Screenstead review
A focused signage platform with collaborative controls, offline playback, and flexible publishing.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Screenstead is digital signage software for churches, schools, offices, restaurants, events, and other organizations managing connected displays. Its web console and mobile apps support media uploads, playlist creation, scheduled or immediate publishing, screen grouping, playback monitoring, and updates from a camera roll. Content can include photos, videos, live HLS streams, layouts, websites, and dashboards, with players for Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV, and supported browsers.
Pricing is straightforward but entirely paid. The Monthly plan costs $10 USD per screen per month, includes every feature, allows cancellation anytime, and supports adding or removing screens. The Annual plan costs $99 USD per screen per year and includes every feature while saving 17% compared with monthly billing. The Founding Member plan costs $79 USD per screen per year, with pricing guaranteed through December 31, 2028. A 14-day free trial is available. Storage connections cover Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Box, while web, iOS, and Android access supports publishing across devices.
Screenstead stands out when display operations need more than basic playlist rotation. Offline-safe playback uses durable caching on Apple TV and Android TV; remote controls and screen health monitoring help manage displays, while power scheduling, synchronized video walls, and live HLS streams extend the platform beyond static content. Playbook workflows add structure for events and presentations. Teams needing a focused signage system with location grouping and permissions should find the feature set well aligned. Organizations requiring wider integrations, or availability in the EEA or UK, should consider an alternative.
Screenstead pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Offline-safe playback with durable caching on Apple TV and Android TV
- Screen groups, permissions, and multiple locations support collaboration
- Playbooks add presenter notes, checklists, and pacing timers
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid access starts at $10 per screen monthly
- Integrations are limited to Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Box
- Not currently offered to residents of the EEA or UK
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