Anthias vs Screenly

Feeling confused about the difference? Discover which of our digital signage solutions the best fit for you.

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If you have one screen and want to manage, patch, and run everything yourself...

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If you have multiple screens and want to manage your signs remotely with a fully-supported, turnkey solution...

Display images, websites, and video

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Full 1080p HD Resolution

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Compatible with the Screenly Player and Raspberry Pi hardware

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User interface for easy screen management

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Open Source

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Remote, web-based screen management

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No. You can only manage screens on a local network.

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Easy installation

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No. You need to build the hardware and update the software by hand.

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Manage multiple screens

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No. You can only manage one screen.

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Cloud storage

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No. You must host your content locally.

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Automatic video encoding

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No. You need to encode each video manually.

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Online screen status dashboard

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No. You need to monitor your screen in person.

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Status alerts

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No. You need to periodically check if your screen is running.

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Display content offline with local caching

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No. While offline, you cannot display content reliably.

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Automatic software and security updates

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No. You need to install software and security updates manually.

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Access to customer support

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No. You can only access a community-based help forum.

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In summary...

Pick Anthias if you...

  • Are OK with managing each screen individually
  • Are comfortable working with Linux
  • Don’t need support, hosting, or security updates
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