Digital signage for small business
Affordable Digital Signage for Small Businesses
The easiest way for a small business to start with digital signage is browser-based software that runs on a TV you already own. With WidgitBoard you design a board in a drag-and-drop editor — a menu, today's specials, a welcome screen or a class schedule — and open its link on a Smart TV or Fire TV Stick. It costs $19.99 a month for unlimited screens, with no media players, installers or contracts.
Why it fits a small business
- Use the TVs you already have — Smart TV browser, Fire TV Stick, tablet or computer.
- Ready-made templates for restaurants, salons, gyms, churches, shops and more.
- Change prices, specials and announcements from your phone or laptop in seconds.
- One flat $19.99/month covers every screen, now and as you grow.
- 30-day money-back guarantee, cancel anytime, no long-term contract.
Unlimited screens · 30-day money-back guarantee · Cancel anytime
What small businesses use digital signage for
Menu and price boards
Cafés, restaurants, breweries and food trucks update prices and specials without reprinting.
Promotions and sales
Shops and salons run countdowns, featured products and seasonal offers where customers are looking.
Welcome and waiting-room screens
Dental offices, vets and clinics show wait information, tips and announcements.
Schedules and classes
Gyms, studios and churches show today's classes, service times and events.
Social proof and social feeds
Show social media feeds and highlights to build trust while customers wait.
Staff boards
Keep shifts, goals and notices in front of your team in the back room.
How to get started in an afternoon
- 1
Pick a template
Start from a board built for your industry, or from a blank canvas.
- 2
Make it yours
Drag in widgets — clock, weather, menu, social feed, video, announcements — and add your logo and colors.
- 3
Put it on your TV
Open the display link in your Smart TV's browser or on a Fire TV Stick and sign in. That's the whole install.
- 4
Update anytime
Change a price or a special from your laptop or phone, and the screen updates by itself.
What it costs a small business
Software is the main ongoing cost. Many signage tools charge $8–$20 for every screen, every month, which adds up quickly once you have a menu board, a counter screen and a window display.
WidgitBoard is $19.99 a month, or $190 a year, for unlimited screens. If you don't have a spare TV, a basic TV and a streaming stick is usually all the hardware you need. Prefer not to design it yourself? A one-time custom board service is available.
Compare costs for your number of screens
Most small businesses run 2–10 screens. See what that costs on per-screen plans versus a flat rate.
| Software | Pricing model | 10 screens / month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| WidgitBoard | Flat rate, unlimited screens | $19.99 | $190* |
| Yodeck | $8 per screen | $80 | $960 |
| OptiSigns | $10 per screen | $100 | $1,200 |
| Rise Vision | $12 per screen | $120 | $1,440 |
| NoviSign | $14 per screen (billed yearly) | $140 | $1,680 |
| Screenly | $15 per screen (billed yearly) | $150 | $1,800 |
| ScreenCloud | $20 per screen (billed yearly) | $200 | $2,400 |
For 10 screens, WidgitBoard costs $770 less per year than the cheapest per-screen option listed (Yodeck).
* WidgitBoard yearly plan ($190/yr); monthly billing is $19.99/mo. Competitor prices are each vendor's published lowest paid business rate per screen, checked September 2026. Some are only offered with yearly billing; monthly billing can cost more. Yodeck and OptiSigns also offer free plans for 1–3 screens with limits. Check each vendor for current pricing.
Templates and guides for your business
Small business digital signage FAQ
What is the cheapest way for a small business to get digital signage?
Use browser-based software on a TV you already own. WidgitBoard runs in a Smart TV browser or on a Fire TV Stick, so the only ongoing cost is the $19.99 monthly subscription, which covers unlimited screens.
Do I need technical skills to set it up?
No. You build boards with drag-and-drop widgets and templates, then open a link on your TV. There's no software to install on the screen and no coding.
Can I use a regular TV instead of a commercial display?
Yes. Any TV with a web browser, or any TV with a Fire TV Stick, Raspberry Pi or computer plugged in, can run WidgitBoard.
Can I update the screen from my phone?
Yes. The editor runs in a web browser, so you can change prices, specials or announcements from your phone, tablet or laptop.
Is there a contract?
No. WidgitBoard is billed monthly or yearly, you can cancel anytime, and there's a full refund if you're not happy within the first 30 days.
How many screens can I use?
As many as you need. The $19.99 monthly plan includes unlimited screens.
Your TV is already a digital sign
Set it up this afternoon for $19.99/month.
Start Building — $19.99/moUnlimited screens · 30-day money-back guarantee · Cancel anytime
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Last updated 2026-09-13