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What Is Scala?

Scala solutions allow you to create audience engagement experiences by connecting networks of digital signs, kiosks, mobile devices, websites and Internet-connected devices. Scala, a STRATACACHE company, provides the platform for marketers, retailers and innovators to easily create and centrally manage deployment of these digital experiences, while retaining the flexibility to rapidly adapt to local business conditions and audience preferences in real time.

Who Uses Scala?

Many industries have unique requirements and Scala has more than 30 years of experience knowing what works most effectively to meet your demanding goals.

Where can Scala be deployed?

Cloud-based
On-premise

About the vendor

  • Clougistic
  • Founded in 1987

Scala support

  • Phone Support
  • Chat

Countries available

Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria and 74 others

Languages

Danish, Dutch, English, French, German and 7 others

Scala pricing

Starting Price:

US$200.00/month
  • Yes, has free trial
  • No free version

Scala does not have a free version but does offer a free trial. Scala paid version starts at US$200.00/month.

About the vendor

  • Clougistic
  • Founded in 1987

Scala support

  • Phone Support
  • Chat

Countries available

Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria and 74 others

Languages

Danish, Dutch, English, French, German and 7 others

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Features of Scala

  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Auto Update
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Templates
  • Digital Menu Boards
  • Layout & Design
  • Playlist Management
  • Visual Editor
  • XML/RSS

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Reviews of Scala

Average score

Overall
4.4
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
4.3
Value for Money
4.3

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001

Find reviews by score

5
64%
4
21%
3
7%
2
7%
jason
jason
Internet Maketer in Cameroon
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Scala reviews 2022

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Provides optimum programming facilities and best for static programmers.

Pros:

Scala is a best fit for programming aspirants if you ask me. Unlike other popular programming tools, It is suitable for functional programming since it's object-oriented and also provides a huge library of useful components.I like its simplicity, ease of use and affordability. Anyone with any experience-level can use Scala and there are several learning resources included with the app.

Cons:

Poor support services. It takes almost an eternity before you get help on discord. I don't enjoy it.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Internet, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

I generate more refined projects.

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: A not so good experience due to what was previously mentioned about large volumes of work, it is a shame because it outlines very sophisticated projects that you must work on one by one.

Pros:

It is a programming language that I enjoy using in specific projects at Google. What I like most about Scala is its combination of functional and object-oriented programming paradigms, which allows me to write code more concisely and primarily expressively.

Cons:

Scala is especially useless in projects that involve high concurrency, processing large volumes of data, or building distributed systems - areas that Google often works on but is not fit for purpose.

Andrew
Assistant Manager, IT in Singapore
Education Management, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Review for Scala as a user

2.0 last year

Comments: Not so grand.

Pros:

Network support for easy connection and management

Cons:

Not easy to use. Navigation also not user friendly.

Taher
Project Manager in United Arab Emirates
Consumer Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Normal user review

5.0 last year

Comments: I love it and I used it for more than 12 years

Pros:

Content Manager feature Designer featurePlaybaack of the player can run for 30 days if the network switched off with the same content.

Cons:

Cost is high and some client go with cheaper cloud systems

Alternatives Considered: BroadSign

Reasons for Choosing Scala: Because client needed something light and easy to use and cheaper.

Switched From: BroadSign

Reasons for Switching to Scala: I like the capability of scala specially with integration

Gavin
Digital Project Manager in UK
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Powerful Digital Signage Platform

5.0 3 years ago

Pros:

We have used Scala for 13+ years now, it's probably the most proficient Digital Signage platform available, allowing you to create everything from simple displays showing screens to fully interactive displays, triggering from external sources, rateboards, flight boards, etc. The customer facing UI is excellent and allows simple building and scheduling of playlists and displays.

Cons:

The power of Scala means that it's not easy to just pick up, for most of the complex stuff I would always advise getting the experts in to help you build and implement the project.

Alternatives Considered: CoolSign, SignStix and DISE Digital Signage Software

Patrick
Digital Content Manager in US
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Scala can be a great platform depending on your use case.

3.0 6 years ago

Pros:

The Scala platform (Designer, Content Manager, Player) provides a great deal of out-of-box functionality for a variety of uses. Its main pros are flexibility, user interface, and scalability. Scala Designer gets you started quickly with creating and publishing content with support for many file types and a large library of built in transitions and clip art. Content manager allows you to easily organize and create advanced frame sets for playback. This flexibility makes Scala great for a variety of applications such as large video walls, menu boards, or standalone displays. Another pro of Scala (Content Manager) is its user interface. It is divided into logical sections making it easy to navigate and make changes, however, you will become best friends with your mouse as there is a lot of clicking involved (see cons). Lastly, the scalability of the software makes it ideal for small or large deployments. Adding additional players is seamless allowing you to expand your network with little effort.

Cons:

Make sure you have a solid use case and understand what Scala can do out of the box and what you will need to develop to achieve your desired functionality. Scala provides functionality that can serve a variety of use cases, however, some will require more work than others. Basic video walls and simple signage (1 media item to the next) are well suited for Scala out of the box. However, more advanced playback behaviors (think if this then that kind of behavior) will certainly require custom script development which can be a challenge as ScalaScript is nowhere near as universal as developing in other languages. As mentioned in the pros, Scala Content Manager provides a logical user interface, however, nearly every setting requires and enormous number of mouse clicks to get things done.

Daniel
Team Leader Procurement Operations in Germany
Construction, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

The ideal programming for the specialized beginner

4.0 4 years ago

Comments: There are a large number of stages accessible for advanced signage. The battle is discovering one that addresses the issues for all specialty units in a venture. I've worked with a few signage organizations that offer bits of highlights, that must be conduit taped together to make a whole usable bundle. Scala appears to have everything under one rooftop, without being needed to acquire different equipment and programming suppliers to make everything work.

Pros:

Scala is by all accounts one of the favored stages that our computerized media group employments. This makes it a simple choice when searching for an answer. Our group knows about the stage to such an extent that I have implicit help and usage help previously, during, and after the business cycle with the client. We're likewise ready to give configuration administrations to our clients, for those that might not have an in-house group to do this.

Cons:

Nothing that I have found up until this point. I have had a few chances to create and propose Scala as a total advanced signage arrangement. The solitary thing that has been a drawback for me to date is that I haven't locked in my neighborhood Scala accomplice rep more. I realize that are a superb wellspring of data. I will make an objective to interface with my nearby rep/accomplice to make that relationship.

Ryan
Motion Designer in Brazil
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Used Scala Enterprise for work at a Digital Signage Company

4.0 7 years ago

Comments: I've worked for a digital signage company and Scala Enterprise made it really easy to upload and manage videos and playlists for a lot of different customers

Pros:

It's a really rich and deep application, with lots and lots of features for all kinds of needs in digital signage

Cons:

Some features might need some time getting used to, or not be too easy to find. It's user interface is solid, but could be better

Michael
Michael
A/V Analyst in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Higher Education Software, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Higher than average quality

5.0 7 years ago

Pros:

Scala incorporates into various signage solutions and brings a power engine to bear in content sharing.

Cons:

Scala can also be difficult to navigate, especially for the newly initiated. Keep a help guide handy.

Stanley
Business in Nigeria
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Networking, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Great app

5.0 4 years ago

Pros:

This app has Little issues associated with it, and it's documentation is very self explanatory and easy to use.

Cons:

I think the user interface can be improved on more. Great app for me though.

Kelvin
Marketing Analyst in US
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Scala is very good for managing digital signage

4.0 6 years ago

Comments: My overall experience with Scala has been very positive. Very easy to use, easy to learn, and gets the job done right. We have not had issues and will continue to use this service for our agency.

Pros:

We have been using Scala for our agency to manage digital signage on our digital displays for over a year now and it is a very good program. The layout is easy to learn and use, has all the functions you need, and makes managing displays very easy. We can upload media files, transport them to specific channels (displays), and set the schedule of when they will run. Very good product overall.

Cons:

Not much to dislike about Scala. Our marketing and IT teams have used this program for over a year and there are no issues or complaints about the program.

Caique
Motion Designer in Brazil
Marketing & Advertising, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

One of the most robust Digital Signage systems out there

5.0 8 years ago

Comments: If really made digital signage managing for a big number of differente clients a lot easier and streamlined

Pros:

There's so much you can do. It really gives you a complete workplace with a bunch of different tools for all kinds of situations

Cons:

It can get a little complicated to find what you want, since there's a lot of different resources in it

kresimir
CEO in North Macedonia
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

best digital signage on the global market!!!

5.0 8 years ago

Comments: Working with SCALA DS for last 17 years and it is the best solution that i have ever work with. Great support, friendly based interface...stabile, scalabile...perfect.

Pros:

easy to use...stabile and perfect playback of content.

Cons:

we need more features in designer

James
Manager in Kenya
Human Resources, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Scala

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: It has helped my business through encouraging youth to the company

Pros:

This software helps employees and employer to create the best brand to the company and promote the company through creating awareness to the people I say thank you to this software and give it a five star

Cons:

It promotes the company I like it due to its improvement

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