Anthias turns a Raspberry Pi into an advertising display for any screen, for free. Connect a Pi to a TV or monitor, install Anthias, and loop your promotions, offers, and video ads from a simple web dashboard. It is open source, self-hosted, and has no subscriptions or per-screen fees.
A low-cost way to run in-store ads
Commercial advertising players are expensive and usually lock you into a monthly plan per screen. A Raspberry Pi running Anthias does the same job for the price of the hardware. That makes it a practical choice for small retailers, cafes, gyms, waiting rooms, and events that want eye-catching screens without an ongoing bill.
- No per-screen fees. Run one screen or a hundred at no software cost.
- Full-screen playback. Images and video loop automatically, all day.
- Scheduling built in. Give each ad a start and end date so campaigns rotate on their own.
Put your ads on screen
Upload your images and videos, or point the display at a web page, and set how long each one shows. Anthias plays the active playlist on a loop.
You can mix promotions with useful ambient content so the screen stays fresh. Browse the free signage apps that drop straight into Anthias, such as weather, news feeds, and a countdown timer for a sale.
Getting started
Flash a Raspberry Pi with a pre-built Anthias image, or use the one-line installer. See Get Started for the full walkthrough. For the wider picture, see Raspberry Pi digital signage.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Raspberry Pi really run an advertising screen?
Yes. A Raspberry Pi 4 or Pi 5 comfortably loops full-screen images and video on a single display, which covers the vast majority of in-store advertising needs.
Is there any monthly cost?
No. Anthias is free and open source, so there are no software subscriptions or per-screen fees. You only pay for the Pi and the screen.