Obscreen vs Xibo.
Xibo is strong for networks already committed to its CMS and players. Obscreen is a better fit when ease of use and mixed hardware come first. Information checked November 1, 2026
Managed Obscreen Cloud or self-hosting on your own infrastructure.
Xibo Cloud or a self-hosted CMS.
Android, Android TV, Fire TV, Windows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi, web browsers, and supported TV platforms.Ahead
Players for several operating systems; availability and licensing should be checked per OS.
Teams that want a simple start without giving up self-hosting or hardware choice.
Structured networks that need a mature, highly configurable CMS.
Maximum control when self-hosted, or delegated operations with Obscreen Cloud.
Good control when self-hosted, with more components to operate.
The bars summarize coverage of each criterion on five levels, based on published features. They do not measure technical performance.
Choose Obscreen if you want
A choice between a managed cloud service and self-hosting on your own infrastructure. Players for common devices, without being required to buy proprietary hardware. Open source software that your team can inspect while keeping control of its data.
Choose Xibo if you need
An established signage CMS with a deep set of advanced functions. Teams already familiar with the Xibo ecosystem. Deployments where Xibo player licensing and operating systems are already approved.