Same idea: your own screen. Different focus: your family.
Roostwall: a DAKboard alternative for families
DAKboard is a capable general-purpose dashboard. Roostwall is purpose-built for one job: keeping a busy family's day on the wall.
Start your 30-day free trialThen $4.99/mo or $49.99/yr.
Both run on a screen you already own.
Roostwall vs. DAKboard
DAKboard turns a screen into a customizable dashboard with calendars, photos, news and more. Roostwall skips the general-purpose toolbox and focuses on what a family actually glances at: whose event is next, what's for the week, and the note someone left this morning.
| What you're choosing | Roostwall | DAKboard |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Family wall dashboard: events, countdowns, notes, weather, alerts | General-purpose dashboard: calendars, photos, news, RSS and more |
| Price | $4.99/mo or $49.99/yr for the whole family | Free plan with limits and DAKboard branding; Essential $6/mo or $5/mo billed annually; Plus $10/mo or $8/mo billed annually¹ |
| Family members | Color-coded tags per person; events show who's involved at a glance | Calendars can be color-coded; no built-in family member concept |
| Notes & countdowns | Sticky notes with expiration, addressed to a person or everyone; custom countdowns | Text and to-do blocks; countdowns via custom configuration |
| Phone alerts | Optional push alerts to family members' phones before tagged events | Not offered |
| Trial | 30 days free, then a paid subscription | Free plan available; paid plans offer a 30-day trial¹ |
US listed prices checked October 23, 2026. Prices and offers can change.
¹ DAKboard pricing. DAKboard's free plan includes predefined layouts, up to 2 calendars and DAKboard branding.
What "built for families" means
Everyone gets a color
Add each family member once. Tag events with one tap, and the wall shows whose activity is whose—no legend required.
Notes that disappear on time
"Don't forget the UPS package, Tommy" stays on the wall until it expires. No manual cleanup, no clutter.
Alerts reach pockets, not just walls
Set a reminder on an event and tagged family members get a push notification on their phones—even away from home.
Your calendars, combined
Connect Google Calendar per person and add iCal feeds from Apple, Outlook, schools and sports leagues.
A wall strangers can't open
Screens pair with a short code approved by a family member, and you can revoke any screen from your phone.
Which one fits your home?
Choose Roostwall if…
Your goal is a family command center: shared schedules, notes for each other, countdowns to what's next, and alerts that follow people to their phones. You want it working in minutes, not designed in an editor.
Consider DAKboard if…
You want a highly customizable dashboard—photo loops, news feeds, custom layouts across many screens—and you're happy to design it yourself. DAKboard's free plan is a good way to experiment.
Common questions
Is DAKboard free?
DAKboard has a free plan with predefined layouts, up to 2 calendars and DAKboard branding on the screen. Custom layouts and more integrations require a paid plan. Roostwall has no free plan, but every family gets a 30-day free trial with all features.
Can I move from DAKboard to Roostwall?
Yes. Connect the same Google Calendars or iCal feeds you already use, add your family members, and pair your screen. Your events come straight from your existing calendars, so there's nothing to export.
Does Roostwall work on the same hardware?
If your screen runs a modern web browser, it can run Roostwall—tablets, TVs and monitors with a connected device. Both Roostwall and DAKboard are browser-based, so the same hardware works for either.
What does Roostwall cost after the trial?
$4.99 per month or $49.99 per year, covering your whole family and every screen in your home. Manage or cancel in Settings → Plan.
Try the family-first wall
Set up Roostwall on a screen you own in about ten minutes. Free for 30 days, then $4.99/mo or $49.99/yr.
Roostwall is a TapTennis product and is not affiliated with DAKboard. Product names belong to their respective owners.