Single Site or Small Chain
A store, school or office with up to 250 SMP players. A ready-to-use server goes into your rack and is managed from a web browser.
Server Comparison Guide Find the right content management server for your signage network
Find Your Server in Five Questions
Pick the answers that match your network. The recommendation updates as you go.
Our recommendation
CMS-60
Ready-to-use 1U rack server for SMP player networks of up to 250 players.
Why this server
CMS-SE
Server software for your own hardware, from 10 to 4,000 SMP players.
Why this server
CMS-WS
Cross-platform server for SMP players, Smart TVs, Android devices and PCs.
Why this server
- Manages up to 250 SMP players, or up to 1,000 on request.
- Licensed for 10 to 4,000 SMP players on one server.
- Manages up to 1,000 devices from one web browser.
- Manages SMP players together with Android devices, Smart TVs and PCs running the CAYIN Signage Player.
- Manages SMP players today, and Smart TVs or PCs later if you add them.
- Ready-to-use 1U rack server with the system preinstalled.
- Software you install on your own server running Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
- Runs on a server you control, on premise or in your own private cloud.
- One-time investment with no fees for adding players.
- Yearly subscription billed by connected devices, so you pay for what you use.
- Streams live video from an HDMI capture card (sold separately) to players.
- Works as a main, site or backup server for flexible network design.
- Converts uploaded videos to HLS streaming for smooth playback on every device.
Supports 250 players as standard. Networks of up to 1,000 players are available on request.
CMS-60 is a hardware server, not software for your own machine.
Software only. Install it on your own server.
One CMS-WS server manages up to 1,000 devices. Contact us about larger networks.
Billed as a yearly subscription per connected device.
Live HDMI streaming is available on CMS-SE and CMS-60.
Main, site and backup server roles are available on CMS-SE and CMS-60.
Choose by Application
Pick the network closest to your project.
Enterprise and Multi-Site Networks
Thousands of players across regions, with main, site and backup servers keeping every branch on schedule.
Recommended
Smart TVs and Mixed Devices
Smart TVs, Android screens and PCs alongside SMP players, all managed from one cross-platform server.
Recommended
Live TV and Events
Send live video from an HDMI source, such as a TV channel or a stage camera, to players across the network.
Secure and Closed Networks
Government, factories and hospitals that keep content and data on their own network, with no public cloud.
Pay as You Grow
Start small and pay a yearly fee for the devices you connect, with no large upfront purchase.
Recommended
The Server Lineup at a Glance
The key differences in one view. For every specification, compare the CMS servers side by side.
Software
CMS-SE
Large SMP networks on your own server.
- Type
- Software for your own server
- Manages
- SMP players
- Capacity
- 10 to 4,000 players per license
- Runs on
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- Solution
- Robustie
Hardware
CMS-60
A ready-to-use server for small and mid-size networks.
- Type
- 1U rack server, system preinstalled
- Manages
- SMP players
- Capacity
- Up to 250 players, 1,000 on request
- Pricing
- One-time, no fees for adding players
- Solution
- Robustie
Cross-platform
CMS-WS
SMP players, Smart TVs and PCs on one server.
- Type
- Software for your own server or private cloud
- Manages
- SMP players, Android, Smart TVs and PCs
- Capacity
- Up to 1,000 devices
- Pricing
- Yearly subscription per device
- Solution
- Flexie
All three servers run on a machine you control and are managed from a web browser.
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Six Things to Check Before You Buy
A quick checklist for planning your signage network.
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Number of devices
Count the players you need today and in three years. CMS-60 manages up to 250, CMS-WS up to 1,000 and CMS-SE up to 4,000 on one server.
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Device types
CMS-SE and CMS-60 manage CAYIN SMP players. CMS-WS also manages Smart TVs, Android devices and PCs running the CAYIN Signage Player.
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Hardware or software
CMS-60 arrives as a ready-to-use rack server. CMS-SE and CMS-WS install on your own server, so you can use the hardware your IT team already supports.
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Pricing model
CMS-60 is a one-time purchase, CMS-SE is licensed by the number of players, and CMS-WS is a yearly subscription per connected device.
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Network design
For many branches, CMS-SE and CMS-60 can work as main, site or backup servers, so each site keeps playing even if a link goes down.
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Content and live video
CMS-SE and CMS-60 stream live video from an HDMI capture card. CMS-WS converts uploaded videos to HLS for smooth playback on every device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions we hear most when customers choose a server.
What is the difference between CMS-SE and CMS-60?
Both manage CAYIN SMP players with the same CMS software. CMS-60 is a ready-to-use 1U rack server for up to 250 players, or up to 1,000 on request. CMS-SE is software you install on your own server, licensed for 10 to 4,000 players.
Which server manages Smart TVs, Android devices and PCs?
CMS-WS. It manages SMP players together with Android devices, Smart TVs and PCs running the CAYIN Signage Player, up to 1,000 devices from one web browser.
How many players can one server manage?
CMS-60 manages up to 250 SMP players, or up to 1,000 on request. CMS-SE manages up to 4,000 SMP players, depending on the license. CMS-WS manages up to 1,000 devices.
Do I need a server to run SMP players?
No. Each SMP player runs its own content and can be managed from a web browser. Add a server when you want to schedule content and monitor many players from one place.
Do CAYIN servers keep data on my own network?
Yes. CMS-60, CMS-SE and CMS-WS all run on a server you control, on premise or in your own private cloud, so your content and data stay on your own network.
How is each server priced?
CMS-60 is a one-time investment with no fees for adding players. CMS-SE is licensed by the number of SMP players. CMS-WS is a yearly subscription based on the number of connected devices.
Can I try a CAYIN server before buying?
Yes. Free trials are available from the CAYIN downloads page, including a 90 day trial of CMS-WS.
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