Buyer’s guide
Dispensary digital signage & menu boards, explained.
Dispensary digital signage is the screen system a cannabis retailer uses to show menus, prices, promotions, and education in-store. The kind worth paying for is menu-board software that connects to your point-of-sale, so the menu reflects live products, prices, and stock automatically — instead of being typed in by hand.
This guide covers what to look for, how the options compare, and what it costs — so you can choose with confidence.
The short version
What good looks like.
- It syncs menus from your cannabis POS automatically — no retyping prices.
- It understands cannabis data: THC/CBD, terpenes, strain type, multi-size pricing.
- It runs on TVs and sticks you already own, not a proprietary player per screen.
- It manages every screen in every location from one dashboard.
- It does menus, promos, education, video walls, tablet, QR, and print together.
- Its pricing is predictable — ideally per location with unlimited screens.
What to look for
Six things that actually matter.
Most menu-board pitches look alike. These are the criteria that separate a system that runs itself from one your staff babysits.
Automatic POS sync.
The single biggest divider. Does the system pull live products, prices, and stock from your point-of-sale, or does someone retype the menu by hand? Auto-sync means a price change or a sold-out item updates every screen on its own.
Cannabis-specific menu data.
Generic signage shows text and images. Dispensary menus need THC/CBD and terpene fields, strain-dominance icons (sativa / hybrid / indica), mg-vs-% units, and multi-size pricing — handled as real data, not typed into a slide.
Runs on hardware you already own.
Watch for systems that require a proprietary media player per screen — that's a box to buy, wait for shipping, and replace, all locked to one vendor. The affordable path is software that runs on a TV's built-in Google TV / Play Store app, or any TV with a ~$20 streaming stick you can buy locally today.
Multi-location fleet control.
If you run more than one store, you want every screen in every location managed from one dashboard — with the ability to reboot, screenshot, and push content remotely instead of driving to a shop.
More than menus.
The best systems also drive promos, educational content, dayparting, and video walls — plus tablet, QR/contactless, and printed menus from the same live inventory, so everything stays consistent.
Transparent, predictable pricing.
You should be able to see the price without a sales call. Compare the model, not just the number: per-screen pricing balloons as you add displays, while per-location pricing with unlimited screens stays flat. Factor in setup fees, hardware, and contract length — and be wary of quote-only vendors who won't publish a number.
How the options compare
Four ways to put menus on a screen.
Cannabis-specific menu software, general-purpose digital signage, your POS’s built-in display, or do-it-yourself slides. Here is how they differ on the things that matter day to day.
| Capability | GreenScreens (cannabis menu software) | General digital signage (e.g. Raydiant, ScreenCloud, Screenly) | POS built-in menu display | DIY (slides on a TV) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live menus synced from your cannabis POS | Yes — automatic | Not built in | Usually one POS only | No — manual |
| Cannabis fields (THC/CBD, terpenes, strain type) | Yes, as data | You build it manually | Varies | You type it |
| Runs on inexpensive TVs / streaming sticks | Yes — no proprietary player | Often, varies | Varies | Yes |
| Manage many locations from one dashboard | Yes | Yes | Varies | No |
| Promos, education, video walls, tablet, QR & print | Yes — one platform | Signage only | Limited | No |
| Who keeps the menu accurate | The POS sync does | Your staff | The POS, within its limits | Your staff, constantly |
| Pricing you can see up front | Published — per location, unlimited screens | Per screen, often quote-based | Bundled into POS, varies | Free — but staff time isn't |
General-purpose platforms named for illustration; capabilities reflect typical use and can vary by plan and configuration.
What it costs
Three line items to budget.
Software subscription.
GreenScreens is $150 (Dispensary Starter) or $250 (Dispensary+) per location per month, with unlimited screens. Annual billing saves 5%. Per-location pricing stays flat as you add displays — unlike per-screen models that climb with every TV.
One-time setup.
A $200 one-time setup per location, which includes menu consultation and design by the GreenScreens team — so your boards launch looking right, not as a blank template.
Screen hardware.
Usually just the TVs you already own plus an inexpensive (~$20) streaming stick where needed. No proprietary media player to buy per screen.
GreenScreens publishes its pricing — no sales call required to see the number — and it’s per location with unlimited screens, so the cost doesn’t climb every time you add a TV. Hardware stays cheap because there’s no proprietary player to buy.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask.
Still comparing? See the full POS integration list or what the product does.
What is dispensary digital signage?
Dispensary digital signage is the screen system a cannabis retailer uses to show menus, prices, promotions, and education in-store. The most useful kind is menu-board software that connects to the dispensary's point-of-sale (POS), so the on-screen menu reflects live products, prices, and stock automatically instead of being typed in by hand.
How is GreenScreens different from general digital signage like Raydiant, ScreenCloud, or Screenly?
Those are capable general-purpose signage platforms used across many industries, but they don't connect to cannabis POS systems or understand cannabis menu data — so a dispensary using them has to build and update every menu by hand. GreenScreens is purpose-built for cannabis retail: it syncs menus directly from 20+ cannabis POS systems and handles THC/CBD, terpenes, and strain types as real data, so menus stay accurate on their own.
Does GreenScreens work with Dutchie, Flowhub, Alleaves, Jane, Treez, and Cova?
Yes. GreenScreens integrates with 20+ cannabis POS systems, including Dutchie, Flowhub, Alleaves, Jane, Treez, Cova, Blaze, BioTrack, GrowFlow, Weave, Meadow, and Square. It pulls live products, prices, and stock so screens stay current automatically.
What if my POS isn't on the list?
Ask us — we may already support it, and we add new integrations regularly. GreenScreens has built more cannabis POS integrations on one framework than anyone, and has been doing it since 2017.
Do I need special hardware or a media player for each screen?
No — and nothing expensive. TVs with Google TV and Play Store access run the GreenScreens app directly. Any other TV just needs an inexpensive (~$20) streaming stick, such as Walmart's Onn. Tablets and Fire TV are supported too, so most dispensaries use screens they already own.
Can it run on TVs I already have?
Yes. Most customer screens run on a budget Google TV or a ~$20 streaming stick on an existing TV. GreenScreens also auto-converts incompatible videos so they play reliably, with no black screens.
Will I be locked into proprietary hardware?
No. GreenScreens runs on TVs you already own — anything with Google TV and the Play Store runs the app directly, and any other TV just needs an inexpensive (~$20) streaming stick like Walmart's Onn. There's no proprietary media player to buy per screen, wait to ship, or replace, so you're never locked to one vendor's box. Watch for signage vendors that require their own device on every screen.
How fast do menu prices and stock update on screen?
Within minutes, automatically. Screens re-check inventory every few minutes, so a price change or a sold-out item in your POS propagates to every board in every store on its own — no manual refresh, no nightly sync, no hand edits.
Can I manage menu boards across multiple locations?
Yes. Every screen across every location is managed from one dashboard, with team roles and permissions. You can remotely reboot a screen, take a screenshot to confirm what's showing, and push content to any location.
Does it handle cannabis-specific menu details?
Yes. GreenScreens displays THC/CBD and terpene fields, strain-dominance icons (sativa / hybrid / indica), mg-vs-% units, and multi-size pricing — the data dispensary customers actually shop on.
Can it do more than menu boards?
Yes. One platform drives TV menu boards, tablet menus, QR/contactless menus, printed menus, and shelf tags from the same live inventory — plus promotions, educational content, and dayparting. The display engine supports up to 26 zones per screen and synchronized video walls in portrait or landscape.
How much does dispensary digital signage cost?
Budget for three things: software subscription, a one-time setup, and screen hardware. GreenScreens is $150 (Dispensary Starter) or $250 (Dispensary+) per location per month with unlimited screens, plus a one-time $200 setup per location; annual billing saves 5%. Hardware is typically just the ~$20 streaming sticks. Per-location pricing with unlimited screens stays flat as you add displays, unlike per-screen models.
Do I have to talk to sales to see pricing?
No. GreenScreens publishes its pricing — $150 or $250 per location per month, unlimited screens, with a one-time $200 setup and 5% off annual billing — so you can see the number and compare before you ever book a demo. There's no quote request or sales gate. If a signage vendor won't show a price until you get on a call, factor that opacity into your decision.
Is there a contract, and how do I get started?
Demos are free and take about 20 minutes, shown on a fully stocked demo dispensary so you can see live menus and layouts before deciding. Setup includes a menu consultation and design by the GreenScreens team. Book a demo to see it on your own screens.
Ready when you are
See GreenScreens on your screens.
A 20-minute walkthrough — live menus, layouts, the whole thing, on a fully stocked demo dispensary.
Published pricing from $150/mo · unlimited screens · runs on the TVs you already own.