Anthias
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Anthias, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Anthias's own pricing page, checked 12 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Anthias | Free | Free and open source · self-hosted · no per-screen fees · Free, forever |
The facts
Each one read from Anthias's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API access
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- API security
- The API does not require a token by default and is intended for trusted local networks; the documentation advises against exposing its HTTP port directly to the public internet.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The maker recommends Anthias for people comfortable managing individual devices who want a free, self-hosted solution.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Automation
- The on-device REST API supports managing assets, device settings, backups, and integrations over HTTP.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Compliance resources
- Screenly's Anthias Trust Center provides software bills of materials for JavaScript and Python components.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Content
- It can display photos, videos, web pages, YouTube videos, and live video feeds.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Content types
- images,videos,web pages,YouTube,live streamschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Dashboard
- A web dashboard on the local network lets users manage content, preview assets, view device information, and restart or shut down the player.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Hardware
- Supported hardware includes Raspberry Pi 2 through 5 and 64-bit x86 PCs; generic 64-bit ARM boards are supported on a best-effort basis.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Anthias supports fleet deployment and over-the-air updates through balena, and its API can connect it to user scripts and tools.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Notable limit
- Each Anthias instance manages one screen with its own dashboard; centralized multi-screen management is provided by Screenly instead.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Offline playback
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Anthias is a self-hosted digital signage platform for displaying content on Raspberry Pi and PC hardware.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Scheduling
- Assets can be scheduled by date range, weekday, and time of day, with control over playback duration and playlist order.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Security
- Dashboard password protection is optional and off by default, and HTTPS can be enabled with a local certificate, Let's Encrypt certificate, or a user-provided certificate.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- Anthias is community-supported through its forum and GitHub issues; the FAQ directs users seeking professional support to Screenly.checked 12 Oct 2026
- User roles
- basicchecked 21 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Mobile app
- Nochecked 21 Sep 2026
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