--- description: Get detailed information about Xibo usability, features, price, benefits and disadvantages from verified user experiences. Read reviews and discover similar tools on Capterra United Arab Emirates. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Xibo Price, Reviews & Ratings - Capterra United Arab Emirates 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Digital Signage Software](/directory/10055/digital-signage/software) > [Xibo](/software/182202/xibo) # Xibo Canonical: https://www.capterra.ae/software/182202/xibo Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/182202/xibo?page=2) > A reliable digital signage platform built to grow with your business. Features an intuitive CMS, cloud hosting, and player software > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 239 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Xibo? Xibo is purpose-built to empower small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with reliable digital signage that grows alongside them as they scale. Trusted across 186 countries by more than 60,000 custom ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 239 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Xibo Signage - **Founded**: 2011 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: £3.50 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: A cost effective digital signage solution that adapts to your business needs. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil and 167 more ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Auto Update - Customizable Branding - Customizable Templates - Data Security - Digital Menu Boards - Layout & Design - Playlist Management - Visual Editor - XML/RSS ## Integrations (2 total) - Canva - Pixabay ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support ## Category - [Digital Signage Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/10055/digital-signage/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Media4Display](https://www.capterra.ae/software/185876/media4display) — 4.6/5 (108 reviews) ## Reviews ### "BEST CMS SOLUTION" — 5.0/5 > **SALEEL** | *4 December 2025* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Implement robust quality control early to reduce costly rework and waste later in the production cycle. > > **Cons**: The policy of no discount for SMBs signifies a uniform pricing model where small and medium businesses pay the same standard rates as large enterprises, often forcing SMBs to scrutinize cost-effectiveness more rigorously. ----- ### "Powerful and flexible signage platform" — 5.0/5 > **Fabio** | *16 July 2026* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Xibo provides excellent value for money, especially as a self-hosted digital signage platform. It offers extensive customization, flexible scheduling, role-based management, and supports a wide range of media types. The CMS is feature-rich and scalable, making it suitable for managing large numbers of displays. The active community and regular updates make it a strong open-source alternative to expensive commercial signage solutions. > > **Cons**: The initial deployment and configuration can be challenging, particularly when using Docker and SSL certificates, if you are new to it. Some advanced features have a steep learning curve, and troubleshooting player synchronization or playlist behavior can require significant technical knowledge. The user interface is functional but could be more intuitive for first-time administrators. > > Overall, Xibo has been a reliable and cost-effective digital signage solution. After the initial setup, it has proven stable and capable of managing multiple displays efficiently. The flexibility to self-host, customize layouts, and integrate with existing infrastructure makes it an excellent choice for organizations with in-house IT expertise. While deployment requires technical experience, the long-term benefits and low licensing costs outweigh the initial complexity. ----- ### "Easy set-up, no annual subscription needed" — 5.0/5 > **Josh** | *5 March 2026* | Broadcast Media | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I was able to set up the CMS to run locally. I don't have to perpetually pay a subscription fee in order to use the system. > > **Cons**: Theres no built-in system to use hdmi-cec to turn on/turn off TVs. It would be a simple feature to add for the xibo player. I had to spend time creating a custom solution to do the same thing with scripts. > > It was extremely easybto set up the cms. And the player licenses support android, which is easy to get a hold of compatible boxes. ----- ### "From a 4-screen POC to a 500+ screen enterprise deployment" — 5.0/5 > **FREDERIC** | *16 July 2026* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I appreciate the most is the overall Ease of Use and how quickly you can get the system into production. The learning curve is short for anyone willing to spend a little time on it, and end-users pick it up very fast. Xibo offers incredible Customization Options; being open-source, there are no limits when it comes to interconnecting real-time databases and displaying dynamic production flows. It is truly limitless. Additionally, the Customer Support is highly responsive, and the development team is deeply involved when it comes to feedback and integrating new features. When you look at the features provided compared to proprietary alternatives, the Value for Money is unbeatable. There are now many Xibo integrators all over the world, which makes Xibo a trusted player in this market. > > **Cons**: Since this project started back in 2009, my main complaint a year ago would have been the User Interface, which felt a bit dated. However, with the new version 4.5, they have completely overhauled the UX/UI, and I truly love the product now. Like any active software, whether you want a new feature or encounter occasional Bugs and Issues when pushing advanced features, the community and the tech support team are incredibly fast at providing patches, workarounds, training, and help. > > I started with Xibo version 1.2 to validate a 4-screen POC. The project quickly scaled up in both users and connected displays. We now have over 120 users managing more than 500 operational screens across diverse sectors like industry, retail, and transportation. Screen Management is a breeze. The wide variety of Xibo players allows us to mix different screen brands and seamlessly migrate from other solutions. Server provisioning is fast and straightforward using Docker on-premise, but Xibo also offers highly efficient and affordable SaaS options. Whether you choose cloud or self-hosted, their Customer Support is top-notch. It is a reliable, robust, and highly cost-effective solution. ----- ### "Full Featured but Confusing" — 3.0/5 > **Nate** | *6 May 2026* | Sports | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: The system is very stable once up and running, and with correct settings/codecs the visual clarity is top notch. The image creation applet contains a good selection of tools. The whole program contains an amount of customization and end user access that is unparalleled in the software space, letting us tweak anything we like to make it work. > > **Cons**: The interface is unbelivebly confusing, with settings and features that relate to eachother in completely different areas. To just change the .jpg for one screen that only displays said .jpg with no changes takes at minimum 4 different menus, plus submenus, and the delay between applying it and receiving confirmation that it is displaying is measured in 10's of minutes, if it reports correctly at all. ----- Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/182202/xibo?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ae/software/182202/xibo) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data