ScreenTinker vs Xibo

ScreenTinker8.3Visit Xibo7.4Visit

Higher score ScreenTinker #4 in Digital Signage Software 8.3/10 Free plan · paid from $39/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ScreenTinker

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Xibo #7 in Digital Signage Software 7.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Xibo

• ScreenTinker fits best

  Small teams wanting free video-wall features

• Xibo fits best

  Self-hosted deployments with deep controls

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Side by side

Feature	ScreenTinker 8.3/10 Visit ↗	Xibo 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.3	7.4
Ranking	#4 in Digital Signage Software	#7 in Digital Signage Software
Best for	Small teams wanting free video-wall features	Self-hosted deployments with deep controls
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$39/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, Linux, Android	Web, Windows, Linux, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	8 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ScreenTinker 2/3 · Xibo 2/3
Offline playback	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Mobile app	—	Not published
Specs
Screen limit	5 screens	Not published
Content types	images, video, PDF, YouTube, webpages, RSS, text, HTML, widgets	images, video, audio, PDF, PowerPoint, HTML packages, webpages, text, RSS/tickers
User roles	Advanced	Custom
Our review
Pros	Free plan with multi-zone layouts, scheduling, and offline playback Video walls include bezel compensation and remote screen control Self-hosted deployment, API access, and broad platform support	Cloud or self-hosted deployment with offline playback Detailed scheduling, synchronization and display monitoring Custom permissions, reporting and REST API access
Cons	Free plan is limited to 1 device and 500 MB of storage Pro costs $99/month for up to 15 devices No separate mobile management app; the dashboard is browser-based	Self-hosted deployments require infrastructure and maintenance ownership Broad controls may exceed the needs of simple signage setups Paid-plan evaluation follows sales or account-led flows
Our verdict	ScreenTinker is open-source digital signage software for businesses, schools, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and other teams managing one or more displays. It supports cloud-hosted and self-hosted deployments for TVs, video walls,… Read the review →	Xibo is a digital signage platform for businesses managing one or more networked displays. Its content management system supports media libraries, layouts, playlists, scheduling, display groups, reporting and permissions, while player… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ScreenTinker — where it wins

  • Free plan with multi-zone layouts, scheduling, and offline playback
  • Video walls include bezel compensation and remote screen control
  • Self-hosted deployment, API access, and broad platform support

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to 1 device and 500 MB of storage
  • Pro costs $99/month for up to 15 devices
  • No separate mobile management app; the dashboard is browser-based

• Xibo — where it wins

  • Cloud or self-hosted deployment with offline playback
  • Detailed scheduling, synchronization and display monitoring
  • Custom permissions, reporting and REST API access

  Where it doesn't

  • Self-hosted deployments require infrastructure and maintenance ownership
  • Broad controls may exceed the needs of simple signage setups
  • Paid-plan evaluation follows sales or account-led flows

• ScreenTinker8.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $39/mo · 14-day trial

  A capable open-source signage option, strongest for small teams using free video-wall features.

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• Xibo7.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Flexible digital signage for teams that need self-hosting, control and scheduling depth.

  Visit XiboFull verdict →