Play Digital Signage vs Screenly
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Digital Signage Software Platforms (2026). Last verified June 28, 2026.
The short answer
Play Digital Signage ranks higher on Top 11 (#9 vs #11) for Retail, hospitality, and corporate teams managing digital displays and signage networks. Features a surprisingly powerful built-in editor for creating complex and animated screen layouts.
At a glance
| Play Digital Signage | Screenly | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #9 / The 11 Best Digital Signage Software Platforms (2026) | #11 / The 11 Best Digital Signage Software Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Best for | Best built-in content editor | Best for developers on Raspberry Pi |
| Pricing | $$ ($18/mo) | $$ ($13 to $30/mo) |
| HQ | Copenhagen, Denmark | London, UK |
| Founded | 2016 | 2011 |
Play Digital Signage
Features a surprisingly powerful built-in editor for creating complex and animated screen layouts.
playsignage.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Digital Signage Software Platforms (2026)
Screenly
A developer-focused, highly secure platform optimized exclusively for Raspberry Pi hardware.
www.screenly.ioSee full entry in The 11 Best Digital Signage Software Platforms (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.