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Screenly: cost, fit and limits
Screenly is a digital signage platform made by Screenly, Inc. that plays images, video, web pages and apps on screens from a cloud dashboard, with developer features such as a Cloud API and an MCP server and plans billed per screen.
What to know first
Screenly offers Starter at $15 per screen per month for 1 to 5 screens, Business at $24 with no screen limit and 4K, and Enterprise by quote from 25 screens, all billed annually. A 14-day trial needs no card. Starter includes offline caching, scheduling, Screenly Apps and the Cloud API but caps users at 2 and resolution at 1080p. The pages opened name no AI feature.
Screenly at a glance
| Maker | Screenly, Inc., Not stated on the vendor pages |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Free trial only |
| Entry price | $15 per screen per month, billed annually (Starter) |
| API access | Yes |
| Category | Best AI Digital Signage Software in 2026, rank 6 of 11 |
| Website | screenly.io |
Who Screenly is best for
Developers building on signage
Starter includes Screenly Apps and a Cloud API, and the site lists an MCP Server under developer tools, so engineers can script playlists and screens.
Sites with unreliable networks
Offline caching is listed on Starter, so screens keep playing stored content when the connection drops, which matters in stores, depots and remote offices.
Small networks needing 4K
Business lists 4K resolution, custom user permissions and unlimited users with no screen cap, at $24 per screen billed annually.
Screenly plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Trial | Free for 14 days, no card | Time-limited trial of the cloud dashboard; there is no permanent free plan and no credit card is needed. |
| Starter | $15 per screen per month, billed annually | 1 to 5 screens, image, video, stream, app and web page display, audio playlists, scheduling, offline caching, up to 1080p, 2 users, Screenly Apps and Cloud API. |
| Business | $24 per screen per month, billed annually | Everything in Starter plus unlimited screens and users, custom user permissions, 4K resolution and a free Player. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing per deployment, billed annually | Priority support SLA, tailored implementation and training, linked workspaces, shared playlists, audit logs, SAML SSO, consolidated billing and a free Player; from 25 screens. |
Checked November 2026.
What Screenly does
- Cloud API and apps
- Starter lists Screenly Apps and a Cloud API, so developers can build custom screens and manage playlists in code without an upgrade to Business or Enterprise.
- MCP server
- The home page lists an MCP Server under developer tools, which points to assistants and scripts working with screens, though the pages opened do not detail what it exposes.
- Offline caching
- Starter lists unlimited playlists and content storage with offline caching, so players hold their content locally rather than depending on a live connection, which suits sites with patchy internet.
- Wide content types
- Starter plays images, video, streams, apps and web pages, plus audio playlists, covering most lobby, store and office uses at 1080p, with 4K only from the Business tier.
- Enterprise controls
- Enterprise adds linked workspaces, shared playlists, audit logs, SAML SSO and consolidated billing for companies running separate teams on one account and wanting a single invoice for all of them.
How Screenly handles your data
The Screenly privacy policy does not address whether customer content trains AI models. Personal data is kept as long as necessary for the stated purposes, and usage data is kept for a shorter period with no duration given. Client data is backed up in multiple data centers within Europe and North America, and data from outside the United States is processed in the United States. The policy names no certifications. A buyer in a regulated sector should request the data processing agreement and the full list of sub-processors.
Where Screenly falls short in practice
- Starter caps. Starter is limited to 1 to 5 screens, 2 users and 1080p, so 4K or a bigger editing team means the $24 Business tier, a 60 percent jump per screen from $15.
- No permanent free tier. Only a 14-day trial is offered without a card, so there is no way to keep a single screen running for free after the trial ends.
- Large deployments are quoted. Enterprise starts at 25 screens and is priced per deployment, so SAML SSO and audit logs have no published price and need a sales conversation.
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Screenly: common questions
How much does Screenly cost?
As of November 2026, Starter is $15 per screen per month for 1 to 5 screens and Business is $24 per screen with no screen limit, both billed annually in USD. Enterprise is priced per deployment from 25 screens. A 14-day trial needs no card.
Does Screenly have an API?
Yes. Starter lists Screenly Apps and a Cloud API, and the home page lists an MCP Server under developer tools. The pages opened do not detail API rate limits or the MCP Server scope, so check the documentation before building on either.
What limits does the Screenly Starter plan have?
Starter covers 1 to 5 screens, up to 2 users and up to 1080p resolution. Business removes the screen and user limits and adds 4K and custom user permissions. Enterprise adds SAML SSO, audit logs and shared playlists, from 25 screens, priced per deployment.
Where does Screenly store customer data?
The privacy policy says client data is backed up in multiple data centers within Europe and North America and that data from outside the US is processed in the US. It does not name providers or say whether content trains AI models.
Does Screenly use AI?
The pricing and home pages opened name no AI feature; AI agents appear only as an audience label on the home page. The MCP Server listed under developer tools points to outside assistants connecting, but its scope was not described, so ask what it can read or change.