Grassfish vs. FrontFace

Grassfish was established in Vienna in 2005 by Roland Grassberger, aiming to facilitate the digital transformation within the retail sector. Within a few years, it emerged as the premier Digital Signage platform in the DACH-region, while concurrently, Vertiseit in Sweden evolved from a retail tech start-up to a top Digital In-store company in the Nordic markets. Grassfish now boasts over 100 employees spread across Austria, Germany, Sweden, and the UK, serving a diverse array of industries and notable clients such as BMW, Porsche, O2 Telefonica, Commerzbank, Lufthansa, Skistar, Lindex, J.Lindeberg, SPAR, and DHL. Choosing Grassfish as your partner means you benefit from a team with a strong commercial focus, a versatile execution framework, and over two decades of industry experience. Our expertise encompasses management consulting, implementation, operations, and digital marketing, ensuring a comprehensive approach to your needs. Furthermore, with a team of more than 350 talented consultants, designers, developers, and visionaries, we are eager to tackle your upcoming projects, push boundaries, and enhance your outcomes. Together, we can turn your digital ambitions into reality.

FrontFace is an advanced on-premise software solution for digital signage and kiosks that provides a straightforward way to set up interactive terminals, touchscreen interfaces, and static public displays for various applications, including advertising and information dissemination. It supports a wide range of media formats, allowing you to showcase text, images, PDFs, videos, news tickers, and even complete web pages using HTML5. The standout feature is that you can generate high-definition content using any Windows application that has printing capabilities, enabling you to utilize familiar programs like PowerPoint, Word, and Excel without the need to master a new, complicated design tool. Additionally, FrontFace offers a plugin interface that enhances its functionality by allowing the integration of external calendars such as Office 365 Exchange Online, ICS, or Excel, as well as specialized applications like accident statistics boards or dashboards. Moreover, managing content with FrontFace is incredibly user-friendly and requires no programming expertise, making it accessible to everyone. This combination of features positions FrontFace as an exceptionally versatile choice for anyone seeking to implement digital signage solutions.