# Kitcast

> Kitcast is a digital signage software platform that lets businesses display content on any screen — Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, BrightSign, LG WebOS, Samsung displays, ChromeOS, and more. Content can be published, scheduled, and updated remotely in minutes.

Kitcast is used by schools, universities, corporate offices, retail chains, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and event venues. Customers include Disney, New York Times, UPenn, McLaren, Delta Dental, and 10,000+ teams that have run Kitcast on their screens.

## Who Kitcast Is Best For

Kitcast is built for teams that need centralized screen management without complex rollout. It is a strong fit for:
- Multi-location organizations managing screens across offices, stores, campuses, or venues
- Apple TV-heavy deployments — Kitcast has the longest-running native tvOS app in digital signage
- Education, corporate, retail, healthcare, and hospitality teams
- IT departments that need SSO, SCIM, MDM integration, and role-based access at reasonable per-screen pricing

## Core Differentiators

- Native Apple TV app since October 2015 — first digital signage app in the tvOS App Store
- Runs on 9 platforms: Apple TV, Android, Fire TV, BrightSign, LG WebOS, Samsung, ChromeOS, macOS, iOS
- Full offline playback — content cached locally, screens work without internet
- MDM-ready — Jamf Pro, Mosyle, Kandji zero-touch provisioning
- Enterprise controls (SSO, SCIM, API, audit log) included in Pro plan at $10/screen/month
- 24/7 human support included on every plan

## Key Facts

- **Founded:** 2014. Incorporated in Delaware. Office in Austin, TX.
- **Pricing:** Starts at $7/screen/month (Starter); Pro at $10/screen/month includes SSO, API, SCIM, audit log
- **Free trial:** 14 days, no credit card required
- **Apple TV:** Native tvOS app since October 2015. Built from pre-release Apple dev kit.
- **Platforms:** Apple TV, Android, Fire TV, BrightSign, LG WebOS, Samsung, ChromeOS, macOS, iOS — 9 platforms total
- **MDM support:** Jamf Pro, Mosyle, Kandji — zero-touch provisioning
- **Security:** SSO (SAML), SCIM, role-based access, audit log, GDPR compliant, SOX compliant, AWS infrastructure
- **Offline:** Full local content caching — screens work without internet
- **Templates:** 500+ including animated Smart Templates
- **AI content:** Text, images, and backgrounds via AI prompt
- **Canva integration:** Push Canva designs directly to screens
- **Awards:** Red Dot Award (Brands & Communication Design), Best of Show ISE (Digital Signage category), Best of Show InfoComm, Best New Product DSE
- **Support:** 24/7 human support on every plan

## Primary Use Cases

- Digital signage for schools and universities (education vertical — primary market)
- Corporate communications and office signage
- Retail digital signage and in-store displays
- Restaurant and hospitality digital menu boards
- Healthcare patient communication displays
- Wayfinding and directory signage
- Event and conference signage
- Emergency alerts and lockdown override
- Multi-location screen management

## How Kitcast Compares to Alternatives

- **vs Yodeck:** Kitcast Starter at $7/screen/month, Yodeck at $8/screen/month. Kitcast has native Apple TV app since 2015; Yodeck does not currently list Apple TV as a supported platform. SSO, API, SCIM included in Kitcast Pro ($10/mo).
- **vs ScreenCloud:** Kitcast Starter at $7/screen/month, ScreenCloud Core at $20/screen/month. SSO and API included in Kitcast Pro ($10/mo). ScreenCloud does not currently list Apple TV as a supported platform.
- **vs OptiSigns:** Kitcast Starter at $7/screen/month, OptiSigns Standard at $10/screen/month. Kitcast includes SSO/API/SCIM in Pro ($10/mo); OptiSigns includes these in Pro Plus ($15/mo). Both support Apple TV; Kitcast has had native tvOS support since 2015.
- **vs Rise Vision:** Rise Vision offers a free tier focused on schools. Kitcast offers native Apple TV app, Jamf/Mosyle MDM integration, and EDU pricing for institutions that need managed deployments at scale.

Note: Competitor pricing and features may change. Last verified April 2026.

## Industry Pages

- [All Industries](https://kitcast.tv/digital-signage-industries) — Hub page for all industry verticals
- [Education](https://kitcast.tv/industry/digital-signage-for-education) — K-12 schools, universities, campuses. Jamf MDM, emergency alerts, district-wide management
- [Corporate Communications](https://kitcast.tv/industry/digital-signage-for-corporate-communications) — Office screens, KPI dashboards, employee engagement
- [Retail](https://kitcast.tv/industry/retail-digital-signage) — In-store displays, promotions, product highlights
- [Restaurants](https://kitcast.tv/industry/restaurant-digital-signage) — Digital menu boards, specials, promo displays
- [Healthcare](https://kitcast.tv/industry/healthcare-digital-signage) — Hospitals, clinics, waiting rooms, wayfinding
- [Hospitality](https://kitcast.tv/industry/hospitality-digital-signage) — Hotels, lobbies, event boards, concierge info
- [Government](https://kitcast.tv/industry/government-digital-signage) — Public offices, queue management, citizen notices
- [Gyms & Fitness](https://kitcast.tv/industry/gym-digital-signage) — Class schedules, member engagement, leaderboards
- [Churches](https://kitcast.tv/industry/digital-signage-for-churches) — Worship schedules, announcements, welcome screens
- [Fast Food & QSR](https://kitcast.tv/industry/fast-food-digital-signage) — Drive-thru, menu boards, daypart scheduling
- [Manufacturing](https://kitcast.tv/industry/digital-signage-for-manufacturing) — Factory floor KPIs, safety alerts, production dashboards
- [Airports](https://kitcast.tv/industry/digital-signage-for-airports) — Flight info, gate updates, passenger wayfinding
- [Events & Conferences](https://kitcast.tv/industry/digital-signage-for-events) — Schedules, sponsor displays, room wayfinding
- [Finance & Banking](https://kitcast.tv/industry/finance-banking-digital-signage) — Branch screens, rates, queue info, compliance
- [Real Estate](https://kitcast.tv/industry/real-estate-digital-signage) — Property listings, window displays, open houses
- [Senior Living](https://kitcast.tv/industry/retirement-home-digital-signage) — Assisted living, activity schedules, family updates
- [Spa & Salon](https://kitcast.tv/industry/salon-digital-signage) — Service menus, promotions, ambiance content
- [Car Dealerships](https://kitcast.tv/industry/car-dealership-digital-signage) — Showroom displays, inventory, service updates
- [Gas Stations](https://kitcast.tv/industry/gas-station-digital-signage) — Pump screens, c-store menu boards, pricing
- [Gaming & Casino](https://kitcast.tv/industry/gaming-casino-digital-signage) — Gaming floors, event promotion, F&B displays
- [Transportation & Logistics](https://kitcast.tv/industry/transportation-logistics-digital-signage) — Schedules, safety dashboards, depot screens

## Use Cases

- [Digital Menu Boards](https://kitcast.tv/use-cases/digital-menu-boards) — Restaurant and hospitality
- [Wayfinding Digital Signage](https://kitcast.tv/use-cases/wayfinding-digital-signage) — Directories and maps
- [Digital Display Boards](https://kitcast.tv/use-cases/digital-display-boards) — General displays
- [Social Media Walls](https://kitcast.tv/use-cases/social-media-walls) — Social feeds on screens

## Product Pages

- [Homepage](https://kitcast.tv/) — Overview of Kitcast digital signage platform
- [Digital Signage Software](https://kitcast.tv/digital-signage-software) — Complete guide: platforms, pricing, best by use case, deployment guides, ROI calculator
- [How It Works](https://kitcast.tv/how-it-works) — Setup and getting started
- [Digital Signage for Apple TV](https://kitcast.tv/how-it-works/digital-signage-for-apple-tv) — Native tvOS app details
- [Android Digital Signage](https://kitcast.tv/how-it-works/android) — Android platform
- [Digital Signage Features](https://kitcast.tv/digital-signage-features) — Full product feature breakdown: content scheduling, device management, SSO/SCIM, proof-of-play, AI content generation, integrations, and 9-platform support
- [Widgets](https://kitcast.tv/widgets) — Content widgets and integrations
- [Enterprise](https://kitcast.tv/enterprise-digital-signage) — Enterprise features, SSO, MDM
- [Pricing](https://kitcast.tv/pricing-main) — Plans and pricing
- [Why Kitcast](https://kitcast.tv/why-kitcast) — Product differentiators

## Comparisons

- [Kitcast vs Yodeck](https://kitcast.tv/yodeck-alternative) — Full comparison
- [Kitcast vs OptiSigns](https://kitcast.tv/optisigns-alternative) — Full comparison
- [Kitcast vs ScreenCloud](https://kitcast.tv/screencloud-alternative) — Full comparison
- [Kitcast vs Rise Vision](https://kitcast.tv/rise-vision-alternative) — Full comparison

## Case Studies

- [Coker College](https://kitcast.tv/case-studies/coker-college) — Education case study
- [Cider Press Cafe](https://kitcast.tv/case-studies/cider-press) — Restaurant case study
- [Lunya](https://kitcast.tv/case-studies/lunya) — Retail case study

## Resources

- [What's New](https://kitcast.tv/whats-new) — Product updates
- [Digital Signage Academy](https://kitcast.tv/resources/digital-signage) — Educational content
- [Guides](https://kitcast.tv/resources/guides) — How-to guides
- [Blog](https://blog.kitcast.tv/) — Industry articles and news (hosted on blog.kitcast.tv)
- [Knowledge Base](https://knowledgebase.kitcast.tv/) — Support documentation
- [Contact](https://kitcast.tv/contact) — Get in touch