Free tool · Prices checked October 2026

Digital signage cost calculator

Pick your screens, media player and software to see what you'd pay up front, per month and over a few years. Every price field can be edited, so you can type in a quote you already have.

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Your estimate

Hardware, up front
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Software
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First year
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Total over 3 years
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Per screen per month
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    Estimates only. Prices are list prices we checked; taxes, shipping, content design and electrician work are not included.

    What the numbers include

    • Hardware is paid once: the screen, a media player that runs the signage app, and a wall mount.
    • Software is charged per screen, every month. Most small-business plans cost $3 to $20 per screen per month, and a few vendors give one to three screens away free.
    • Mount and cables default to $60 per screen. That's our rough estimate, not a published average, so change it if you have a real price.
    • Not included: sales tax, shipping, electrical work, and paying someone to design your content.

    Three ways to keep the cost down

    1. Use a TV you already own. For one screen that's on during opening hours, a consumer TV is fine. Commercial displays earn their price when screens run 16–24 hours a day.
    2. Start on a free plan. One to three screens can often run free. Our free plan comparison shows the catch with each.
    3. Buy the player last. Pick the software first, then buy a player it supports. Some cheap sticks can't install signage apps at all. See our media player guide.

    Where the hardware prices come from

    Software prices come from each vendor's pricing page; see the comparison for links.