No. 43of 207 ·Digital Signage Software

Anthias

Web · Linux · Self-hosted · API

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Anthias is ranked #43 of 207 in digital signage software on Freedom251. It runs on API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

Anthias plans and pricing

All plans

Anthias Free Free, forever Free and open source · self-hosted · no per-screen fees anthias.screenly.io · 12 Oct 2026

Compared on digital signage software

Free plan: Yes
Offline playback: Yes
Content types: images, videos, web pages, YouTube, live streams
User roles: basic
API access: Yes
Mobile app: No

Best Anthias alternatives

See all 20

Two bars OptiSigns Free tier No. 1$9/mo8.4 One bar Yodeck Free tier No. 2$8/mo8.1 Two bars EasySignage Free tier No. 3$7/mo8.1 One bar Play Digital Signage Free tier No. 4Free7.8 One bar DigitalSignage.com Free tier No. 5$3/mo7.8 One bar NEXON Vision Free tier No. 6€3/mo7.8

The record

Purpose: Anthias is a self-hosted digital signage platform for displaying content on Raspberry Pi and PC hardware.
Content: It can display photos, videos, web pages, YouTube videos, and live video feeds.
Scheduling: Assets can be scheduled by date range, weekday, and time of day, with control over playback duration and playlist order.
Dashboard: A web dashboard on the local network lets users manage content, preview assets, view device information, and restart or shut down the player.
Automation: The on-device REST API supports managing assets, device settings, backups, and integrations over HTTP.
Integrations: Anthias supports fleet deployment and over-the-air updates through balena, and its API can connect it to user scripts and tools.
Hardware: Supported hardware includes Raspberry Pi 2 through 5 and 64-bit x86 PCs; generic 64-bit ARM boards are supported on a best-effort basis.
Security: Dashboard password protection is optional and off by default, and HTTPS can be enabled with a local certificate, Let's Encrypt certificate, or a user-provided certificate.
API security: The API does not require a token by default and is intended for trusted local networks; the documentation advises against exposing its HTTP port directly to the public internet.
Compliance resources: Screenly's Anthias Trust Center provides software bills of materials for JavaScript and Python components.
Support: Anthias is community-supported through its forum and GitHub issues; the FAQ directs users seeking professional support to Screenly.
Notable limit: Each Anthias instance manages one screen with its own dashboard; centralized multi-screen management is provided by Screenly instead.
Audience: The maker recommends Anthias for people comfortable managing individual devices who want a free, self-hosted solution.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Digital Signage Software in 2026#43 of 207

Is Anthias yours?

Claim it for free: prove the domain, then correct facts, plans and screenshots. An editor reviews every change.

Claim it free Promote Anthias

Sources

anthias.screenly.io· checked 12 Oct 2026
anthias.screenly.io/features/· checked 12 Oct 2026
anthias.screenly.io/api/· checked 12 Oct 2026
anthias.screenly.io/get-started/· checked 12 Oct 2026
trust.screenly.io/product/anthias/· checked 12 Oct 2026
anthias.screenly.io/faq/· checked 12 Oct 2026