PiSignage vs MediaSignage

PiSignage8.7Visit MMediaSignage8.3Visit

Higher score PiSignage #6 in Digital Signage Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit PiSignage

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M MediaSignage #10 in Digital Signage Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit MediaSignage

• PiSignage fits best

  Lowest-cost open-source deployments

• MediaSignage fits best

  Free, broad multi-platform signage

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Side by side

Feature	PiSignage 8.7/10 Visit ↗	MMediaSignage 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.3
Ranking	#6 in Digital Signage Software	#10 in Digital Signage Software
Best for	Lowest-cost open-source deployments	Free, broad multi-platform signage
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	5 integrations	90+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PiSignage 3/3 · MediaSignage 3/3
Offline playback	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Mobile app	✓	✓
Specs
Screen limit	1 screens	Not checked yet
Content types	images, videos, audio, documents, HTML, web links, livestreams, Media RSS, PDF, text	images, video, text, web content, HTML5, RSS, MRSS, weather, social media, live streaming, JSON, XML
User roles	Advanced	Advanced
Our review
Pros	Free option with a 1-screen limit and a $1.67 annual-equivalent plan Offline playback, scheduling, monitoring, and remote playlist deployment Open source, self-hosting, REST API access, and advanced layouts	Free plan supports up to 3 screens with remote control Runs across web, desktop, mobile, Android, and Linux platforms Offline playback, kiosk support, APIs, and proof-of-play reporting
Cons	The free plan is limited to 1 screen Paid pricing is billed annually Some capabilities depend on compatible players and deployments	The free plan includes only 1 GB of cloud storage Advanced scheduling and analytics require the Plus+ plan Proof-of-play and multi-user privileges require Enterprise
Our verdict	PiSignage is digital signage software for businesses, schools, offices, retail locations, hospitality venues, and other organizations managing connected screens. It supports uploads for images, videos, audio, documents, web links,… Read the review →	MediaSignage is a digital signage platform for businesses, schools, retailers, restaurants, and other organizations managing one or more displays. Its mediaCLOUD service combines a browser-based SignStudio visual editor with playlists,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PiSignage — where it wins

  • Free option with a 1-screen limit and a $1.67 annual-equivalent plan
  • Offline playback, scheduling, monitoring, and remote playlist deployment
  • Open source, self-hosting, REST API access, and advanced layouts

  Where it doesn't

  • The free plan is limited to 1 screen
  • Paid pricing is billed annually
  • Some capabilities depend on compatible players and deployments

• MediaSignage — where it wins

  • Free plan supports up to 3 screens with remote control
  • Runs across web, desktop, mobile, Android, and Linux platforms
  • Offline playback, kiosk support, APIs, and proof-of-play reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • The free plan includes only 1 GB of cloud storage
  • Advanced scheduling and analytics require the Plus+ plan
  • Proof-of-play and multi-user privileges require Enterprise

• PiSignage8.7/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost, flexible choice for open-source signage deployments.

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• MMediaSignage8.3/10 · Free plan

  A broad, free-to-start signage platform with strong playback and integration coverage.

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