⚡ Open source · Free plan · 14-day Pro trial, no credit card

# Open-Source Digital Signage
for Any Screen

Free, open-source digital signage software to manage TVs, video walls, and kiosks from anywhere. A complete digital signage CMS with remote control, scheduling, playlists, and analytics — self-host it on your own server or use our managed cloud.

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## Fully Open Source

MIT licensed. Self-host on your own infrastructure or use our managed cloud. Your data, your rules.

github.com/screentinker/screentinker

## Up and Running in Minutes

No proprietary hardware, no complicated setup.

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### Connect a screen

Install the free player on an Android TV, Fire TV, Raspberry Pi, Windows PC, or open a browser tab — then pair it with a code.

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### Add your content

Upload images and video, build playlists and multi-zone layouts, or design screens with built-in widgets.

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### Schedule and publish

Assign content to displays or groups, set day/time schedules, and push live. Change it any time from your phone.

## Everything You Need

Every feature you'd expect from an enterprise digital signage CMS — video walls, scheduling, proof-of-play, and remote monitoring — free and open source.

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### Multi-Zone Layouts

Split screens into zones with a drag-and-drop editor. 7 built-in templates or create your own.

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### Video Wall

Combine multiple displays into one giant screen. Automatic bezel compensation. Any grid size.

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### Remote Control

See what's on screen in real-time. Send key presses, navigate menus, power on/off remotely.

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### Scheduling

Visual weekly calendar with recurrence rules. Schedule per device or for whole groups — device rules override the group.

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### Playlists

Share one playlist across many displays. Draft changes, preview, then publish — or revert to the last published version.

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### Directory Board

Scrolling lobby, building, and staff directories. Categories, dark & light themes, anti-burn-in. Not found in any other open-source CMS.

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### Content Designer

Built-in editor with live clocks, weather, RSS tickers, countdowns, QR codes, and more.

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### Kiosk Mode

Create interactive touchscreen interfaces. Wayfinding, directories, check-in screens.

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### Proof-of-Play

Track what played, when, and on which device. Export CSV reports for ad verification.

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### Alerts & Monitoring

Email alerts when devices go offline. Full telemetry: battery, storage, WiFi, uptime.

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### Offline Resilience

Displays keep playing cached content when the internet or your server drops. They catch up automatically when you're back.

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### Mobile Dashboard

Manage everything from your phone. The full dashboard works on any mobile browser — no separate app needed.

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### Self-Hosted Option

Deploy on your own infrastructure. Your data never leaves your network. Lock down signups with a single env var.

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### White Label

Custom branding, colors, logo, and domain. Resell under your own brand.

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### Teams

Multi-user accounts with owner, editor, and viewer roles. Invite by email.

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### Auto-Update

Devices automatically update when you push a new version. Zero manual intervention.

## Digital Signage for Any Space

One platform, every use case.

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### Retail & QSR

Menu boards, promotions, and price updates pushed to every location instantly.

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### Restaurants & Cafés

Digital menu boards with dayparting — breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus that switch themselves on schedule.

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### Offices & Corporate

Lobby welcome screens, meeting-room signs, KPI dashboards, and internal comms.

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### Schools & Universities

Campus announcements, event calendars, and emergency alerts across every building.

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### Healthcare & Clinics

Waiting-room info, wayfinding, and check-in kiosks that keep playing even offline.

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### Churches & Nonprofits

Free, self-hostable signage for lobbies and sanctuaries with no recurring cost.

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### Gyms & Fitness

Class schedules, promos, and live directories on any screen you already own.

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### Building & Staff Directories

Scrolling lobby, tenant, and staff directories with categories and anti-burn-in.

## Runs on Everything

No hardware lock-in. Use any screen you already have.

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Android TV
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Fire TV
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Raspberry Pi
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Windows
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ChromeOS
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LG webOS
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Samsung Tizen
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Any Browser

## Simple, Honest Pricing

All plans include remote control, monitoring, and unlimited content

## How We Compare

| ScreenTinker | Yodeck | ScreenCloud | OptiSigns
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Price (15 devices/yr) | $1,188 | $1,440+ | $3,600+ | $1,800+
Free tier | ✓ 1 device | ✓ | ✗ | ✓
Video Wall | ✓ Included | Basic | Basic | Paid add-on
Live screen view + remote key presses* | ✓ All plans | Limited | Limited | Limited
Kiosk/Touchscreen | ✓ Included | ✓ | Limited | ✓
Proof-of-Play | ✓ All plans | Paid tier | Paid | Paid
Self-Hosted | ✓ Only us | ✗ | ✗ | ✗
White Label | ✓ Included | Paid | Enterprise | Paid tier
Email Alerts | ✓ All plans | Paid | Paid | Paid

* Live screen view + remote key presses is Android only and requires granting the on-device accessibility permission.
Comparison as of June 2026, based on each vendor's publicly listed pricing and documentation. Spot an error? Open an issue on GitHub and we'll fix it.

## Resources

Setup guides and honest comparisons.

Guide
How to set up digital signage on Raspberry Pi
Hardware, OS, install script, pairing.
Guide
Free digital signage for Android TV & Fire TV
APK sideload, kiosk mode, hardware tips.
Guide
Self-hosted digital signage guide
Sizing, deploy, TLS, backups.
Compare
ScreenTinker vs Yodeck
Features, pricing, platform support.
Compare
ScreenTinker vs ScreenCloud
Pricing breakdown at scale.
Compare
ScreenTinker vs OptiSigns
Side by side feature and price comparison.
Guide
Open-source digital signage explained
Why open source, and how ScreenTinker fits.
Guide
What is digital signage?
Beginner's guide: how it works and what it costs.
Compare
ScreenTinker vs Xibo
Open source vs open source — and the paid players.
Compare
ScreenTinker vs Anthias
Beyond one Pi, one screen.
Integrations
Connect Google Slides, Canva, Power BI & more
Native widgets + embed any web app.

## Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about running open-source digital signage.

### Is there free digital signage software?

Yes. ScreenTinker is free and open source (MIT licensed). The free cloud plan runs 1 display with 500 MB of storage, and if you self-host there's no per-screen fee at all — run as many displays as your own server can handle. New accounts also get a 14-day Pro trial (15 displays) with no credit card required.

### Can I run digital signage on a Raspberry Pi?

Yes. A Raspberry Pi 4 or newer makes an excellent low-cost signage player. Our one-line installer sets up kiosk mode, auto-start, and pairing for you. See the full walkthrough in our Raspberry Pi digital signage guide.

### Does ScreenTinker work on Android TV and Fire TV?

Yes. Install the free APK on any Android TV box or Amazon Fire TV Stick to turn it into a managed signage display, complete with kiosk mode and live remote control. Step-by-step instructions are in our Android TV & Fire TV guide. ScreenTinker also runs on Windows, ChromeOS, LG webOS, Samsung Tizen, and any web browser.

### What's the difference between self-hosted and cloud digital signage?

With cloud, we host everything and you just sign in — the fastest way to start. With self-hosting, you deploy ScreenTinker on your own server or VPS so your content and device data never leave your network, with no recurring SaaS fees. You can switch later. Our self-hosted digital signage guide covers sizing, deployment, TLS, and backups.

### Is ScreenTinker really open source?

Yes. The full platform is released under the permissive MIT license on GitHub. You can read the code, self-host it, modify it, and even white-label it — no vendor lock-in and no proprietary black box.

### What can I put on my screens?

Images, video, playlists, multi-zone layouts, and live widgets — clocks, weather, RSS tickers, countdowns, QR codes, web pages, and scrolling lobby/staff directories. You can schedule different content by day and time, per display or per group.

### Do my displays keep playing if the internet goes down?

Yes. ScreenTinker players cache their content locally and keep playing during an internet or server outage, then sync automatically once the connection returns. No blank screens.

### Can I control my screens remotely?

Yes, on every plan. See a live view of what's on each screen, push content instantly, and send remote key presses or power commands. (Live view and key presses on Android require the on-device accessibility permission.)

### Is there a limit on how many screens I can manage?

On cloud plans, your display count is set by your tier (1 free, up to 15 on Pro, more on Enterprise). If you self-host, there is no built-in device cap — you're limited only by your own hardware.

### How does ScreenTinker compare to Yodeck, ScreenCloud, and OptiSigns?

ScreenTinker is typically a fraction of the price at scale and is the only one of the four you can self-host. See the detailed breakdowns: vs Yodeck, vs ScreenCloud, and vs OptiSigns.

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