WidgitboardvsDAKboard
DAKboard is great for personal dashboards, but Widgitboard offers 145+ widgets, unlimited screens, and a professional editor — all for $19.99/month flat.
Pricing: Side by Side
DAKboard charges per screen. Widgitboard charges one flat rate for unlimited screens.
Widgitboard
Unlimited screens, one flat price
or $199/year — unlimited screens
- Unlimited screens included
- 145+ built-in widgets
- No per-screen fees ever
- $19.99/mo
DAKboard
Per-screen pricing model
per screen, billed monthly or yearly
- 1 screen on free tier (limited)
- ~30 built-in widgets
- Costs scale with screen count
- SmartThings integration
Prices based on published rates as of early 2026. DAKboard pricing reflects their paid tiers.
Feature Comparison
How Widgitboard and DAKboard compare across key capabilities.
| Feature | Widgitboard | DAKboard |
|---|---|---|
| Drag-and-drop editor | ||
| Unlimited screens (flat rate) | ||
| Built-in widgets | 145+ | ~30 |
| YouTube video backgrounds | Limited | |
| Live streams (YouTube/Twitch) | ||
| Camera feeds (MJPEG/HLS) | ||
| Spotify player | ||
| Home Assistant integration | ||
| Matter protocol (IoT) | ||
| SmartThings integration | ||
| Google Sheets | ||
| Airtable / Notion | ||
| PWA / Offline mode | ||
| No account required | ||
| Multi-language UI | ||
| Keyboard shortcuts (20+) | ||
| Command palette (Cmd+K) | ||
| Content scheduling | Paid | |
| Community templates | ||
| Portrait + landscape |
Why Choose Widgitboard Over DAKboard
Key advantages that set Widgitboard apart.
True Flat-Rate Pricing
One price for unlimited screens. DAKboard charges per screen, making costs unpredictable as you scale.
4x More Widgets
145+ built-in widgets vs DAKboard's ~30. From weather and news to camera feeds, Spotify, and smart home controls.
Camera & Security Feeds
Display IP cameras, MJPEG streams, HLS feeds, and local webcams directly on your signage — a feature DAKboard doesn't offer.
Professional Editor
20+ keyboard shortcuts, command palette, 50-level undo, multi-select, and copy/paste — a real design tool, not just a dashboard.
Multi-Language Platform
Full English, Spanish, and French support across the entire interface. DAKboard is English-only.
No Account Required
Start building immediately with local storage. No signup, no credit card. DAKboard requires account creation.
Where DAKboard Excels
We believe in honesty. Here's where DAKboard may have an edge.
Ring/Nest Widgets
DAKboard has pre-built Ring and Nest widgets specifically for SmartThings. Widgitboard supports SmartThings broadly, plus Home Assistant and Matter protocol.
Established Ecosystem
DAKboard has been around longer and has a larger community of personal dashboard users and pre-built themes.
For most businesses and power users, Widgitboard offers significantly more features and better value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Widgitboard vs DAKboard.
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