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Open source digital signage CMS, offering Cloud Hosting, Android, Windows, LG webOS, Samsung Tizen, Linux player software.

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Pros:

Great centralised management solution for digital signage. Setup of the server using Docker was very straight forward with a concise step by step guide in the manual.

Cons:

There is a lot of features but they are really hard to use and understand.

Xibo ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
3.9
Customer Service
4.5
Features
4.5
Value for Money
4.7

Likelihood to recommend

8.5/10

Xibo has an overall rating of 4.7 out 5 stars based on 32 user reviews on Capterra.

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Rok
Rok
Vice principal in Slovenia
Verified LinkedIn User
Education Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Great and free for own-hosted solution.

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: We were looking for a signage solution that would be free and easy to use. Sure, 19€ per device license (permanent, not a subscription!) is not a lot, but not free - since we plan to use it for a longer period of time, this is a minimal cost.

Pros:

It is free as own hosted solution (we use the CMS on Windows). Easy to use and very wide support of devices (Android, Windows, Tizen, Linux, ...).

Cons:

Some parts are paid - like android device licences

Nitish
Director in India
Information Technology & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Improvement required in Software.

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: Good

Pros:

All the features are useful but most impactful Multiple widgets.

Cons:

Need to add Multiple social Media Widgets (Fb and Insta [ Live Streaming, Fb post], Live Youtube) Reasons and Layout should be easy to use(Need to add some predefined Template). If you can add Caneva Design [SENSITIVE CONTENT] it should be better for non technical to use.

Xibo Signage Response

3 years ago

Thank you for your review Nitish! We are glad to see that you find Xibo's features so useful and thank you for your valuable feedback.

Ben
Communications Director in US
Religious Institutions, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Full Featured, but hard to train

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: It does what it says it does very well, but it doesn't get points for being simple. But for someone needing all the features with a low price point, this is the way to go.

Pros:

Xibo lets you make any kind of signage you can dream up to fit your specific needs, and having it self-hosted makes it very flexible and far more affordable than most other options.

Cons:

The user interface is a challenge for me, and I could never fully train people where they didn't make mistakes or have to come to me for help.

Martin
It Manager in Australia
Food & Beverages, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great product, realistically priced, one drawback

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: Centralised management of signage, even at the site level makes the product brilliant.

Pros:

Incredibly quick to get started with Xibo, especially if they are hosting. Easy to learn, great feature set and great pricing make for an almost unbeatable combination.

Cons:

Only one thing bothers me, and it is a deal breaker. Videos have a one second black screen when looping which makes the presentation look second rate. Have contacted support twice, but cannot resolve. Looking elsewhere as a result...

Xibo Signage Response

3 years ago

Thank you for your review Martin. We are glad to see that you find so many of the Xibo features positive. We are sorry to hear that you have been unable to resolve the black screen delay. We have recently introduced Gapless Playback to our Android player, which removes this black screen and we aim to be doing this over other players in the near future. In the meantime there are some work arounds, and I hope our support team can work with you to find a suitable solution.

Benjamin
Graphic Designer in UK
Verified LinkedIn User
Performing Arts, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Excellent open source option for distributed digital signage

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: Currently use this system to administer the digital signage across a single site, multi-room nightclub venue. Since installing, it has allowed us to reduce our physically printed promotional costs while increasing session awareness. It has also allowed us to introduce dynamic promotions and allow third parties to advertise within the venue which has opened a new revenue stream for us. All of this has been achieved with very minimal cost using existing low end PC hardware as well as low cost Android boxes.
A great system that has really helped improve our business.

Pros:

Great centralised management solution for digital signage. Setup of the server using Docker was very straight forward with a concise step by step guide in the manual. User management controls allow easy allocation of assets and screens to the relevant people responsible for updates. While the many options available within layout scheduling does take a bit of time to get your head around, once it has all clicked, it provides a very powerful set of tools to assign assets to screens.

Cons:

The interface can be slightly confusing to a new user. Some concepts don't operate as you would initially think and sometimes require a bit of thought to get your head around.

Chris
Owner in US
Retail, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great Digital Signage Solution for Retail

5.0 3 years ago

Pros:

Xibo is incredibly quick and easy to setup, and once configured and running, it just works. We are using the DSDevices android player, which we have (knock on wood) never had any issues with - not even a reboot has been necessary in over 1 year of continuous use. Content changes happen seamlessly, and always look crystal clear on our 4k displays.

Cons:

We encountered a few minor issues, specifically with limitations of the Android player and it's inability to smoothly loop video segments in the player. We were able to work around this limitation by producing the media to loop outside of Xibo, but this feature would be a welcome addition. It's a very minor nitpick - overall we have been very impressed with the features and stability of Xibo.

Xibo Signage Response

3 years ago

Thanks for your review Chris! Glad to hear you are having such experience with Xibo. Please do reach out to our support team who can assist you further with video looping in Android.

Laura
Laura
President in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Graphic Design Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Xibo is a powerful and dependable digital signage platform with many affordable deployment options.

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: Xibo has allowed us to offer a digital signage solution to our customers that has transformed their marketing initiatives and has provided measurable returns on digital signage campaigns. Their customer service is fantastic, and the Xibo team is also available for full customization of custom features. Xibo is highly underrated in the world of big, digital signage companies and software options.

Pros:

Xibo has a very simple pricing structure with options for all budgets. It includes many powerful widgets for free and offers HTML coding for full customization. In addition, the Windows version is open source and free. The Xibo software is very stable, and we find we have minimal issues that are usually fixed with a simple reboot. From digital menu boards, to custom layouts, video walls and dynamic content delivery, Xibo has tools to facilitate all of your digital signage deployment needs.

Cons:

No touchscreen options yet. However, this function is coming soon.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Higher Education Software, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Free and open source digital signage

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: We decided to implement a digital signage system and were unsure of how it would go over, so we wanted a pilot program. Initially we anticipated Xibo to be only a temporary stand in until we were ready to commit to a more expensive product. As we learned the system and developed content for Xibo, we decided to stick with it, as it is remarkabley customizable and capable if you're willing to put in the effort to develop content. We received many complements on our digital signage and some were amazed the quality and type of content we were able to use with such a low cost solution.

Pros:

Aside from the cost, this is a fully featured digital signage system. This includes the players and browser based content management system. The CMS is pretty straight forward to use and has pretty good granularity when it comes to assigning user roles and permissions.

Cons:

The biggest downside has been the slow development and update cycle.

Miguel
Tec in Portugal
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Xibo forever

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: I was researching digital signage software and I discovered the Xibo by chance and it was one of the best discoveries I made. I've been using the Xibo since 2017 and so far it has done everything I needed to show advertising on my screens

Pros:

Ease of use. Schedule. Playlists. Layouts.

Cons:

While creating new regions we can´t see the background image.

Xibo Signage Response

3 years ago

Thank you for your review Miguel! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with Xibo.

Henrique
Henrique
Engineer in Brazil
Verified LinkedIn User
Real Estate, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Great digital signage software

5.0 4 years ago

Pros:

It's an easy to install self-hosted digital signage software. Integrates with RSS feeds, which makes it very easy to show updated headlines along with videos and pictures

Cons:

The layout designer is not as intuitive as it should be. Also, the android app (which we use on an android box) costs 15GBP per display (one-time fee that does not include major updates)

Xibo Signage Response

4 years ago

Thank you for your feedback and pleased to hear you had a great experience. We would love to hear more about your experience and how we could make it even better, would you be be happy for us to get in touch?

Ryan
Project Manager in US
Entertainment, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Your Flexible, Open Source Signage Solution

5.0 3 years ago

Pros:

Xibo’s supreme flexibility has allowed us to swiftly implement complex API-based scheduling while allowing the marketing team to manage the content without distractions. Add in some very stable player clients, and you have a winning signage product.

Cons:

Some features like synchronized data sets are a little more complex to configure. Administrators who want fine grained permissions will also be disappointed to learn that some things are just not possible (i.e. allowing view only access to the schedule).

Xibo Signage Response

3 years ago

Thanks for your feedback Ryan! Our latest Xibo v3 release has Features and Sharing which replaces the Permissions model (found in earlier versions) and allows for a more granular access/level of interaction to be set. Please do get in touch with us if you need help moving over to our latest CMS.

Michael
IT Systems Engineer III in US
Hospital & Health Care, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Powerful and user friendly digital signage solution

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: I've used Xibo since version 1.4.2. In the beginning there was a pretty steep learning curve to get things set up and start creating layouts. Over the years an amazing amount of work has been put into making it a very easy to use product from installation to implementation.

Pros:

I love the fact that you have the option to host your own servers or have them hosted in the cloud. The versatility of the product is amazing and you're not locked into one brand or operating system for the displays. When I have run into issues or had questions, the support in the forums and from the Xibo staff are top notch.

Cons:

For our use case, Xibo does everything that we need it to do. They are always releasing and working on new features. One that I may be utilizing in the near future is end user interaction with layouts.

Xibo Signage Response

3 years ago

Thank you for your review Michael and for being such a loyal customer! We are glad to see that you are having such a positive experience and we look forward to hearing further feedback on our latest interactivity functionality when you begin to use it.

George
Chief Executive Officer in Germany
Research, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

high performance signage solution

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

Xibo is a cost-effective, yet high performance digital signage solution that reduces the operational requirements.

Cons:

All is fine so far with Xibo, I have no any negative experience to add here.

Xibo Signage Response

2 years ago

Thank you George! We're glad to hear Xibo is helping your business.

Mary
PR & Marketing Specialist in US
Public Relations & Communications, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great Product for Institution with Multiple Locations

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: This product allows us to do exactly what we need to do and so far customer service has bee great.

Pros:

This product allows us to control multiple screens at four separate campus locations and have separate playlists for each. This accommodates the fact that each of our locations may have different information that needs to be shared or events that need to be advertised.

Cons:

I was not part of the integration process as I came on with our institution in 2019 and we were already using Xibo at that point. It has been updated within my time here and we are pleased with the features we have now. Our IT department were the ones tasked with setup and integration, so I'm not sure about what their experience was like with that.

Ashik
IT Engineer in Bangladesh
Construction Software, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I just love this digital signage solution.

5.0 3 years ago

Pros:

I like the feature of its process of installation & configuration. A user like me (novice) can understand the whole operation process easily. It dayparting helps me a lot to control the displays. We have been using xibo for 3 Years+ in our construction project. It's awesome.

Cons:

Easy to create a layout, Campaign & Scheduling

Xibo Signage Response

3 years ago

Thank you for your review Ashik! We are glad to see that you are so happy with Xibo.

Reece
General Manager - Operations in Australia
Marketing & Advertising, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Affordable cloud based signage

4.0 6 years ago

Pros:

It’s value for money. This is its most attractive feature. The ability to also white label and resell is a major feature why we have chosen to distribute this product in our business.

Cons:

Features and the interface needs some improvement. Upcoming features such as playlists and touch screen ability should fix this.

AbdulAleem
Tech Support Specialist in Saudi Arabia
Hospitality, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Best open-source digital signage app

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: i liked the product and will continue using it.

Pros:

easy to use easy to administer easy to setup

Cons:

so many features are available so sometimes for a basic user, it becomes a bit difficult to understand initially

Xibo Signage Response

3 years ago

Thank you very much for your review AbdulAleem, glad to hear you're enjoying Xibo!

Marcin
ICT Technician in Poland
Telecommunications, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great progress in last years

5.0 3 years ago

Pros:

- Scalability and wide range of solutions for any kind of content you need to display - Compatibility with wide range of devices - Advanced scheduling features - Great price-quality relationship - Great progress in last years, especially in comparison to first tests in 2013. - Newly implemented interactive features, new layout designer

Cons:

- Complicated from the perspective of unadvanced user

Xibo Signage Response

3 years ago

Thank you for your review Marcin and for being a loyal Xibo user for many years.

IVANO
IT MANAGER in Italy
Hospitality, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Open, free and powerful

4.0 3 years ago

Pros:

I love the fact that is open source, you can use it for free and there are almost no cost exept for some players. We don't have any monthly costs. There are players for Android, Windows and some Tv OS. Is easy of use and deploy.

Cons:

For our needs there were no big issues, maybe there are some competitors that can have an easier way for rules about contents.

Xibo Signage Response

3 years ago

Thank you for your review Ivano! We are glad to see that you are enjoying Xibo Open Source.

Adam
Business & IT Manager in New Zealand
Education Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Excellent low-cost alternative backed by open source development

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: We originally used the self-hosted server and players, however the low cost of the cloud-hosted option and Android players has greatly simplified our setup.

Pros:

Xibo is a robust and low-cost alternative to expensive digital signage platforms and has evolved from a small open source project to a reliable SAAS product.

Cons:

The interface can take a little while to learn, although it has improved markedly over the years.

Xibo Signage Response

3 years ago

Thanks for your review Adam! We are glad to see that you are happy with Xibo Signage.

Michael
IT Director in US
Government Administration, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Long time user

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: I have used XIBO for more than 10 years. I was one of the first users back when the majority of content came from much simpler sources. Xibo for being and remaining mainly open source has always been my goto for content display.

Pros:

Opensource, Some parts are free while others may not be. Great for both the everyday user that knows what they want while still having the paid option of either remote hosting or full support remotely.

Cons:

Have you tried it? One of the most full featured delivery systems out there with MANY years of support and growth behind it.

Xibo Signage Response

3 years ago

Thank you for your review Michael and for being such a loyal Xibo customer! We are happy to see that you have had such a positive experience over the years and we look forward to working with you for many more years.

Travis
Travis
Digital Director in Australia
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Reliable software that stands up to the best in the industry for 1/10nth the price.

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Super easy to setup, and scale.

Pros:

Very flexible, with many options to fit several scenarios of use.

Cons:

Interface can be confusing. I feel it can be simplified and more straight forward than it currently is.

Xibo Signage Response

3 years ago

Thank you for your review Travis! We are glad to hear you are happy with Xibo and your feedback is valuable for helping us to continually improve the solution.

Peter
Webmaster in Netherlands
Sports, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Cheap and good software

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: Working flawlessly.
No issues found.

Pros:

The software (CMS in the cloud) is easy to use. And the price is very low, compared to other companys (I have tested a lot, and XIBO is by far out the cheapest).

Cons:

Haven't had any problems so far, that couldn't be solved by the helpdesk, or other mebers of the forum.

Xibo Signage Response

3 years ago

Thank you very much for your review Peter, glad to hear you're enjoying Xibo!

Milan
Dr.med.dent. in Switzerland
Medical Practice, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Xibo in a dental practice

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Easy to setup, good stability and almost flawless workflow. Would recomend all my colleagues who are thinging about implementing an information/signangesystem for their patients.

Pros:

The flexibility to schedule and change different contents. The features in adding other actual information in RSS feeds..

Cons:

The manuals could be better grouped in one document instead of having to browse through website.

Xibo Signage Response

3 years ago

Thank you for your review Milan! We are very happy to hear that you would recommend Xibo and are happy with the solution.

Andrew
Andrew
Managing Director in UK
Verified LinkedIn User
Media Production, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

My opinion on Xibo

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Excellent. Nothing bad to say and highly recommended.

Pros:

We love the fact that is a UK based company that has its roots in grassroots deployment. The team behind it are committed to the development and not sidetracked by other projects.

Cons:

The layout designer could be a bit more intuitive.

Xibo Signage Response

3 years ago

Thank you for your review Andrew! We are glad to see that you are so happy with Xibo.