Side by side
Anthias vs Concerto
Both stand on digital signage software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Anthias provides self-hosted signage with broad media support, scheduling, a local dashboard, and automation APIs. Its one-screen-per-instance design and community support model matter for larger deployments.
Visit Anthias Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Concerto offers flexible, self-hosted signage with templates, scheduling, feeds, and integrations. Its work-in-progress status and lack of a mobile app should be considered before deployment.
Visit ConcertoThe facts
| Anthias | Concerto | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Concerto |
| Website | anthias.screenly.io | concerto-signage.org |
| On digital signage software | #34 of 207 | #30 of 207 |
Anthias: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Supports images, video, web pages, and streams
- Offline playback available
- REST API supports automation
- Runs on Raspberry Pi 2 through 5
What to know first
- Each instance manages one screen
- Dashboard password protection is off by default
- API is intended for trusted local networks
- No mobile app
Concerto: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Customizable screen templates and CSS
- Scheduling and feed ordering
- OpenID Connect provider support
- Docker images for amd64 and arm64
What to know first
- Concerto 3 is documented as work in progress
- No mobile app
- Some features were dropped from Concerto 3
- OIDC account creation requires an email claim
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