Screenly
Digital signage software
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$14.30 per screen per month
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What is Screenly
Screenly is a digital signage software platform used to publish and schedule content to screens, commonly using Raspberry Pi-based players. It supports playlists and scheduling for images, videos, and web pages, and is used by small businesses, schools, and offices to manage informational displays. Screenly is often selected for deployments where low-cost hardware and a lightweight player footprint are priorities.
Raspberry Pi-focused deployment
Screenly is designed to run on Raspberry Pi devices, which can reduce player hardware costs for simple signage use cases. This approach can be practical for organizations that already standardize on Raspberry Pi or need many low-cost endpoints. The player model is straightforward for single-screen and small multi-screen rollouts.
Web-based content scheduling
Screenly provides browser-based tools to upload content and schedule playback. Common signage asset types such as images, videos, and web URLs are supported, enabling basic menu boards, announcements, and dashboards. Scheduling and playlist concepts align with typical digital signage operational needs.
Lightweight signage feature set
For organizations that primarily need to loop and schedule content, Screenly focuses on core signage functions rather than broader workplace-experience modules. This can simplify administration compared with platforms that bundle room booking, intranet, or advanced audience analytics. The simpler scope can also reduce configuration overhead for basic deployments.
Limited enterprise governance
Compared with more enterprise-oriented signage suites, Screenly may offer fewer controls for complex role-based administration, multi-site governance, and large-scale content workflows. Organizations with many departments and strict approval processes may need additional process controls outside the tool. This can increase operational effort as deployments grow.
Hardware scope constraints
A Raspberry Pi-centric approach can be a limitation for buyers that require certified commercial media players, SoC display support, or tightly managed device fleets across mixed hardware. Some environments also require specific security hardening, remote management, or performance characteristics that vary by player class. Hardware standardization requirements can therefore narrow fit.
Advanced signage features vary
Use cases such as interactive signage, complex template-driven design, deep integrations with collaboration suites, or sophisticated proof-of-play and reporting may require capabilities beyond Screenly’s core focus. Buyers needing extensive app ecosystems or turnkey content networks may find gaps depending on requirements. These needs often appear in larger retail, hospitality, and media-network deployments.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $14.30 per screen / month (billed annually); $16.90 billed monthly | Image, video & web page display; Build playlists & schedule content; 1080p Full HD; Up to 2 users; Build custom apps with Screenly Apps; 14-day free trial (no credit card). Hardware (Screenly Player) is sold separately. |
| Business (Most popular) | $23.80 per screen / month (billed annually); $26.60 billed monthly | Everything in Starter plus Unlimited users; Custom user permissions; Separate team workspaces; 4K resolution; 1-hour orientation call; Standard 24-hour support SLA (M–F). |
| Enterprise | $37.50 per screen / month (billed annually only) | Everything in Business plus Priority support SLA; Tailored implementation & training (noted as 5 hours/year); Custom billing; SSO/SAML integration; Shared playlists; Audit logs; enterprise invoicing and volume discounts available. |
