# Screen Keep vs Raspberry Pi signage

URL: https://www.screenkeep.com/screen-keep-vs-raspberry-pi-signage/

Use Raspberry Pi for custom Linux control. Use Screen Keep for webpage signage with less kiosk maintenance.

## Quick answer

Use Raspberry Pi when the project needs custom Linux control, local code, hardware integrations, GPIO, sensors, or self-hosted device control. Use Screen Keep when the real job is showing an existing webpage on a TV with less kiosk maintenance.

## Screen Keep is best when

- A small business, office, church, school, or shop is showing existing webpages.
- The team wants a no-subscription option without becoming Linux kiosk administrators.
- The screen needs refresh timing, schedules, fallback behavior, or optional remote management.

## Raspberry Pi is best when

- The project needs a general-purpose Linux computer behind the display.
- The display depends on GPIO, sensors, custom local code, or self-hosted control.
- A technical owner will maintain updates, storage, networking, recovery, and remote access.

## Practical comparison

- Screen Keep setup is an app install, display pairing, and URL launch.
- Raspberry Pi setup often includes OS image flashing, networking, kiosk browser configuration, reboot recovery, scripts, and remote access decisions.
- Raspberry Pi can be subscription-free, but the hidden cost is setup time and support ownership.