# Tilecast

> Open-source, self-hosted digital signage platform with a web-based management studio and native players for Android TV and Linux.

Tilecast is an open-source digital signage CMS, founded in 2026, headquartered in USA. It is delivered as self-hosted software. Playback is supported on Android, Fire OS and Linux. The software is free to download and self-host. Accounts can be opened directly on the website without talking to sales. It provides a public API.

Source: https://signagelist.org/products/tilecast/

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Tilecast |
| Website | https://github.com/gbyo/tilecast |
| Categories | CMS |
| Headquarters | USA |
| Founded | 2026 |
| License | AGPL-3.0-only (open source) |
| Source code | https://github.com/gbyo/tilecast |
| Documentation | https://gbyo.github.io/tilecast/ |
| API documentation | https://github.com/gbyo/tilecast/blob/main/docs/api.md |
| Delivery | self-hosted |
| Self-signup | Yes |
| Free trial | No |
| Free tier | No |
| API | Yes |
| CLI | No |
| MCP server | No |
| SSO | No |
| SAML | No |
| Status | Active |


## Supported platforms

- Android (https://signagelist.org/platforms/android/)
- Fire OS (https://signagelist.org/platforms/fire-os/)
- Linux (https://signagelist.org/platforms/linux/)

## Pricing (self-hosted)

| Plan | Monthly | Yearly | Billing basis | Payment model |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tilecast | - | - | flat rate | free |

## Notes

- Tilecast is free software under AGPL-3.0. There is no paid plan or hosted service.
- The server runs with Docker Compose on the operator's own hardware and stores content in PostgreSQL. Screens are managed in a browser-based app called Tilecast Studio.
- The Android player ships as an APK for Android TV devices, including Fire TV and Google TV. The Linux player is an Electron AppImage for x86_64 computers with systemd and kiosk support. ARM Linux support is listed as in progress.
- Players cache content and keep playing when the server or network is unavailable.
- The REST API is documented in the repository with an OpenAPI file, and integration tokens and webhooks are available.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tilecast?

Open-source, self-hosted digital signage platform with a web-based management studio and native players for Android TV and Linux. Tilecast is an open-source digital signage CMS, founded in 2026, headquartered in USA. It is delivered as self-hosted software. Playback is supported on Android, Fire OS and Linux. The software is free to download and self-host. Accounts can be opened directly on the website without talking to sales. It provides a public API.

### How much does Tilecast cost?

Tilecast is open source and free to self-host.

### What platforms does Tilecast support?

Tilecast supports playback on Android, Fire OS and Linux.

### Is Tilecast open source?

Yes. Tilecast is open source under the AGPL-3.0-only license. The source code is at https://github.com/gbyo/tilecast.

### Can I sign up for Tilecast without contacting sales?

Yes. Tilecast offers self-service signup directly on its website.

### Does Tilecast have an API?

Yes. Tilecast offers a public API. The developer documentation is at https://github.com/gbyo/tilecast/blob/main/docs/api.md.

### Where is Tilecast based?

Tilecast is headquartered in USA and was founded in 2026.


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