Xibo
Open source signage CMS from the UK with a Dutch subsidiary, self-hosted or managed cloud
Quick Overview
| Company | Xibo Signage Ltd |
|---|---|
| Category | Digital Signage |
| Headquarters | Hove, England, United Kingdom |
| EU Presence | United Kingdom (adequacy decision, outside the EEA) |
| Data Location | Fully managed cloud, or self-hosted on your own servers |
| Open Source | Yes |
| Pricing | Cloud plans quoted; Windows player free under AGPLv3, Android, webOS and Tizen players are paid perpetual licences |
| Free Option | 14-day free trial of the Professional plan, no card |
| Replaces | Yodeck, Rise Vision, Samsung MagicINFO |
Detailed Review
Xibo is the open source option. The CMS is published under AGPLv3, and the vendor says it began as a university project in the early 2000s and entered the market in 2004. Xibo Signage Ltd is incorporated in England and Wales under company number 07811749 and registered in Hove, and its terms say customers buying or using it within the EU may contract with Xibo Signage Netherlands BV in Rotterdam instead.
You can take it two ways: a managed cloud plan with a 14-day free trial that includes two players, or self-hosting, where you provide the web server, database, backups and upgrades. The Windows player is free under AGPLv3, while the Android, LG webOS and Samsung Tizen players are commercial perpetual licences. The company says it serves more than 60,000 businesses and over 380,000 displays.
No prices appear on the pricing page and no certification is stated. Self-hosting is cheaper in licences and dearer in staff time, and the vendor itself says it typically has a higher total cost of ownership than a plan.
What Xibo does well
- CMS under AGPLv3, self-hostable
- Free Windows player
- Players for Android, webOS and Tizen as well
- Dutch subsidiary available as EU contracting entity
- 14-day free trial with two players and no card
Where Xibo falls short
- Cloud plan prices not published
- UK parent is outside the EU and EEA
- No security certification stated
- Self-hosting needs your own operations effort
Standout feature. The only open source CMS in this list, with a UK parent and a Dutch subsidiary for EU contracts.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- CMS under AGPLv3, self-hostable
- Free Windows player
- Players for Android, webOS and Tizen as well
- Dutch subsidiary available as EU contracting entity
- 14-day free trial with two players and no card
Cons
- Cloud plan prices not published
- UK parent is outside the EU and EEA
- No security certification stated
- Self-hosting needs your own operations effort
Alternatives to Xibo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xibo?
Xibo is the open source option. The CMS is published under AGPLv3, and the vendor says it began as a university project in the early 2000s and entered the market in 2004. Xibo Signage Ltd is incorporated in England and Wales under company number 07811749 and registered in Hove, and its terms say customers buying or using it within the EU may contract with Xibo Signage Netherlands BV in Rotterdam instead.
Where is Xibo based?
Xibo operates from Hove, England, United Kingdom, which places it under United Kingdom (adequacy decision, outside the EEA).
What does Xibo cost?
Cloud plans quoted; Windows player free under AGPLv3, Android, webOS and Tizen players are paid perpetual licences. 14-day free trial of the Professional plan, no card.
Who is Xibo best for?
Teams that want open source signage they can self-host. The only open source CMS in this list, with a UK parent and a Dutch subsidiary for EU contracts.
What are the drawbacks of Xibo?
Cloud plan prices not published. UK parent is outside the EU and EEA. No security certification stated. Self-hosting needs your own operations effort.
Is Xibo a good alternative to Yodeck?
Xibo is built as a European alternative to Yodeck: Open source signage CMS from the UK with a Dutch subsidiary, self-hosted or managed cloud. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does Xibo compare to other Digital Signage tools?
Xibo is one of several European Digital Signage tools we cover. It is most often compared with Yodeck, Rise Vision, Samsung MagicINFO.