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Keinage

Free#141 of 207 in Digital Signage Software

Keinage: A free, self-hosted signage system for developers who want API control. Ranked #141 of 207 in Digital Signage Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for developers wanting free self-hosted signage.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Developers wanting free self-hosted signage
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free and open source under the Apache License 2.0
- Real-time updates, scheduling, templates, and API-driven boards
- Docker Compose deployment with local or S3-compatible storage
Where it doesn't
- Platform coverage centers on web and self-hosted deployments
- Self-hosting requires Docker Compose and storage administration
- The product is more technical than hosted signage services

Our verdict on Keinage

Keinage is an open-source digital signage web application for clinics, restaurants, stores, offices, and event venues. It lets teams create display boards from signage templates, manage media and messages in a browser, and publish content to display devices. Supported content includes JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, MP4, WebM, text, clocks, weather, call numbers, and QR codes. Developers and technical teams get a free self-hosted option with source code available under the Apache License 2.0.

Its standout feature is the combination of real-time publishing and programmatic control. Server-Sent Events update displays in real time, while scheduled media and messages support time-based content changes. API-driven board updates can fit custom workflows, and role options include owner, shared-user, admin, and general access. Integrations include OpenWeather, Stripe Billing, S3-compatible storage, Google OAuth/OIDC, and SMTP, giving teams several ways to connect identity, weather, billing, storage, and email services.

Keinage suits organizations that want ownership of deployment and content storage rather than a conventional hosted signage subscription. Docker Compose supports the self-hosting model, with media stored locally or through S3-compatible storage. The product’s coverage is centered on web administration and self-hosted infrastructure, so teams seeking a fully managed, broadly distributed signage platform may prefer an alternative. Choose Keinage when free licensing, developer control, API access, and configurable storage matter most; avoid it if your priority is minimizing infrastructure responsibility.

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Keinage pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Keinage fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Screen limit	Not verified
Offline playback	Not verified
Content types	JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, MP4, WebM, text, clocks, weather, call numbers, QR codes
User roles	Advanced
API access	Yes
Mobile app	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Compliance & security	2FA
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: OpenWeather, Stripe Billing, S3-compatible storage, Google OAuth/OIDC, SMTP
Pricing	Free plan
Website	keinage.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

Keinage integrations

Keinage lists 5 integrations on its own site.

OpenWeather
Stripe Billing
S3-compatible storage
Google OAuth/OIDC
SMTP

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