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Worth it
Should I use DAKboard?
A customizable display for your photos, calendar, news, weather and more! - dakboard.com
· 21 hours ago
Buy it if you want a cheap, customizable calendar dashboard on a TV or tablet you already own. Skip it if you want plug-and-play — Skylight is easier, the free tier is thin, and layout bugs frustrate some users.
Medium. Based on 12 public sources
US$4.00 per user/month
Paid (starting tier)
medium
Free plan is limited; expect to pay for the useful features
medium
No public security page; how calendar and photo permissions are handled is opaque
low
Guess: per-user pricing means multi-screen or multi-user setups may need paid tiers
low
Bring-your-own-device means troubleshooting screens, orientations, and mounting yourself
Value for money: 5/5
Rating
US$4.00 per user/month
Starting price
12
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Analyzed
US$4.00 per user/month
No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.
Users love the customization and value, but some hit layout bugs and DIY friction.
“They are great and can do quite a bit and even more if you like to tinker.”
“Dakboard displaying but the calendar is behind the weather icons, making it unreadable.”
“The Dakboard website makes it really easy to set up and change things, I was able to do it even.”
Compare DAKboard with each alternative.
Easier out-of-box family calendar; $400+ dedicated hardware
Free open-source DIY dashboards; more tinkering required
Managed digital signage for business screens
Business signage with managed players and remote control
Based on 12 public sources
Cheap, customizable wall dashboard for any TV or tablet; great DIY value, but Skylight is easier out of the box.
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