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Head-to-head · Digital Signage Software

ScreenTinker vs PiSignage

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score ScreenTinker #4 in Digital Signage Software 8.3/10 Free plan · paid from $39/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ScreenTinker
PiSignage #6 in Digital Signage Software 7.7/10 Free plan · paid from $1.67/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit PiSignage

ScreenTinker leads on 1 check, PiSignage on 2, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreScreenTinker · 8.3/10
  • Lowest starting pricePiSignage · $1.67/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPiSignage · 3 of 3

ScreenTinker scores higher on our rubric for digital signage software: 8.3 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

PiSignage is cheaper to start at $1.67/mo against $39/mo. ScreenTinker leads on screen limit: 5 screens versus 1 screens. PiSignage offers mobile app; ScreenTinker doesn't.

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

  • ScreenTinker fits best

    Small teams wanting free video-wall features

  • PiSignage fits best

    Lowest-cost open-source deployments

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Side by side

Feature ScreenTinker 8.3/10 Visit ↗ PiSignage 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.7
Ranking #4 in Digital Signage Software #6 in Digital Signage Software
Best for Small teams wanting free video-wall features Lowest-cost open-source deployments
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $39/mo $1.67/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux, Android Web, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 8 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ScreenTinker 2/3 · PiSignage 3/3
Offline playback ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Mobile app — ✓ (best)
Specs
Screen limit 5 screens (best) 1 screens
Content types images, video, PDF, YouTube, webpages, RSS, text, HTML, widgets images, videos, audio, documents, HTML, web links, livestreams, Media RSS, PDF, text
User roles Advanced Advanced
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • The free plan is limited to 1 screen
  • Paid pricing is billed annually
  • Some capabilities depend on compatible players and deployments
Our verdict

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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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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  1. ScreenTinkerDigital Signage Software 8.3Free plan · paid from $39/mo · 14-day trial
  2. PiSignageDigital Signage Software 7.7Free plan · paid from $1.67/mo (annual)

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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
  • ScreenTinker8.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $39/mo · 14-day trial

    A capable open-source signage option, strongest for small teams using free video-wall features.

    Visit ScreenTinkerFull verdict →
  • PiSignage7.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $1.67/mo (annual)

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

    Visit PiSignageFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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