Digiboard
Self-HostedOpen-source digital signage for managing screen content
Overview
Digiboard is an open-source digital signage platform that lets you control content (images, videos, text) on multiple screens. It supports playlist creation, scheduling, remote updates, and real-time screen monitoring. Deploy via Docker for quick setup or manual installation with Node.js/PostgreSQL. Ideal for businesses, schools, or public spaces needing a self-hosted alternative to proprietary signage tools.
Self-Hosting Resources
Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml.
⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.
version: '3'
services:
digiboard:
image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
container_name: digiboard
ports:
- "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
volumes:
- ./data:/app/data
restart: unless-stopped Key Features
- Multi-screen content management
- Playlist scheduling & real-time updates
- Docker-powered easy deployment
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is Digiboard hard to install?
Digiboard is easy to install via Docker—pull the official image and run it with minimal config. Manual setup needs Node.js & PostgreSQL, but detailed docs guide you through each step.
? Is it a good alternative to ScreenCloud?
Yes—Digiboard offers core signage features (playlists, scheduling) for free, unlike ScreenCloud’s paid tiers. It’s self-hosted, so you control your data, though it lacks some advanced analytics.
? Is it completely free?
Digiboard is 100% open source and free. There are no hidden fees or premium features—all functionality is available for self-hosting without cost.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Privacy-focused self-hosting
- ⊕ No recurring subscription costs
- ⊕ Flexible content customization
Cons
- ⊖ Requires server or cloud hosting
- ⊖ Limited advanced analytics
- ⊖ Basic UI for complex workflows