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Head-to-head · Digital Signage Software

PiSignage vs ScreenTinker

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score PiSignage #6 in Digital Signage Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit PiSignage
ScreenTinker #58 in Digital Signage Software 3.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ScreenTinker

PiSignage leads on 1 check, ScreenTinker on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePiSignage · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly ScreenTinker
  • Most featuresPiSignage · 3 of 3

PiSignage scores higher on our rubric for digital signage software: 8.7 against 3.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #58.

ScreenTinker leads on screen limit: 5 screens versus 1 screens. PiSignage offers mobile app; ScreenTinker doesn't.

PiSignage is the better fit for lowest-cost open-source deployments. ScreenTinker is the better fit for small teams wanting free video-wall features.

  • PiSignage fits best

    Lowest-cost open-source deployments

  • ScreenTinker fits best

    Small teams wanting free video-wall features

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Side by side

Feature PiSignage 8.7/10 Visit ↗ ScreenTinker 3.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 3.5
Ranking #6 in Digital Signage Software #58 in Digital Signage Software
Best for Lowest-cost open-source deployments Small teams wanting free video-wall features
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $39/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, Linux, Android
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PiSignage 3/3 · ScreenTinker 2/3
Offline playback ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Mobile app ✓ (best) —
Specs
Screen limit 1 screens 5 screens (best)
Content types images, videos, audio, documents, HTML, web links, livestreams, Media RSS, PDF, text images, video, PDF, YouTube, webpages, RSS, text, HTML, widgets
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 with multi-zone layouts, scheduling, and offline playback
  • Video walls include bezel compensation and remote screen control
  • Self-hosted deployment, API access, and broad platform support
Cons
  • The free plan is limited to 1 screen
  • Paid pricing is billed annually
  • Some capabilities depend on compatible players and deployments
  • Free plan is limited to 1 device and 500 MB of storage
  • Pro costs $99/month for up to 15 devices
  • No separate mobile management app; the dashboard is browser-based
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,…

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ScreenTinker is open-source digital signage software for businesses, schools, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and other teams managing one or more displays. It supports cloud-hosted and self-hosted deployments for TVs, video walls,…

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  1. PiSignageDigital Signage Software 8.7Free plan
  2. ScreenTinkerDigital Signage Software 3.5Free plan · 14-day trial

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

  • ScreenTinker — where it wins

    • Free plan with multi-zone layouts, scheduling, and offline playback
    • Video walls include bezel compensation and remote screen control
    • Self-hosted deployment, API access, and broad platform support

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 1 device and 500 MB of storage
    • Pro costs $99/month for up to 15 devices
    • No separate mobile management app; the dashboard is browser-based

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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