How much do digital menu boards cost?
Real hardware prices from Canadian retailers, checked in October 2026, and an estimator for your own setup. Installation depends on your site, so we quote it after a short call.
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Retail prices before tax, checked in October 2026. Installation, cabling and power are quoted per site after a short call.
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Prices for a 55-inch screen, the most common size for menu boards. Smaller screens cost less, larger ones more.
| Type of screen | Where it fits | Typical price | Price checked at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart TV | Behind a counter or in a waiting room, with normal opening hours. | $700 to $850 CAD | Samsung 55-inch 4K smart TVs (2025–2026 models) at Best Buy Canada |
| Commercial display | Screens that run 16 hours a day or more, in busy restaurants and chains. | $1,060 to $1,180 CAD | Samsung QM55C and QB55C at CDW.ca and Newegg.ca |
| Window display | Screens behind a sunny shop window or in a bright entrance. | $2,740 to $3,720 CAD | Samsung OM55B (3,000 nits) at Fleetnetwork.ca, CDW.ca and Newegg.ca |
| Outdoor display | Drive-thrus, patios and anywhere exposed to sun, rain and snow. | $5,770 to $7,390 CAD | Samsung OH55A-S and OH55DX (advertised and list price) at CDW.ca |
Most businesses can start with a smart TV behind the counter. Choose a commercial display when screens run 16 hours or more a day, and a window or outdoor display when they face the sun. Read our full comparison of regular TVs and commercial displays.
The other costs to plan for
Mounts
$60 to $140 per screen for indoor fixed, tilting or full-motion wall mounts. Window and outdoor screens need their own mounting, which is quoted per site.
Players
Not needed with Samsung or LG smart TVs or Android TV, because DSTology runs on them directly. Other screens need a small player such as a Google TV device, about $95 to $200.
Installation
Depends on the wall, the height, cabling, power and network, and on whether screens go in a window or outdoors. We quote it per site after a short call.
Software
Digital signage software is usually a monthly subscription per screen. With DSTology your first screen is free with a 14-day trial, and switching from another system is free.
Three examples
Hardware only, at the retail prices above, before installation and tax.
A café with 2 menu boards
$1,520 to $1,980 CAD2 smart TVs and 2 wall mounts.
A restaurant with 3 commercial displays
$3,360 to $3,960 CAD3 commercial displays and 3 wall mounts.
A drive-thru with 2 outdoor screens
$11,540 to $14,780 CAD2 outdoor displays, mounting quoted per site.
Questions
How much does a digital menu board cost in Canada?
For a 55-inch screen, expect about $700 to $850 for a smart TV, $1,060 to $1,180 for a commercial display, $2,740 to $3,720 for a high-brightness window display and $5,770 to $7,390 for an outdoor display, at Canadian retailers in October 2026, before mounts, installation and tax.
Can I use a regular TV as a menu board?
Often, yes. For screens behind a counter with normal opening hours, a Samsung or LG smart TV works well, and DSTology runs on it directly. Choose a commercial display for long hours, and a window or outdoor display for screens that face the sun.
Do I need a media player?
Not with a smart TV: DSTology runs on Samsung and LG smart TVs and Android TV. A screen without a smart system needs a small player on its HDMI port, such as a Google TV device, about $95 to $200 in Canada.
How much does installation cost?
It depends on the site: the wall, the height, cabling, power and network, and whether screens go in a window or outdoors. We quote installation per site after a short call, across Ottawa–Gatineau and the Greater Toronto Area.
How much does the software cost?
Digital signage software is usually a monthly subscription per screen. With DSTology your first screen is free with a 14-day trial, and we send you pricing for more screens on request.
Do these prices include tax?
No. The Canadian prices on this page are before sales tax. Retail prices change often, so check the retailer before you buy.
Where these prices come from
Retail listings checked in October 2026. Prices change often and do not include tax.
- Best Buy Canada: Samsung 55-inch TVs
- CDW.ca: Samsung QM55C
- CDW.ca: Samsung QB55C
- Newegg.ca: Samsung QM55C
- Fleetnetwork.ca: Samsung OM55B
- CDW.ca: Samsung OM55B
- CDW.ca: Samsung OH55A-S
- Home Depot Canada: TV wall mounts
- Best Buy Canada: TV wall mounts
- Walmart.ca: onn 4K Google TV
- Best Buy Canada: Google TV Streamer
Related pages: Digital menu boards in Canada, Drive-thru menu boards, Menu boards for restaurants.
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