From 1cc440a0c671f5972bae8319a457ab5bcc3de738 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: xadyz1 Date: Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:20:49 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] feat: complete rebranding to SwiftDisplay, fix .htaccess loop, replace emojis with FA, fix screenshot 500 error --- frontend/api-docs.html | 4 +- frontend/compare/anthias-alternative.html | 62 ++++++------- frontend/compare/optisigns-alternative.html | 60 ++++++------- frontend/compare/screencloud-alternative.html | 62 ++++++------- frontend/compare/xibo-alternative.html | 64 +++++++------- frontend/compare/yodeck-alternative.html | 60 ++++++------- .../guides/digital-signage-android-tv.html | 46 +++++----- .../guides/open-source-digital-signage.html | 88 +++++++++---------- .../guides/raspberry-pi-digital-signage.html | 48 +++++----- .../guides/self-hosted-digital-signage.html | 62 ++++++------- frontend/guides/what-is-digital-signage.html | 52 +++++------ frontend/index.html | 2 +- .../integrations/canva-digital-signage.html | 46 +++++----- .../google-slides-digital-signage.html | 54 ++++++------ frontend/integrations/index.html | 42 ++++----- .../power-bi-digital-signage.html | 54 ++++++------ .../integrations/rss-digital-signage.html | 46 +++++----- .../integrations/weather-digital-signage.html | 48 +++++----- .../integrations/youtube-digital-signage.html | 52 +++++------ frontend/js/brand-prime.js | 4 +- frontend/js/branding.js | 2 +- frontend/js/i18n/de.js | 10 +-- frontend/js/i18n/en.js | 16 ++-- frontend/js/i18n/es.js | 10 +-- frontend/js/i18n/fr.js | 10 +-- frontend/js/i18n/it.js | 10 +-- frontend/js/i18n/pt.js | 10 +-- frontend/js/views/admin.js | 4 +- frontend/js/views/help.js | 2 +- frontend/js/views/login.js | 6 +- frontend/js/views/settings.js | 8 +- frontend/legal/privacy.html | 12 +-- frontend/legal/terms.html | 28 +++--- frontend/legal/third-party.html | 10 +-- package.json | 1 + scripts/fix-htaccess.js | 37 ++++++++ server/db/database.sqlite | 0 server/player/index.html | 12 +-- server/server.js | 4 +- 39 files changed, 594 insertions(+), 554 deletions(-) create mode 100644 scripts/fix-htaccess.js create mode 100644 server/db/database.sqlite diff --git a/frontend/api-docs.html b/frontend/api-docs.html index 3874b98..e1fc660 100644 --- a/frontend/api-docs.html +++ b/frontend/api-docs.html @@ -2,9 +2,9 @@ - ScreenTinker API Reference + SwiftDisplay API Reference - + diff --git a/frontend/compare/anthias-alternative.html b/frontend/compare/anthias-alternative.html index f543be1..d39bfaa 100644 --- a/frontend/compare/anthias-alternative.html +++ b/frontend/compare/anthias-alternative.html @@ -3,23 +3,23 @@ - Best Anthias Alternative (2026): ScreenTinker vs Anthias | ScreenTinker - + Best Anthias Alternative (2026): SwiftDisplay vs Anthias | SwiftDisplay + - + - - - - - + + + + + - - - + + + @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
@@ -55,18 +55,18 @@ Anthias Alternative -

Best Anthias Alternative (2026): ScreenTinker vs Anthias

-

Anthias (formerly Screenly OSE) is a beloved free, open-source signage project for the Raspberry Pi. But it is built around one Pi driving one screen. Here is an honest comparison with ScreenTinker for anyone who needs to manage more than a single display.

+

Best Anthias Alternative (2026): SwiftDisplay vs Anthias

+

Anthias (formerly Screenly OSE) is a beloved free, open-source signage project for the Raspberry Pi. But it is built around one Pi driving one screen. Here is an honest comparison with SwiftDisplay for anyone who needs to manage more than a single display.

The short answer

Anthias is free, open source, and has been active since 2012 with around 3,500 GitHub stars. It runs on the Raspberry Pi 2 through 5 and positions itself as "free digital signage for everyone - no subscriptions, no cloud lock-in." It is essentially one-Pi-one-screen: single-screen oriented, with no multi-tenant or team management and a thin widget ecosystem. (Screenly is the paid-cloud parent product.)

-

ScreenTinker is also free, open source (MIT), and self-hostable - but it adds a modern web dashboard, multi-device fleet management, video walls with multi-screen sync, group sync, scheduling and dayparting, players well beyond the Pi, and an optional managed cloud. It is the better fit the moment you go past a single screen.

+

SwiftDisplay is also free, open source (MIT), and self-hostable - but it adds a modern web dashboard, multi-device fleet management, video walls with multi-screen sync, group sync, scheduling and dayparting, players well beyond the Pi, and an optional managed cloud. It is the better fit the moment you go past a single screen.

Quick comparison

- + @@ -89,7 +89,7 @@

* Live remote control is Android only and requires granting the on-device accessibility permission.
- Comparison as of July 2026, based on each project's publicly listed documentation and repositories. Spot an error? Open an issue on GitHub and we'll fix it. + Comparison as of July 2026, based on each project's publicly listed documentation and repositories. Spot an error? Open an issue on GitHub and we'll fix it.

Where Anthias does well

@@ -99,23 +99,23 @@
  • Low footprint. Purpose-built for the Pi, so it runs well on modest hardware.
    • -

    Where ScreenTinker is the better choice

    +

    Where SwiftDisplay is the better choice

      -
    • You have more than one screen. Anthias is single-screen oriented with no multi-tenant or team management. ScreenTinker is built around multi-device fleet management from the start.
      • -
    • You need video walls or synced screens. ScreenTinker does video walls with multi-screen sync and per-group synchronized playback. Anthias does not.
      • -
    • You run mixed hardware. Beyond the Pi, ScreenTinker has native players for Android TV, Fire TV, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Amazon Vega OS, and any web browser. Anthias is Raspberry Pi only.
      • +
    • You have more than one screen. Anthias is single-screen oriented with no multi-tenant or team management. SwiftDisplay is built around multi-device fleet management from the start.
      • +
    • You need video walls or synced screens. SwiftDisplay does video walls with multi-screen sync and per-group synchronized playback. Anthias does not.
      • +
    • You run mixed hardware. Beyond the Pi, SwiftDisplay has native players for Android TV, Fire TV, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Amazon Vega OS, and any web browser. Anthias is Raspberry Pi only.
    • You want real scheduling and widgets. Dayparting, content expiry, and native widgets (YouTube, RSS, Weather, Clock, plus a universal Webpage widget for any framable URL) go well past Anthias's basic scheduling and thin widget set.
    • You want the option of managed cloud later. Self-host for free now, and move to the managed cloud without changing products if you ever want hosting handled for you.

    Pricing snapshot

    -

    Both Anthias and self-hosted ScreenTinker are free and open source - Anthias on your Raspberry Pi, ScreenTinker on a $5 VPS that comfortably runs hundreds of screens. The difference is not price but reach: ScreenTinker adds fleet management, video walls, group sync, and multi-platform players at the same free-and-self-hosted price point, plus an optional managed cloud (Free, Starter $39/mo, Pro $99/mo) if you would rather not run a server.

    +

    Both Anthias and self-hosted SwiftDisplay are free and open source - Anthias on your Raspberry Pi, SwiftDisplay on a $5 VPS that comfortably runs hundreds of screens. The difference is not price but reach: SwiftDisplay adds fleet management, video walls, group sync, and multi-platform players at the same free-and-self-hosted price point, plus an optional managed cloud (Free, Starter $39/mo, Pro $99/mo) if you would rather not run a server.

    Related guides

    -

    Try ScreenTinker free

    +

    Try SwiftDisplay free

    Start a 14-day Pro trial. No credit card required.

    Start Free Trial - View on GitHub + View on GitHub
    -
    © 2026 ScreenTinker. All rights reserved.
    +
    © 2026 SwiftDisplay. All rights reserved.
    - GitHub + GitHub Discord Terms Privacy @@ -147,9 +147,9 @@ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ - { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://screentinker.com/" }, - { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Compare", "item": "https://screentinker.com/#compare" }, - { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Anthias Alternative", "item": "https://screentinker.com/compare/anthias-alternative.html" } + { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://swiftdisplay.com/" }, + { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Compare", "item": "https://swiftdisplay.com/#compare" }, + { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Anthias Alternative", "item": "https://swiftdisplay.com/compare/anthias-alternative.html" } ] } diff --git a/frontend/compare/optisigns-alternative.html b/frontend/compare/optisigns-alternative.html index 23893aa..9a12d45 100644 --- a/frontend/compare/optisigns-alternative.html +++ b/frontend/compare/optisigns-alternative.html @@ -3,23 +3,23 @@ - Best OptiSigns Alternative (2026) - Free & Open Source | ScreenTinker - + Best OptiSigns Alternative (2026) - Free & Open Source | SwiftDisplay + - + - - - - - + + + + + - - + + @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
    @@ -55,18 +55,18 @@ OptiSigns Alternative -

    Best OptiSigns Alternative (2026): ScreenTinker vs OptiSigns

    -

    OptiSigns has built a strong reputation in restaurants, retail, and small business signage. Here is an honest comparison with ScreenTinker covering features, pricing, and where each fits best.

    +

    Best OptiSigns Alternative (2026): SwiftDisplay vs OptiSigns

    +

    OptiSigns has built a strong reputation in restaurants, retail, and small business signage. Here is an honest comparison with SwiftDisplay covering features, pricing, and where each fits best.

    The short answer

    OptiSigns is a well-marketed cloud signage product with a deep template library and good documentation. It targets non-technical buyers and works particularly well for restaurants and retail menus.

    -

    ScreenTinker is open source (MIT licensed), self-hostable, runs on hardware you already own with no lock-in, and is meaningfully cheaper at higher screen counts. It is a better fit if you have any technical capacity, you care about data sovereignty, or you operate at a scale where per-screen pricing hurts.

    +

    SwiftDisplay is open source (MIT licensed), self-hostable, runs on hardware you already own with no lock-in, and is meaningfully cheaper at higher screen counts. It is a better fit if you have any technical capacity, you care about data sovereignty, or you operate at a scale where per-screen pricing hurts.

    Quick comparison

    FeatureScreenTinkerAnthias
    FeatureSwiftDisplayAnthias
    Open sourceYes (MIT)Yes
    - + @@ -88,7 +88,7 @@

    * Live remote control 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. + 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.

    Where OptiSigns does well

    @@ -98,11 +98,11 @@
  • Documentation and support. Extensive tutorial library, responsive support team.
    • -

    Where ScreenTinker is the better choice

    +

    Where SwiftDisplay is the better choice

      -
    • Cost at scale. OptiSigns is around $11/screen/month on the Pro plan. At 15 devices that is $165/mo; ScreenTinker Pro is $99/mo. The gap widens as you add screens.
      • -
    • Self-hosting. If you cannot or will not put your signage data in a third-party cloud, ScreenTinker is one of the few real options. OptiSigns does not offer this.
      • -
    • Source access. MIT licensed on GitHub. Read the code, modify it, fork it.
      • +
    • Cost at scale. OptiSigns is around $11/screen/month on the Pro plan. At 15 devices that is $165/mo; SwiftDisplay Pro is $99/mo. The gap widens as you add screens.
      • +
    • Self-hosting. If you cannot or will not put your signage data in a third-party cloud, SwiftDisplay is one of the few real options. OptiSigns does not offer this.
      • +
    • Source access. MIT licensed on GitHub. Read the code, modify it, fork it.
    • Live remote control. Stream a live view of any display and inject taps or key events. Most cloud signage tools only show occasional screenshots.
    • Runs on hardware you already own. Native Android APK, web player works on any browser, Pi setup script, Windows-friendly, macOS-friendly - no proprietary player to buy.
    @@ -110,7 +110,7 @@

    Pricing example: 25 devices for one year

    • OptiSigns Pro: ~$3,300/year (25 x $11/mo)
      • -
    • ScreenTinker: Custom Enterprise plan or self-host at server cost only
      • +
    • SwiftDisplay: Custom Enterprise plan or self-host at server cost only
    @@ -119,23 +119,23 @@
  • How to set up digital signage on a Raspberry Pi
  • Free digital signage for Android TV and Fire TV
  • Self-hosted digital signage: complete guide
    • -
  • Compare: ScreenTinker vs Yodeck
    • -
  • Compare: ScreenTinker vs ScreenCloud
    • +
  • Compare: SwiftDisplay vs Yodeck
    • +
  • Compare: SwiftDisplay vs ScreenCloud
    • -

    Try ScreenTinker free

    +

    Try SwiftDisplay free

    Start a 14-day Pro trial. No credit card required.

    Start Free Trial - View on GitHub + View on GitHub
    -
    © 2026 ScreenTinker. All rights reserved.
    +
    © 2026 SwiftDisplay. All rights reserved.
    - GitHub + GitHub Discord Terms Privacy @@ -149,9 +149,9 @@ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ - { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://screentinker.com/" }, - { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Compare", "item": "https://screentinker.com/#compare" }, - { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "OptiSigns Alternative", "item": "https://screentinker.com/compare/optisigns-alternative.html" } + { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://swiftdisplay.com/" }, + { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Compare", "item": "https://swiftdisplay.com/#compare" }, + { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "OptiSigns Alternative", "item": "https://swiftdisplay.com/compare/optisigns-alternative.html" } ] } diff --git a/frontend/compare/screencloud-alternative.html b/frontend/compare/screencloud-alternative.html index 66b2a72..cc1f29f 100644 --- a/frontend/compare/screencloud-alternative.html +++ b/frontend/compare/screencloud-alternative.html @@ -3,23 +3,23 @@ - Best ScreenCloud Alternative (2026) - Free & Open Source | ScreenTinker - + Best ScreenCloud Alternative (2026) - Free & Open Source | SwiftDisplay + - + - - - - - + + + + + - - + + @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
    @@ -55,18 +55,18 @@ ScreenCloud Alternative -

    Best ScreenCloud Alternative (2026): ScreenTinker vs ScreenCloud

    +

    Best ScreenCloud Alternative (2026): SwiftDisplay vs ScreenCloud

    ScreenCloud is a polished enterprise digital signage platform - but pricing scales fast. Here is an honest comparison covering features, pricing, and where each fits best.

    The short answer

    ScreenCloud is a mature, well-designed cloud signage product targeted at mid-market and enterprise customers. It has strong app integrations (Slack, Power BI, Google Drive) and excellent support. It is also one of the most expensive options on the market.

    -

    ScreenTinker is open source (MIT licensed), self-hostable, and dramatically cheaper at scale. It is a better fit if you want to keep data on your own infrastructure, you have budget pressure, or your screen count makes ScreenCloud's per-screen pricing untenable.

    +

    SwiftDisplay is open source (MIT licensed), self-hostable, and dramatically cheaper at scale. It is a better fit if you want to keep data on your own infrastructure, you have budget pressure, or your screen count makes ScreenCloud's per-screen pricing untenable.

    Quick comparison

    FeatureScreenTinkerOptiSigns
    FeatureSwiftDisplayOptiSigns
    Open sourceYes (MIT)No
    - + @@ -88,7 +88,7 @@

    * Live remote control 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. + 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.

    Where ScreenCloud does well

    @@ -98,20 +98,20 @@
  • Studio (their content designer). Best-in-class WYSIWYG editor for non-designers.
    • -

    Where ScreenTinker is the better choice

    +

    Where SwiftDisplay is the better choice

      -
    • Cost. At 15 screens ScreenCloud runs roughly $300/mo and up depending on plan; ScreenTinker Pro is $99/mo. Over a year that is more than $2,000 in savings on a single deployment.
      • -
    • Self-hosting. ScreenCloud is cloud-only with no on-prem path. If your security team or compliance posture won't allow a third-party cloud, ScreenTinker is one of the few real options.
      • -
    • Source access. MIT licensed on GitHub. Audit, extend, fork - all permitted.
      • -
    • No hardware lock-in. ScreenCloud sells "ScreenCloud OS" hardware; ScreenTinker runs on whatever you have - Pi, Android TV, Fire Stick, kiosk PC, browser.
      • +
    • Cost. At 15 screens ScreenCloud runs roughly $300/mo and up depending on plan; SwiftDisplay Pro is $99/mo. Over a year that is more than $2,000 in savings on a single deployment.
      • +
    • Self-hosting. ScreenCloud is cloud-only with no on-prem path. If your security team or compliance posture won't allow a third-party cloud, SwiftDisplay is one of the few real options.
      • +
    • Source access. MIT licensed on GitHub. Audit, extend, fork - all permitted.
      • +
    • No hardware lock-in. ScreenCloud sells "ScreenCloud OS" hardware; SwiftDisplay runs on whatever you have - Pi, Android TV, Fire Stick, kiosk PC, browser.
    • Live remote control. Stream a live view of any display and inject taps or key events from the dashboard. Useful for remote troubleshooting without a site visit.

    Pricing example: 15 devices over 12 months

    • ScreenCloud (Pro plan): ~$3,600/year
      • -
    • ScreenTinker (Pro plan): $1,188/year
      • -
    • ScreenTinker (self-hosted): Server cost only, typically $5-50/month for a small VPS
      • +
    • SwiftDisplay (Pro plan): $1,188/year
      • +
    • SwiftDisplay (self-hosted): Server cost only, typically $5-50/month for a small VPS
    @@ -120,23 +120,23 @@
  • Self-hosted digital signage: complete guide
  • How to set up digital signage on a Raspberry Pi
  • Free digital signage for Android TV and Fire TV
    • -
  • Compare: ScreenTinker vs Yodeck
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  • Compare: ScreenTinker vs OptiSigns
    • +
  • Compare: SwiftDisplay vs Yodeck
    • +
  • Compare: SwiftDisplay vs OptiSigns
    • -

    Try ScreenTinker free

    +

    Try SwiftDisplay free

    Start a 14-day Pro trial. No credit card required.

    Start Free Trial - View on GitHub + View on GitHub
    -
    © 2026 ScreenTinker. All rights reserved.
    +
    © 2026 SwiftDisplay. All rights reserved.
    - GitHub + GitHub Discord Terms Privacy @@ -150,9 +150,9 @@ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ - { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://screentinker.com/" }, - { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Compare", "item": "https://screentinker.com/#compare" }, - { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "ScreenCloud Alternative", "item": "https://screentinker.com/compare/screencloud-alternative.html" } + { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://swiftdisplay.com/" }, + { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Compare", "item": "https://swiftdisplay.com/#compare" }, + { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "ScreenCloud Alternative", "item": "https://swiftdisplay.com/compare/screencloud-alternative.html" } ] } diff --git a/frontend/compare/xibo-alternative.html b/frontend/compare/xibo-alternative.html index 046ff80..a06c198 100644 --- a/frontend/compare/xibo-alternative.html +++ b/frontend/compare/xibo-alternative.html @@ -3,23 +3,23 @@ - Best Xibo Alternative (2026): ScreenTinker vs Xibo | ScreenTinker - + Best Xibo Alternative (2026): SwiftDisplay vs Xibo | SwiftDisplay + - + - - - - - + + + + + - - - + + + @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
    @@ -55,18 +55,18 @@ Xibo Alternative -

    Best Xibo Alternative (2026): ScreenTinker vs Xibo

    -

    Xibo is one of the oldest open-source digital signage projects. But its open-source edition ships only a Windows player - the Android, Samsung Tizen, and LG webOS players you probably want cost money. Here is an honest comparison with ScreenTinker.

    +

    Best Xibo Alternative (2026): SwiftDisplay vs Xibo

    +

    Xibo is one of the oldest open-source digital signage projects. But its open-source edition ships only a Windows player - the Android, Samsung Tizen, and LG webOS players you probably want cost money. Here is an honest comparison with SwiftDisplay.

    The short answer

    Xibo is a mature, well-documented signage platform that has been around since roughly 2010, with a strong community forum. Its CMS is open source under the AGPLv3 licence - but only the CMS and the Windows player are free. The Android, Tizen, and webOS players require paid perpetual per-device licences, and there is no free plan (the homepage funnels you into a 14-day trial and a paid cloud CMS).

    -

    ScreenTinker is open source (MIT licensed), self-hostable, and every player is free - Android TV, Fire TV, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Amazon Vega OS, Raspberry Pi, and any web browser. No per-device player licence, and there is a genuine free plan. It is the better fit if you want the mainstream players without buying licences, or you want a straightforward MIT codebase you can fork.

    +

    SwiftDisplay is open source (MIT licensed), self-hostable, and every player is free - Android TV, Fire TV, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Amazon Vega OS, Raspberry Pi, and any web browser. No per-device player licence, and there is a genuine free plan. It is the better fit if you want the mainstream players without buying licences, or you want a straightforward MIT codebase you can fork.

    Quick comparison

    FeatureScreenTinkerScreenCloud
    FeatureSwiftDisplayScreenCloud
    Open sourceYes (MIT)No
    - + @@ -90,7 +90,7 @@

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

    Where Xibo does well

    @@ -100,23 +100,23 @@
  • Windows-first deployments. If your fleet is Windows players, the free Windows player plus the free AGPLv3 CMS is a genuinely capable open-source stack.
    • -

    Where ScreenTinker is the better choice

    +

    Where SwiftDisplay is the better choice

      -
    • Every player is free. The players most people actually deploy - Android TV, Fire TV, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS - all cost money on Xibo as paid perpetual per-device licences. On ScreenTinker they are free, with no per-device player fee.
      • -
    • There is a real free plan. Xibo funnels you into a 14-day trial and a paid cloud CMS. ScreenTinker has a genuine free tier (1 device, 500MB) and free unlimited self-hosting.
      • +
    • Every player is free. The players most people actually deploy - Android TV, Fire TV, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS - all cost money on Xibo as paid perpetual per-device licences. On SwiftDisplay they are free, with no per-device player fee.
      • +
    • There is a real free plan. Xibo funnels you into a 14-day trial and a paid cloud CMS. SwiftDisplay has a genuine free tier (1 device, 500MB) and free unlimited self-hosting.
    • Broader player support out of the box. Amazon Vega OS, a first-class web player for any browser, and a free Raspberry Pi setup script - all included, no licence gate.
      • -
    • Live remote control. ScreenTinker streams a live view of an Android display and forwards taps and key events back to the device.
      • -
    • Simple MIT licence. ScreenTinker is MIT licensed on GitHub - audit it, extend it, or fork it without AGPL copyleft obligations.
      • +
    • Live remote control. SwiftDisplay streams a live view of an Android display and forwards taps and key events back to the device.
      • +
    • Simple MIT licence. SwiftDisplay is MIT licensed on GitHub - audit it, extend it, or fork it without AGPL copyleft obligations.

    Pricing snapshot

    -

    Xibo's CMS is free and open source, but the Android, Tizen, and webOS players carry paid perpetual per-device licences, and Xibo explicitly frames self-hosting as "typically a higher total cost of ownership than a plan" to steer you toward its paid cloud CMS. ScreenTinker charges nothing per player on any platform: the managed cloud is a flat $99/mo for 15 devices on Pro, and self-hosting is free and unlimited on a $5 VPS.

    +

    Xibo's CMS is free and open source, but the Android, Tizen, and webOS players carry paid perpetual per-device licences, and Xibo explicitly frames self-hosting as "typically a higher total cost of ownership than a plan" to steer you toward its paid cloud CMS. SwiftDisplay charges nothing per player on any platform: the managed cloud is a flat $99/mo for 15 devices on Pro, and self-hosting is free and unlimited on a $5 VPS.

    Related guides

    -

    Try ScreenTinker free

    +

    Try SwiftDisplay free

    Start a 14-day Pro trial. No credit card required.

    Start Free Trial - View on GitHub + View on GitHub
    -
    © 2026 ScreenTinker. All rights reserved.
    +
    © 2026 SwiftDisplay. All rights reserved.
    - GitHub + GitHub Discord Terms Privacy @@ -148,9 +148,9 @@ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ - { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://screentinker.com/" }, - { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Compare", "item": "https://screentinker.com/#compare" }, - { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Xibo Alternative", "item": "https://screentinker.com/compare/xibo-alternative.html" } + { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://swiftdisplay.com/" }, + { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Compare", "item": "https://swiftdisplay.com/#compare" }, + { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Xibo Alternative", "item": "https://swiftdisplay.com/compare/xibo-alternative.html" } ] } diff --git a/frontend/compare/yodeck-alternative.html b/frontend/compare/yodeck-alternative.html index d4a7a71..26b5075 100644 --- a/frontend/compare/yodeck-alternative.html +++ b/frontend/compare/yodeck-alternative.html @@ -3,23 +3,23 @@ - Best Yodeck Alternative (2026) - Free & Open Source | ScreenTinker - + Best Yodeck Alternative (2026) - Free & Open Source | SwiftDisplay + - + - - - - - + + + + + - - + + @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
    @@ -55,18 +55,18 @@ Yodeck Alternative -

    Best Yodeck Alternative (2026): ScreenTinker vs Yodeck

    +

    Best Yodeck Alternative (2026): SwiftDisplay vs Yodeck

    Looking for an open-source, self-hostable alternative to Yodeck? Here is an honest comparison covering pricing, features, platform support, and where each tool fits best.

    The short answer

    Yodeck is a polished, easy-to-use cloud digital signage product with a Pi player included on paid plans. It is a great fit if you want to plug in and go and you are happy with cloud-only hosting and per-screen pricing.

    -

    ScreenTinker is open source (MIT licensed), self-hostable, and runs on any screen you already own with no hardware lock-in. It is a better fit if you want to keep your data on your own infrastructure, avoid per-screen lock-in, or you have more than a handful of screens and want to control the cost curve.

    +

    SwiftDisplay is open source (MIT licensed), self-hostable, and runs on any screen you already own with no hardware lock-in. It is a better fit if you want to keep your data on your own infrastructure, avoid per-screen lock-in, or you have more than a handful of screens and want to control the cost curve.

    Quick comparison

    FeatureScreenTinkerXibo
    FeatureSwiftDisplayXibo
    Open sourceYes (MIT)Yes (AGPLv3, CMS)
    - + @@ -88,7 +88,7 @@

    * Live remote control 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. + 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.

    Where Yodeck does well

    @@ -98,17 +98,17 @@
  • Templates. A large pre-built template library for menus, lobby boards, and announcements.
    • -

    Where ScreenTinker is the better choice

    +

    Where SwiftDisplay is the better choice

    • You need data sovereignty. If your content includes PII, internal documents, or you operate in regulated industries (healthcare, government, finance), self-hosting is the only way to keep data off a third-party cloud. Yodeck cannot do this.
      • -
    • You have more than a handful of screens. Per-screen pricing scales linearly. ScreenTinker Pro is flat at $99/mo for 15 devices, and self-hosters pay nothing per device. At 50+ screens the total cost difference is significant.
      • -
    • You want platform flexibility. ScreenTinker runs on any device with a browser - Smart TVs, ChromeOS, kiosk PCs, even old Macs. You are not locked into a specific Pi SKU.
      • -
    • You want to read or modify the source. ScreenTinker is MIT licensed on GitHub. Audit the code, extend it, or fork it.
      • -
    • You want live remote control. ScreenTinker streams a live screenshot feed and forwards touches and key events back to the device. Yodeck only takes occasional screenshots.
      • +
    • You have more than a handful of screens. Per-screen pricing scales linearly. SwiftDisplay Pro is flat at $99/mo for 15 devices, and self-hosters pay nothing per device. At 50+ screens the total cost difference is significant.
      • +
    • You want platform flexibility. SwiftDisplay runs on any device with a browser - Smart TVs, ChromeOS, kiosk PCs, even old Macs. You are not locked into a specific Pi SKU.
      • +
    • You want to read or modify the source. SwiftDisplay is MIT licensed on GitHub. Audit the code, extend it, or fork it.
      • +
    • You want live remote control. SwiftDisplay streams a live screenshot feed and forwards touches and key events back to the device. Yodeck only takes occasional screenshots.

    Pricing snapshot

    -

    Yodeck charges per screen per month, typically $8/screen/mo on the standard plan with annual billing. ScreenTinker Pro is a flat $99/mo for 15 devices. Crossover happens around 12-13 screens; above that ScreenTinker is meaningfully cheaper. Self-hosters pay nothing per device.

    +

    Yodeck charges per screen per month, typically $8/screen/mo on the standard plan with annual billing. SwiftDisplay Pro is a flat $99/mo for 15 devices. Crossover happens around 12-13 screens; above that SwiftDisplay is meaningfully cheaper. Self-hosters pay nothing per device.

    Related guides

    @@ -116,23 +116,23 @@
  • How to set up digital signage on a Raspberry Pi
  • Free digital signage for Android TV and Fire TV
  • Self-hosted digital signage: complete guide
    • -
  • Compare: ScreenTinker vs ScreenCloud
    • -
  • Compare: ScreenTinker vs OptiSigns
    • +
  • Compare: SwiftDisplay vs ScreenCloud
    • +
  • Compare: SwiftDisplay vs OptiSigns
    • -

    Try ScreenTinker free

    +

    Try SwiftDisplay free

    Start a 14-day Pro trial. No credit card required.

    Start Free Trial - View on GitHub + View on GitHub
    -
    © 2026 ScreenTinker. All rights reserved.
    +
    © 2026 SwiftDisplay. All rights reserved.
    - GitHub + GitHub Discord Terms Privacy @@ -146,9 +146,9 @@ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ - { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://screentinker.com/" }, - { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Compare", "item": "https://screentinker.com/#compare" }, - { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Yodeck Alternative", "item": "https://screentinker.com/compare/yodeck-alternative.html" } + { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://swiftdisplay.com/" }, + { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Compare", "item": "https://swiftdisplay.com/#compare" }, + { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Yodeck Alternative", "item": "https://swiftdisplay.com/compare/yodeck-alternative.html" } ] } diff --git a/frontend/guides/digital-signage-android-tv.html b/frontend/guides/digital-signage-android-tv.html index 46db68e..7f2ce34 100644 --- a/frontend/guides/digital-signage-android-tv.html +++ b/frontend/guides/digital-signage-android-tv.html @@ -3,23 +3,23 @@ - Free Digital Signage for Android TV & Fire TV (2026) | ScreenTinker - + Free Digital Signage for Android TV & Fire TV (2026) | SwiftDisplay + - + - + - - + + - + @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
    @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@

    Free Digital Signage for Android TV and Fire TV (2026)

    -

    Turn any Android TV box, Apolosign player, or Amazon Fire Stick into a fully managed digital signage display using the free ScreenTinker APK.

    +

    Turn any Android TV box, Apolosign player, or Amazon Fire Stick into a fully managed digital signage display using the free SwiftDisplay APK.

    What works

      @@ -67,29 +67,29 @@

    Step 1: Get the APK

    -

    Download the ScreenTinker APK from screentinker.com/download/apk. The latest signed release is hosted directly so you do not need a Play Store or App Store account.

    +

    Download the SwiftDisplay APK from swiftdisplay.com/download/apk. The latest signed release is hosted directly so you do not need a Play Store or App Store account.

    Step 2: Sideload onto the device

    On Android TV

    -

    The easiest path is to install the Downloader app from the Google Play Store on the TV, then enter the URL https://screentinker.com/download/apk. Downloader fetches the APK and walks you through installing it. You will be prompted once to "allow installs from this source" - say yes.

    +

    The easiest path is to install the Downloader app from the Google Play Store on the TV, then enter the URL https://swiftdisplay.com/download/apk. Downloader fetches the APK and walks you through installing it. You will be prompted once to "allow installs from this source" - say yes.

    On Fire TV / Fire Stick

    -

    Install Downloader from the Amazon App Store. In Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options, enable Apps from Unknown Sources. Open Downloader, enter https://screentinker.com/download/apk, and install.

    +

    Install Downloader from the Amazon App Store. In Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options, enable Apps from Unknown Sources. Open Downloader, enter https://swiftdisplay.com/download/apk, and install.

    On Apolosign / commercial Android signage hardware

    These devices typically expose a system file manager. Plug in a USB drive containing the APK, open the file manager, and tap the APK to install. Some Apolosign units allow direct URL install via the built-in browser.

    Step 3: Pair the device

    -

    Launch the ScreenTinker app. The first time it runs, you will be asked to grant a few permissions:

    +

    Launch the SwiftDisplay app. The first time it runs, you will be asked to grant a few permissions:

    • Display over other apps - so the player can stay fullscreen
    • Storage - for the local content cache
    • Accessibility service (optional) - enables remote touch and key injection from the dashboard
    -

    The app will then show a 6-digit pairing code. Sign in to your ScreenTinker dashboard, click + Add Display, and enter the code.

    +

    The app will then show a 6-digit pairing code. Sign in to your SwiftDisplay dashboard, click + Add Display, and enter the code.

    Step 4: Push content

    -

    Same as any other ScreenTinker display:

    +

    Same as any other SwiftDisplay display:

    1. Upload media in the Content Library
    2. Build a Playlist
      3. @@ -99,7 +99,7 @@

      Kiosk mode tips

      For unattended displays you generally want the device to boot straight into the player with no way for someone to back out:

    @@ -132,9 +132,9 @@
    -
    © 2026 ScreenTinker. All rights reserved.
    +
    © 2026 SwiftDisplay. All rights reserved.
    - GitHub + GitHub Discord Terms Privacy @@ -148,9 +148,9 @@ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ - { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://screentinker.com/" }, - { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Guides", "item": "https://screentinker.com/" }, - { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Android TV and Fire TV Signage", "item": "https://screentinker.com/guides/digital-signage-android-tv.html" } + { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://swiftdisplay.com/" }, + { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Guides", "item": "https://swiftdisplay.com/" }, + { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Android TV and Fire TV Signage", "item": "https://swiftdisplay.com/guides/digital-signage-android-tv.html" } ] } diff --git a/frontend/guides/open-source-digital-signage.html b/frontend/guides/open-source-digital-signage.html index 0629d95..7bf891d 100644 --- a/frontend/guides/open-source-digital-signage.html +++ b/frontend/guides/open-source-digital-signage.html @@ -3,23 +3,23 @@ - Open Source Digital Signage Software - Free & Self-Hosted (2026) | ScreenTinker - + Open Source Digital Signage Software - Free & Self-Hosted (2026) | SwiftDisplay + - + - + - - - + + + - - + + @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
    @@ -56,23 +56,23 @@

    Open Source Digital Signage Software: Free & Self-Hosted (2026)

    -

    Open source digital signage lets you own your content, skip per-screen subscription fees, and run your screens on your own terms. Here is what it means, why it matters, and how ScreenTinker fits in.

    +

    Open source digital signage lets you own your content, skip per-screen subscription fees, and run your screens on your own terms. Here is what it means, why it matters, and how SwiftDisplay fits in.

    What is open-source digital signage?

    Open-source digital signage is signage software whose source code is publicly available under a permissive license, so anyone can inspect, run, modify, and redistribute it. Instead of renting access to a closed cloud platform, you get the actual application - the content management system (CMS) that schedules and pushes content, plus the players that run on your screens.

    -

    ScreenTinker is an open-source digital signage CMS released under the MIT license. That license is about as permissive as it gets: you can audit the code, fork it, extend it, and deploy it commercially with no strings attached. You can run it as a managed cloud service or self-host it on a server you control - the same codebase either way.

    +

    SwiftDisplay is an open-source digital signage CMS released under the MIT license. That license is about as permissive as it gets: you can audit the code, fork it, extend it, and deploy it commercially with no strings attached. You can run it as a managed cloud service or self-host it on a server you control - the same codebase either way.

    Why choose open source over cloud SaaS?

    • Data ownership. With a self-hosted open-source deployment, your content, schedules, device list, and logs live on infrastructure you control - not in a vendor's cloud. For healthcare, finance, government, and education, that is often a hard requirement.
      • -
    • No per-screen fees. Closed SaaS products charge a recurring fee for every screen, typically $5-15/screen/month. Self-hosting ScreenTinker replaces that with a flat server cost - a $5 VPS can run hundreds of screens.
      • +
    • No per-screen fees. Closed SaaS products charge a recurring fee for every screen, typically $5-15/screen/month. Self-hosting SwiftDisplay replaces that with a flat server cost - a $5 VPS can run hundreds of screens.
    • No vendor lock-in. If a cloud vendor raises prices, pivots, or shuts down, your deployment goes with it. With MIT-licensed source you own your copy and control your own roadmap.
    • Auditable and MIT-licensed. You can read every line, run a security review, and satisfy procurement teams that need to know exactly what runs on the network.
    • Self-host or cloud. Open source does not force you onto your own servers. Start on the hosted free plan to evaluate, then self-host when you are ready - or stay on the cloud if you prefer managed hosting.
    -

    What ScreenTinker gives you

    -

    ScreenTinker is a full digital signage platform, not just a media player. Everything below is in the open-source project:

    +

    What SwiftDisplay gives you

    +

    SwiftDisplay is a full digital signage platform, not just a media player. Everything below is in the open-source project:

    • Content and scheduling: playlists, scheduling and dayparting, content expiry, and multi-zone layouts.
    • Multi-screen: video walls with multi-screen sync, group sync, kiosk mode, and offline-native playback that keeps running when the network drops.
      • @@ -87,7 +87,7 @@
    FeatureScreenTinkerYodeck
    FeatureSwiftDisplayYodeck
    Open sourceYes (MIT)No
    - + @@ -103,34 +103,34 @@
    ConcernScreenTinker (open source)Cloud SaaS (Yodeck / ScreenCloud / OptiSigns)
    ConcernSwiftDisplay (open source)Cloud SaaS (Yodeck / ScreenCloud / OptiSigns)
    License / source accessOpen source (MIT)Closed / proprietary
    -

    How ScreenTinker compares to other open-source options

    -

    ScreenTinker is not the only open-source signage project - the two best-known alternatives are Xibo and Anthias (formerly Screenly OSE).

    -

    vs Xibo: Xibo is open source on the server side, but its player apps are not all free - the Android, Tizen, and webOS players are paid licenses. With ScreenTinker every player is free on every platform. See the ScreenTinker vs Xibo comparison.

    -

    vs Anthias: Anthias is a lightweight single-screen player built for one Raspberry Pi at a time, without a true multi-device fleet CMS. ScreenTinker is a modern multi-device platform - manage Android TV, Fire TV, Tizen, webOS, Vega, Pi, and browsers from one dashboard. See the ScreenTinker vs Anthias comparison.

    +

    How SwiftDisplay compares to other open-source options

    +

    SwiftDisplay is not the only open-source signage project - the two best-known alternatives are Xibo and Anthias (formerly Screenly OSE).

    +

    vs Xibo: Xibo is open source on the server side, but its player apps are not all free - the Android, Tizen, and webOS players are paid licenses. With SwiftDisplay every player is free on every platform. See the SwiftDisplay vs Xibo comparison.

    +

    vs Anthias: Anthias is a lightweight single-screen player built for one Raspberry Pi at a time, without a true multi-device fleet CMS. SwiftDisplay is a modern multi-device platform - manage Android TV, Fire TV, Tizen, webOS, Vega, Pi, and browsers from one dashboard. See the SwiftDisplay vs Anthias comparison.

    Getting started

    The fastest path is the hosted free plan - one device, no server to run. When you are ready to self-host, clone the repo:

    - 
    git clone https://github.com/screentinker/screentinker.git
-cd screentinker/server
+    
    git clone https://github.com/swiftdisplay/swiftdisplay.git
+cd swiftdisplay/server
 npm install
 cp .env.example .env
 # edit .env with your domain, JWT_SECRET, and SELF_HOSTED=true
 node server.js
    
-    
    ScreenTinker runs on Node.js with a SQLite database, so a $5 VPS is enough to manage hundreds of screens. Full deployment details are in the GitHub README, and the self-hosted guide walks through reverse proxy, TLS, and backups.
    
+    
    SwiftDisplay runs on Node.js with a SQLite database, so a $5 VPS is enough to manage hundreds of screens. Full deployment details are in the GitHub README, and the self-hosted guide walks through reverse proxy, TLS, and backups.
    
 
     
    Frequently asked questions
    
-    
    Is ScreenTinker really free and open source?
    
-    
    Yes. ScreenTinker is released under the MIT license, so the full source code is public and you can audit, fork, and extend it. Self-hosting is free with unlimited devices; the managed cloud has a free plan plus paid tiers if you prefer hosted convenience.
    
+    
    Is SwiftDisplay really free and open source?
    
+    
    Yes. SwiftDisplay is released under the MIT license, so the full source code is public and you can audit, fork, and extend it. Self-hosting is free with unlimited devices; the managed cloud has a free plan plus paid tiers if you prefer hosted convenience.
    
     
    What does the MIT license let me do?
    
     
    The MIT license lets you run, modify, and redistribute the software - including commercially - with essentially no restrictions beyond keeping the copyright notice. You can build custom widgets, integrate it into your own systems, and white-label it.
    
     
    Do I have to self-host to use open-source digital signage?
    
-    
    No. Open source means the code is available if you want it, but you can still use ScreenTinker's managed cloud. Many teams start on the hosted free plan and self-host later once their screen count grows.
    
+    
    No. Open source means the code is available if you want it, but you can still use SwiftDisplay's managed cloud. Many teams start on the hosted free plan and self-host later once their screen count grows.
    
     
    Are all the player apps free?
    
     
    Yes. Android TV / Fire TV, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Amazon Vega OS, Raspberry Pi, and the browser-based web player are all free on every platform, with no per-player license.
    
-    
    How is ScreenTinker different from Xibo?
    
-    
    Both are open source on the server, but Xibo charges license fees for its Android, Tizen, and webOS players. ScreenTinker keeps every player free on every platform.
    
+    
    How is SwiftDisplay different from Xibo?
    
+    
    Both are open source on the server, but Xibo charges license fees for its Android, Tizen, and webOS players. SwiftDisplay keeps every player free on every platform.
    
     
    How many screens can a self-hosted server handle?
    
-    
    ScreenTinker runs on Node.js and SQLite, which is efficient. A small $5/month VPS can comfortably manage hundreds of screens; larger fleets just need a bit more CPU, RAM, and storage.
    
+    
    SwiftDisplay runs on Node.js and SQLite, which is efficient. A small $5/month VPS can comfortably manage hundreds of screens; larger fleets just need a bit more CPU, RAM, and storage.
    
 
     
    
       
    Related guides
    
@@ -138,9 +138,9 @@ node server.js
  • What is digital signage? A complete guide
  • Self-hosted digital signage: complete guide
  • How to set up digital signage on a Raspberry Pi
    • -
  • Compare: ScreenTinker vs Xibo
    • -
  • Compare: ScreenTinker vs Anthias
    • -
  • Compare: ScreenTinker vs Yodeck
    • +
  • Compare: SwiftDisplay vs Xibo
    • +
  • Compare: SwiftDisplay vs Anthias
    • +
  • Compare: SwiftDisplay vs Yodeck
    • @@ -148,14 +148,14 @@ node server.js

    Start with open-source signage

    Try the hosted free plan in under a minute, or clone the repo and self-host today.

    Start Free - View on GitHub + View on GitHub