Our Top Picks
Complete Device and screen control
Raspberry Pi 5
Latest and most powerful Raspberry Pi with enhanced performance
Cost$60-120
Key Benefits
- ✓Complete platform control - TV on/off, CEC commands, remote debugging, playlist control
- ✓Plays 4K content
- ✓Handles all web-content and local USB storage
- ✓Dual display support
Considerations
- •Requires separate plug-point for power
- •requires SD card setup for OS and PiSignage
Easy set up with Enterprise Grade Security
Amazon Signage Stick
Purpose-built digital signage player with easy setup and management
CostLess than $100
Key Benefits
- ✓Seamless integration with PiSignage
- ✓Easy setup, just plug and play
- ✓Powerful performance - with quad-core SoC, 4K video playback and highbandwidth WIFI 6E connectivity
- ✓Engineered with security in mind: secure boot loader, data encryption and regular updates
Considerations
- •Currently available in United States
- •Requires separate plug-point for power
No extra hardware, Cost Effective
Android TV
Transform any Android TV into a digital sign with our free app
CostFree
Key Benefits
- ✓Simple app installation
- ✓Works with existing TVs
- ✓Built-in display
- ✓No extra hardware needed
- ✓Single plug-point for power
Considerations
- •Performance varies by TV model
- •Storage within the TV needs to be sufficient for offline content
All Supported Hardware
Complete Device and screen control
Raspberry Pi 5
Latest and most powerful Raspberry Pi with enhanced performance
Cost$60-120
Key Benefits
- ✓Complete platform control - TV on/off, CEC commands, remote debugging, playlist control
- ✓Plays 4K content
- ✓Handles all web-content and local USB storage
- ✓Dual display support
Considerations
- •Requires separate plug-point for power
- •requires SD card setup for OS and PiSignage
Raspberry Pi 4
Popular choice with excellent balance of performance and cost
Cost$45-65
Key Benefits
- ✓Complete platform control - TV on/off, CEC commands, remote debugging, playlist control
- ✓Plays 4K content
- ✓Handles local USB storage
- ✓Dual display support
Considerations
- •Requires separate plug-point for power
- •Older model compared to Raspberry Pi 5
- •requires SD card setup for OS and PiSignage
Raspberry Pi 3
Budget-friendly option for basic signage needs
Cost$35-50
Key Benefits
- ✓Complete platform control - TV on/off, CEC commands, remote debugging, playlist control
- ✓Good for HD content
- ✓Budget-friendly
- ✓Handles local USB storage
Considerations
- •Legacy hardware - HD only, no 4K support
- •Requires separate plug-point for power
- •requires SD card setup for OS and PiSignage
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
Ultra-compact and affordable option for basic displays
Cost$15
Key Benefits
- ✓Complete platform control - TV on/off, CEC commands, remote debugging, playlist control
- ✓Most affordable option
- ✓Ultra-compact design
- ✓Built-in WiFi
Considerations
- •Only plays images and videos
- •Requires separate plug-point for power
- •requires SD card setup for OS and PiSignage
Easy set up with Enterprise Grade Security
Amazon Signage Stick
Purpose-built digital signage player with easy setup and management
CostLess than $100
Key Benefits
- ✓Seamless integration with PiSignage
- ✓Easy setup, just plug and play
- ✓Powerful performance - with quad-core SoC, 4K video playback and highbandwidth WIFI 6E connectivity
- ✓Engineered with security in mind: secure boot loader, data encryption and regular updates
Considerations
- •Currently available in United States
- •Requires separate plug-point for power
Amazon Fire TV Stick
Budget-friendly streaming stick that can be used for digital signage
Cost$30-50
Key Benefits
- ✓Budget-friendly option
- ✓Widely available
- ✓Compact design
- ✓Good 4K performance
Considerations
- •Limited performance
- •requires a separate power source
- •Not built for digital signage
No extra hardware, Cost Effective
Android TV
Transform any Android TV into a digital sign with our free app
CostFree
Key Benefits
- ✓Simple app installation
- ✓Works with existing TVs
- ✓Built-in display
- ✓No extra hardware needed
- ✓Single plug-point for power
Considerations
- •Performance varies by TV model
- •Storage within the TV needs to be sufficient for offline content
Google Chromecast
Affordable casting device that works great for basic signage needs
Cost$30-40
Key Benefits
- ✓Highly affordable
- ✓Simple setup process
- ✓Compact size
- ✓Google ecosystem integration
Considerations
- •Discontinued - legacy hardware
- •requires a separate plug-point for power
- •Not built for digital signage
Browser (PWA)
Zero installation - launch instantly from any modern web browser
CostFree
Key Benefits
- ✓No installation needed
- ✓Works on any device
- ✓Instant deployment
- ✓Free solution
Considerations
- •Performance varies by device & browser
Linux Desktop
Run PiSignage on any Linux desktop or laptop
CostFree
Key Benefits
- ✓Leverage existing hardware
- ✓Full Linux compatibility
- ✓Powerful performance
- ✓Cost-effective
Considerations
- •Performance varies by hardware
- •technical knowledge required
- •may require a separate plug-point for power
Custom Hardware
Already have hardware? We support most devices
CostVaries
Key Benefits
- ✓Maximum flexibility
- ✓Use existing equipment
- ✓Wide compatibility
- ✓Tailored solutions
Considerations
- •Performance varies by hardware
- •technical knowledge required
- •may require a separate plug-point for power