# Yodeck Alternative: Free & Open Source

> Looking for a Yodeck alternative? ScreenTinker is open source, MIT licensed, self-hostable, and runs on any screen with no hardware lock-in.

Source: https://screentinker.com/compare/yodeck-alternative

## Best Yodeck Alternative (2026): ScreenTinker vs Yodeck

Looking for an open-source, self-hostable alternative to Yodeck? Here is an honest comparison covering pricing, features, platform support, and where each tool fits best.

### The short answer

**Yodeck** is a polished, easy-to-use cloud digital signage product with a Pi player included on paid plans. It is a great fit if you want to plug in and go and you are happy with cloud-only hosting and per-screen pricing.

**ScreenTinker** is open source (MIT licensed), self-hostable, and runs on any screen you already own with no hardware lock-in. It is a better fit if you want to keep your data on your own infrastructure, avoid per-screen lock-in, or you have more than a handful of screens and want to control the cost curve.

### Quick comparison

| Feature | ScreenTinker | Yodeck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes (MIT) | No |
| Self-host option | Yes | No (cloud only) |
| Free plan | 1 device, 500MB | 1 device |
| Android TV / Fire TV | Yes | Yes |
| Raspberry Pi | Free setup script | Player included on paid plans |
| Windows / ChromeOS | Yes (web player) | Yes |
| Web browser player | Yes | Yes |
| Video walls (multi-screen sync) | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-zone layouts | Yes | Yes |
| Live remote control* | Yes | Screenshot only |
| Kiosk / interactive mode | Yes | Yes |
| White-label / reseller | Yes | Enterprise tier |
| Pricing for 15 devices | $99/mo Pro | ~$120/mo (8 USD/screen) |
| Self-host cost | Free (your server) | Not available |

* Live remote control is Android only and requires granting the on-device accessibility permission.

Comparison as of June 2026, based on each vendor's publicly listed pricing and documentation. Spot an error? [Open an issue on GitHub](https://github.com/screentinker/screentinker/issues) and we'll fix it.

### Where Yodeck does well

- **Onboarding.** Yodeck ships pre-configured Pi players on paid plans, which removes a real setup step for non-technical buyers.

- **Polish.** The product has been around since 2014, and the cloud experience is mature.

- **Templates.** A large pre-built template library for menus, lobby boards, and announcements.

### Where ScreenTinker is the better choice

- **You need data sovereignty.** If your content includes PII, internal documents, or you operate in regulated industries (healthcare, government, finance), self-hosting is the only way to keep data off a third-party cloud. Yodeck cannot do this.

- **You have more than a handful of screens.** Per-screen pricing scales linearly. ScreenTinker Pro is flat at $99/mo for 15 devices, and self-hosters pay nothing per device. At 50+ screens the total cost difference is significant.

- **You want platform flexibility.** ScreenTinker runs on any device with a browser - Smart TVs, ChromeOS, kiosk PCs, even old Macs. You are not locked into a specific Pi SKU.

- **You want to read or modify the source.** ScreenTinker is MIT licensed on [GitHub](https://github.com/screentinker/screentinker). Audit the code, extend it, or fork it.

- **You want live remote control.** ScreenTinker streams a live screenshot feed and forwards touches and key events back to the device. Yodeck only takes occasional screenshots.

### Pricing snapshot

Yodeck charges per screen per month, typically **$8/screen/mo** on the standard plan with annual billing. ScreenTinker Pro is a flat **$99/mo for 15 devices**. Crossover happens around 12-13 screens; above that ScreenTinker is meaningfully cheaper. Self-hosters pay nothing per device.

### Related guides

- [How to set up digital signage on a Raspberry Pi](https://screentinker.com/guides/raspberry-pi-digital-signage.html)

- [Free digital signage for Android TV and Fire TV](https://screentinker.com/guides/digital-signage-android-tv.html)

- [Self-hosted digital signage: complete guide](https://screentinker.com/guides/self-hosted-digital-signage.html)

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