Content Management

Content management made simple, from local publishing to a cloud-powered digital signage CMS at scale.

Content Management

Content management made simple, from local publishing to a cloud-powered digital signage CMS at scale.

Create & Distribute Content from Anywhere

BrightSign Author is a free local content management system that allows you to easily create presentations and publish content. Upgrade to BrightSign Author Plus, a cloud-based CMS designed to deliver scalable, centralized content management for digital signage networks, no matter where your players are.

Faster Content Creation

Set up single or multiple players and start creating presentations out of the box, without additional software or subscriptions.

Complete Content Management

Build simple or complex presentations, and unlock BrightSign Author Plus cloud features, all through an intuitive, streamlined interface.

Collaborative & Efficient

BrightSign Author Plus lets you manage users, roles, permissions, and player subscriptions, keeping collaboration and coordination tight across your team.

Flexible Cloud CMS Integration

Publish content from anywhere using BrightSign Author Plus or choose from 200+ certified CMS partners for your best path to high-quality digital signage experiences.

Choose Your Tier

BrightSign Author

BrightSign’s free local content management and publishing tool allows you to easily create, schedule, and publish simple or complex presentations. Easily configure single or multiple players to publish your content from an intuitive authoring interface, at no additional cost.

BrightSign Author Plus

BrightSign’s cloud-based digital signage CMS delivers scalable, centralized content management, empowering you to create, manage, and distribute content across large networks, no matter where you are.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BrightSign Author really free?

Yes. BrightSign Author is free to download, with no additional subscription required. Download now.
What happened to brightAuthor connected and bsn.Content?

brightAuthor connected is now BrightSign Author and bsn.Content is now BrightSign Author Plus, both part of a rebrand that unifies the BrightSign portfolio under new names.
Is my player compatible with BrightSign Author Plus?

Series 3 and newer players are compatible, provided they are running firmware 8.5 or higher.

Series 2 and older players are not compatible with BrightSign’s cloud-based services and will need to be upgraded. Talk to our sales team to upgrade today!

Need Device Management Too?

Digital signage content management gets your message seen. Pair it with BrightSign Control or BrightSign Control Plus to keep those players configured, monitored, and healthy.

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Talk to an Expert

Tell us about your content needs, and our team will walk you through BrightSign Author, show you what BrightSign Author Plus adds at scale, and help you choose the right digital signage CMS for your goals and budget.

Already deployed? We can help you connect existing players and add cloud-based content management for the full authoring experience.