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PiSignage
What PiSignage is
PiSignage is digital signage software for managing screens and presenting content. It supports images, video, audio, documents, HTML, web links, livestreams, Media RSS, PDFs, and text, with offline playback for times when a screen is not connected. Scheduling tools include calendar views, dayparting, and TV-off schedules. The platform offers API access, a mobile app, and advanced user roles. Supported options include Raspberry Pi, Android TV, Amazon devices, browsers, Linux, and desktops. The first two screens are free, with two player licenses and two lifetime subscriptions included. Paid plans are billed annually: a new player costs $35 a year, and an existing player costs $20 a year from the second year onward. Customers choose and own their hardware, and there are no long-term contracts. PiSignage also offers a white-label server with customized branding, domain, and interface, and supports combining an electronic queuing application with the platform.
Who it suits
PiSignage suits organizations that need to schedule and manage digital signage across one or many screens. Its range of content formats, device options, and offline playback may also suit teams with varied display setups.
What it does well
- First two screens are free forever.
- Supports offline playback.
- Schedules include calendar views and dayparting.
- API access and a mobile app are available.
- Customers choose and own their hardware.
What to know first
- Paid plans are billed annually.
- A new player costs $35 a year.
- No long-term contracts are listed as a con.
Limits
The free tier includes two player licenses and two lifetime subscriptions, covering the first two screens. A New Player plan includes one player license, one yearly subscription, and 12 credits; Existing Player includes 12 credits from the second year onward.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Players | 2 screens | On request |
| New Player | Billed annually at $35; displayed as $3/month · 1 player license · 12 credits | $35 a year |
| Existing Player | Second year onwards; billed annually at $20; displayed as $1.67/month · 12 credits | $20 a year |
As pisignage.com lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the PiSignage website
- Use the two free player licenses or choose a paid player plan
- Select compatible hardware such as Raspberry Pi, Android TV, Amazon devices, browsers, Linux, or desktops
- Install the player on your chosen hardware
- Add and schedule signage content
- Manage screens through the web service, API, or mobile app
Verdict
PiSignage combines screen management, scheduling, offline playback, and support for multiple content types and device options. The free allowance covers two screens; paid pricing is per player and billed annually.
Questions
Does PiSignage have a free plan?
Yes. The first two screens are free forever, with two player licenses and two lifetime subscriptions.
What are PiSignage's paid prices?
A New Player costs $35.00 per year, displayed as $3 per month. An Existing Player costs $20.00 per year from the second year onward, displayed as $1.67 per month.
Which platforms and hardware are supported?
Supported options include Android, Linux, Raspberry Pi, Android TV, Amazon devices, browsers, desktops, and API access.
Can PiSignage play content offline?
Yes. Offline playback is available.
What content can PiSignage display?
It supports images, videos, audio, documents, HTML, web links, livestreams, Media RSS, PDFs, and text.
Are there long-term contracts or required hardware?
There are no long-term contracts. Customers choose and own their hardware, with no vendor lock-in.
Facts from PiSignage's own pages
- API access
- Yes · pisignage.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Billing options
- Pricing offers monthly and yearly views, with paid plans billed annually. · pisignage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Company history
- PiSignage says it has been used as an industry standard since 2015. · pisignage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Content types
- Users can upload images, videos, audio, and documents, plus use weblinks and livestreams. · pisignage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Contract terms
- There are no long-term contracts. · pisignage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · pisignage.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Free screen limit
- The first 2 screens are free forever. · pisignage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free tier limits
- The free tier includes 2 player licenses and 2 lifetime subscriptions. · pisignage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Hardware policy
- Customers choose and own their hardware, with no vendor lock-in. · pisignage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integration support
- PiSignage describes combining an electronic queuing application with its platform. · pisignage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Mobile app
- Yes · pisignage.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Offline playback
- Files are stored on the player so content can play while offline. · pisignage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Deployment scale
- The service says it can scale from one local-shop screen to thousands globally. · pisignage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Scheduling features
- Scheduling includes calendar views, dayparting, and TV-off schedules. · pisignage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Screen limit
- 1 · pisignage.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Security claim
- PiSignage describes its solution as secure and robust. · pisignage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Starting price
- Paid plans start at $1.67 per month per existing player, billed annually at $20. · pisignage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- Supported options include Raspberry Pi, Android TV, Amazon devices, browsers, Linux, and desktops. · pisignage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Support model
- Support comes directly from the small team that built the product. · pisignage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Company team
- PiSignage describes itself as a small but dedicated team. · pisignage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Trial offer
- The site invites users to try PiSignage before buying it. · pisignage.com, 28 Sept 2026
- User roles
- advanced · pisignage.com, 20 Sept 2026
- White-label offering
- PiSignage offers a white-labelled server with customized branding, domain, and UI. · pisignage.com, 28 Sept 2026
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