vs-ezyinsights)
- [ENPS vs Superdesk](https://www.g2.com/compare/enps-vs-superdesk)
- [ENPS vs Tinkerlist](https://www.g2.com/compare/enps-vs-tinkerlist-tinkerlist)
- [ENPS vs Dalet Pyramid](https://www.g2.com/compare/dalet-pyramid-vs-enps)
- [ENPS vs Shoflo](https://www.g2.com/compare/enps-vs-shoflo)
- [ENPS vs sNews](https://www.g2.com/compare/enps-vs-snews)
- [ENPS vs OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions](https://www.g2.com/compare/enps-vs-openmedia-newsroom-solutions)
- [ENPS vs AP Playbook](https://www.g2.com/compare/ap-playbook-vs-enps)

  ### 2. [Kordiam](https://www.g2.com/products/kordiam/reviews)
By Kordiam
**Average Rating:** 4.7/5
**Total Reviews:** 12
We empower editorial and communications teams to seamlessly coordinate their workflows, from strategy to daily operations. Kordiam provides powerful, content calendar software for editors, content strategists, communications teams, content marketers, newsrooms, magazines, specialty publishers, and broadcasters. With Kordiam, you can plan content across any number of platforms, monitor campaigns, manage topics, and coordinate tasks and staff more easily. Kordiam also provides integrations with WordPress, Drupal, Slack, Zapier, and many more (media-specific) platforms. Based in Hamburg, Germany, Kordiam is continuously growing with about 40 team members, more than 200 customers worldwide, and over 20,000 monthly, active users.


Categories in common with Playout Automation: [Newsroom Management Systems ](https://www.g2.com/categories/newsroom-management-systems)

**Compare:** [Playout Automation vs Kordiam](https://www.g2.com/compare/kordiam-vs-playout-automation)
**Compare Kordiam with other alternatives:**
- [Kordiam vs ENPS](https://www.g2.com/compare/enps-vs-kordiam)
- [Kordiam vs Ezyinsights](https://www.g2.com/compare/ezyinsights-vs-kordiam)
- [Kordiam vs Superdesk](https://www.g2.com/compare/kordiam-vs-superdesk)
- [Kordiam vs Tinkerlist](https://www.g2.com/compare/kordiam-vs-tinkerlist-tinkerlist)
- [Kordiam vs Dalet Pyramid](https://www.g2.com/compare/dalet-pyramid-vs-kordiam)
- [Kordiam vs Shoflo](https://www.g2.com/compare/kordiam-vs-shoflo)
- [Kordiam vs sNews](https://www.g2.com/compare/kordiam-vs-snews)
- [Kordiam vs OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions](https://www.g2.com/compare/kordiam-vs-openmedia-newsroom-solutions)
- [Kordiam vs AP Playbook](https://www.g2.com/compare/ap-playbook-vs-kordiam)

  ### 3. [Ezyinsights](https://www.g2.com/products/ezyinsights/reviews)
By Ezyinsights
**Average Rating:** 4.6/5
**Total Reviews:** 12
EzyInsights is a content discovery and media monitoring solution for newsrooms and journalists.


Categories in common with Playout Automation: [Newsroom Management Systems ](https://www.g2.com/categories/newsroom-management-systems)

**Compare:** [Playout Automation vs Ezyinsights](https://www.g2.com/compare/ezyinsights-vs-playout-automation)
**Compare Ezyinsights with other alternatives:**
- [Ezyinsights vs ENPS](https://www.g2.com/compare/enps-vs-ezyinsights)
- [Ezyinsights vs Kordiam](https://www.g2.com/compare/ezyinsights-vs-kordiam)
- [Ezyinsights vs Superdesk](https://www.g2.com/compare/ezyinsights-vs-superdesk)
- [Ezyinsights vs Tinkerlist](https://www.g2.com/compare/ezyinsights-vs-tinkerlist-tinkerlist)
- [Ezyinsights vs Dalet Pyramid](https://www.g2.com/compare/dalet-pyramid-vs-ezyinsights)
- [Ezyinsights vs Shoflo](https://www.g2.com/compare/ezyinsights-vs-shoflo)
- [Ezyinsights vs sNews](https://www.g2.com/compare/ezyinsights-vs-snews)
- [Ezyinsights vs OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions](https://www.g2.com/compare/ezyinsights-vs-openmedia-newsroom-solutions)
- [Ezyinsights vs AP Playbook](https://www.g2.com/compare/ap-playbook-vs-ezyinsights)

  ### 4. [Superdesk](https://www.g2.com/products/superdesk/reviews)
By Sourcefabric
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5
**Total Reviews:** 10
Superdesk is an end-to-end content creation, production, curation, distribution and publishing platform made for news organisations. It scales to any size.


Categories in common with Playout Automation: [Newsroom Management Systems ](https://www.g2.com/categories/newsroom-management-systems)

**Compare:** [Playout Automation vs Superdesk](https://www.g2.com/compare/playout-automation-vs-superdesk)
**Compare Superdesk with other alternatives:**
- [Superdesk vs ENPS](https://www.g2.com/compare/enps-vs-superdesk)
- [Superdesk vs Kordiam](https://www.g2.com/compare/kordiam-vs-superdesk)
- [Superdesk vs Ezyinsights](https://www.g2.com/compare/ezyinsights-vs-superdesk)
- [Superdesk vs Tinkerlist](https://www.g2.com/compare/superdesk-vs-tinkerlist-tinkerlist)
- [Superdesk vs Dalet Pyramid](https://www.g2.com/compare/dalet-pyramid-vs-superdesk)
- [Superdesk vs Shoflo](https://www.g2.com/compare/shoflo-vs-superdesk)
- [Superdesk vs sNews](https://www.g2.com/compare/superdesk-vs-snews)
- [Superdesk vs OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions](https://www.g2.com/compare/openmedia-newsroom-solutions-vs-superdesk)
- [Superdesk vs AP Playbook](https://www.g2.com/compare/ap-playbook-vs-superdesk)

  ### 5. [Tinkerlist](https://www.g2.com/products/tinkerlist-tinkerlist/reviews)
By Tinkerlist
**Average Rating:** 4.6/5
**Total Reviews:** 5
The first unified platform for creative television makers. Propel through the content production chain and enjoy making television together, faster! A unified online collaborative platform for TV and Radio creation. Write scripts with automatic formatting, create rundowns, organise content, plan and schedule your TV & Radio shows. Be in sync with all devices, always, in the studio or on location. Include timings, director's notes, rich media and other data in your script. A calendar for planning of crew, guests and hosts. To do lists for editorial teams. Keep track of all your research and preparation. Organise contacts. For talk shows, live shows, game shows, documentaries, radio, events, ... Extra apps: - Cuez app: media from your script ends up automatically in the studio to go on air - Presenter Tablet app: presenter tablet with text and media, in sync with the script - Teleprompter app: autocue content in sync with the script


Categories in common with Playout Automation: [Newsroom Management Systems ](https://www.g2.com/categories/newsroom-management-systems)

**Compare:** [Playout Automation vs Tinkerlist](https://www.g2.com/compare/playout-automation-vs-tinkerlist-tinkerlist)
**Compare Tinkerlist with other alternatives:**
- [Tinkerlist vs ENPS](https://www.g2.com/compare/enps-vs-tinkerlist-tinkerlist)
- [Tinkerlist vs Kordiam](https://www.g2.com/compare/kordiam-vs-tinkerlist-tinkerlist)
- [Tinkerlist vs Ezyinsights](https://www.g2.com/compare/ezyinsights-vs-tinkerlist-tinkerlist)
- [Tinkerlist vs Superdesk](https://www.g2.com/compare/superdesk-vs-tinkerlist-tinkerlist)
- [Tinkerlist vs Dalet Pyramid](https://www.g2.com/compare/dalet-pyramid-vs-tinkerlist-tinkerlist)
- [Tinkerlist vs Shoflo](https://www.g2.com/compare/shoflo-vs-tinkerlist-tinkerlist)
- [Tinkerlist vs sNews](https://www.g2.com/compare/tinkerlist-tinkerlist-vs-snews)
- [Tinkerlist vs OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions](https://www.g2.com/compare/openmedia-newsroom-solutions-vs-tinkerlist-tinkerlist)
- [Tinkerlist vs AP Playbook](https://www.g2.com/compare/ap-playbook-vs-tinkerlist-tinkerlist)

  ### 6. [Dalet Pyramid](https://www.g2.com/products/dalet-pyramid/reviews)
By Dalet
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 3
Dalet Pyramid reimagines modern storytelling, empowering users to craft and deliver meaningful stories together


Categories in common with Playout Automation: [Newsroom Management Systems ](https://www.g2.com/categories/newsroom-management-systems)

**Compare:** [Playout Automation vs Dalet Pyramid](https://www.g2.com/compare/dalet-pyramid-vs-playout-automation)
**Compare Dalet Pyramid with other alternatives:**
- [Dalet Pyramid vs ENPS](https://www.g2.com/compare/dalet-pyramid-vs-enps)
- [Dalet Pyramid vs Kordiam](https://www.g2.com/compare/dalet-pyramid-vs-kordiam)
- [Dalet Pyramid vs Ezyinsights](https://www.g2.com/compare/dalet-pyramid-vs-ezyinsights)
- [Dalet Pyramid vs Superdesk](https://www.g2.com/compare/dalet-pyramid-vs-superdesk)
- [Dalet Pyramid vs Tinkerlist](https://www.g2.com/compare/dalet-pyramid-vs-tinkerlist-tinkerlist)
- [Dalet Pyramid vs Shoflo](https://www.g2.com/compare/dalet-pyramid-vs-shoflo)
- [Dalet Pyramid vs sNews](https://www.g2.com/compare/dalet-pyramid-vs-snews)
- [Dalet Pyramid vs OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions](https://www.g2.com/compare/dalet-pyramid-vs-openmedia-newsroom-solutions)
- [Dalet Pyramid vs AP Playbook](https://www.g2.com/compare/ap-playbook-vs-dalet-pyramid)

  ### 7. [Shoflo](https://www.g2.com/products/shoflo/reviews)
By Shoflo
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 1
Shoflo is web-based and assists with event production needs. Tools show event flows and easily allow collaboration between teams. Documents are easily shared to manage event communication.


Categories in common with Playout Automation: [Newsroom Management Systems ](https://www.g2.com/categories/newsroom-management-systems)

**Compare:** [Playout Automation vs Shoflo](https://www.g2.com/compare/playout-automation-vs-shoflo)
**Compare Shoflo with other alternatives:**
- [Shoflo vs ENPS](https://www.g2.com/compare/enps-vs-shoflo)
- [Shoflo vs Kordiam](https://www.g2.com/compare/kordiam-vs-shoflo)
- [Shoflo vs Ezyinsights](https://www.g2.com/compare/ezyinsights-vs-shoflo)
- [Shoflo vs Superdesk](https://www.g2.com/compare/shoflo-vs-superdesk)
- [Shoflo vs Tinkerlist](https://www.g2.com/compare/shoflo-vs-tinkerlist-tinkerlist)
- [Shoflo vs Dalet Pyramid](https://www.g2.com/compare/dalet-pyramid-vs-shoflo)
- [Shoflo vs sNews](https://www.g2.com/compare/shoflo-vs-snews)
- [Shoflo vs OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions](https://www.g2.com/compare/openmedia-newsroom-solutions-vs-shoflo)
- [Shoflo vs AP Playbook](https://www.g2.com/compare/ap-playbook-vs-shoflo)

  ### 8. [sNews](https://www.g2.com/products/snews/reviews)
By sNews
**Average Rating:** 4.0/5
**Total Reviews:** 1
sNews is a free, standards compliant, PHP and MySQL driven Content Management System.


Categories in common with Playout Automation: [Newsroom Management Systems ](https://www.g2.com/categories/newsroom-management-systems)

**Compare:** [Playout Automation vs sNews](https://www.g2.com/compare/playout-automation-vs-snews)
**Compare sNews with other alternatives:**
- [sNews vs ENPS](https://www.g2.com/compare/enps-vs-snews)
- [sNews vs Kordiam](https://www.g2.com/compare/kordiam-vs-snews)
- [sNews vs Ezyinsights](https://www.g2.com/compare/ezyinsights-vs-snews)
- [sNews vs Superdesk](https://www.g2.com/compare/superdesk-vs-snews)
- [sNews vs Tinkerlist](https://www.g2.com/compare/tinkerlist-tinkerlist-vs-snews)
- [sNews vs Dalet Pyramid](https://www.g2.com/compare/dalet-pyramid-vs-snews)
- [sNews vs Shoflo](https://www.g2.com/compare/shoflo-vs-snews)
- [sNews vs OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions](https://www.g2.com/compare/openmedia-newsroom-solutions-vs-snews)
- [sNews vs AP Playbook](https://www.g2.com/compare/ap-playbook-vs-snews)

  ### 9. [OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/openmedia-newsroom-solutions/reviews)
By CGI
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 1
CGI's OpenMedia is a comprehensive newsroom computer system designed to streamline the entire journalistic workflow for broadcast news production. It offers tools for research, story-centric planning, scripting, multi-platform output, and rundown management, enabling editorial teams to collaborate effectively and produce content efficiently. Key Features and Functionality: - Journalistic Workflow Support: Facilitates the entire news production process, from wire searches and scripting to playout control. - Third-Party Integration: Easily integrates with external systems and complies with the Media Object Server protocol, enhancing interoperability. - Remote Collaboration Enhancements: Supports distributed teams with tools that promote seamless collaboration, regardless of location. - Deployment Flexibility: Offers both hybrid cloud and on-premises installations to suit various organizational needs. - Scalability and Adaptability: Highly configurable to meet the evolving demands of newsrooms of all sizes. Primary Value and User Solutions: OpenMedia addresses the complexities of modern news production by providing a unified platform that enhances collaboration, increases efficiency, and ensures transparency throughout the editorial process. By integrating various aspects of news production into a single system, it reduces the need for multiple disparate tools, thereby minimizing errors and streamlining operations. This comprehensive approach empowers journalists and editorial teams to focus on delivering timely and impactful news content to their audiences.


Categories in common with Playout Automation: [Newsroom Management Systems ](https://www.g2.com/categories/newsroom-management-systems)

**Compare:** [Playout Automation vs OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions](https://www.g2.com/compare/openmedia-newsroom-solutions-vs-playout-automation)
**Compare OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions with other alternatives:**
- [OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions vs ENPS](https://www.g2.com/compare/enps-vs-openmedia-newsroom-solutions)
- [OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions vs Kordiam](https://www.g2.com/compare/kordiam-vs-openmedia-newsroom-solutions)
- [OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions vs Ezyinsights](https://www.g2.com/compare/ezyinsights-vs-openmedia-newsroom-solutions)
- [OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions vs Superdesk](https://www.g2.com/compare/openmedia-newsroom-solutions-vs-superdesk)
- [OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions vs Tinkerlist](https://www.g2.com/compare/openmedia-newsroom-solutions-vs-tinkerlist-tinkerlist)
- [OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions vs Dalet Pyramid](https://www.g2.com/compare/dalet-pyramid-vs-openmedia-newsroom-solutions)
- [OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions vs Shoflo](https://www.g2.com/compare/openmedia-newsroom-solutions-vs-shoflo)
- [OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions vs sNews](https://www.g2.com/compare/openmedia-newsroom-solutions-vs-snews)
- [OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions vs AP Playbook](https://www.g2.com/compare/ap-playbook-vs-openmedia-newsroom-solutions)

  ### 10. [AP Playbook](https://www.g2.com/products/ap-playbook/reviews)
By Associated Press
AP Playbook is a cloud-hosted editorial planning solution designed to help newsrooms of all sizes efficiently manage coverage plans and assignments. With its modern, intuitive user interface, AP Playbook enables users to quickly access, update, and collaborate on planning information from virtually any device, requiring minimal training. This browser-based tool integrates seamlessly with existing newsroom systems, including AP ENPS, and is accessible from anywhere without the need for local infrastructure. Key Features and Functionality: - Comprehensive Planning: Create and manage coverage plans across multiple output channels, including broadcast, digital, social, and print. - Collaborative Assignments: Assign tasks and monitor progress through visual dashboards and personalized views, enhancing team coordination. - Budget Monitoring: Track individual and cumulative story costs to effectively manage newsroom budgets. - Mobile Accessibility: Access and update coverage plans on the go via the AP Playbook mobile app, ensuring real-time collaboration. - Integration Capabilities: Compatible with AP ENPS and other newsroom systems, facilitating a seamless workflow. Primary Value and User Solutions: AP Playbook addresses the challenges of modern newsrooms by providing a centralized platform for planning and managing news coverage. It enhances efficiency by reducing the time spent on coordination, allowing journalists to focus more on storytelling. The tool's real-time collaboration features and mobile accessibility ensure that teams remain connected and informed, regardless of location. By integrating with existing systems, AP Playbook streamlines workflows, reduces redundancies, and supports the production of high-quality content across various platforms.


Categories in common with Playout Automation: [Newsroom Management Systems ](https://www.g2.com/categories/newsroom-management-systems)

**Compare:** [Playout Automation vs AP Playbook](https://www.g2.com/compare/ap-playbook-vs-playout-automation)
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- [AP Playbook vs sNews](https://www.g2.com/compare/ap-playbook-vs-snews)
- [AP Playbook vs OpenMedia Newsroom Solutions](https://www.g2.com/compare/ap-playbook-vs-openmedia-newsroom-solutions)


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