# L Squared Hub vs Xibo

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** L Squared Hub

| Attribute | L Squared Hub | Xibo |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 64.9 (54% (medium)) | 42.8 (23% (low)) |
| content.faq | - | `[{"answer":"A digital signage platform enabling organizations to manage and update displays from anywhere. Supports both cloud-hosted and self-hosted deployments with multiple hardware player options and open-source or commercial licenses. It is indexed under Digital Signage.","source":"https://xibosignage.com/pricing","question":"What is Xibo?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Xibo offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://xibosignage.com/pricing","question":"Is Xibo free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Xibo supports the web, Windows, Linux and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://xibosignage.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Xibo support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Xibo can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://xibosignage.com/pricing","question":"Can Xibo be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Xibo. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Xibo not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://xibosignage.com/blog/security-advisory-2023-05","question":"What security certifications does Xibo have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | The L Squared Hub is an enterprise-grade digital signage software Content Management System (CMS) designed to facilitate secure and efficient content scheduling across multiple locations. This cloud-first platform empowers organizations to manage their digital signage networks from a centralized web dashboard, enabling seamless control over 1 to 10,000+ screens. By replacing fragmented legacy systems, L Squared Hub offers a unified solution tailored for multi-location Enterprises, Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Retail, Manufacturing and Corporate campuses. | A digital signage platform enabling organizations to manage and update displays from anywhere. Supports both cloud-hosted and self-hosted deployments with multiple hardware player options and open-source or commercial licenses. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"emergency_override_alert_broadcasting":true,"social_media_and_news_rss_feed_widgets":true,"live_data_dashboards_tableu_powerbi_jira":true}` | - |
| integrations.count | 6 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"PowerPoint","native":true,"category":"productivity"},{"name":"Excel","native":true,"category":"productivity"},{"name":"Word","native":true,"category":"productivity"},{"name":"Power BI","native":true,"category":"analytics"},{"name":"Social Media","native":true,"category":"social"},{"name":"RSS Feeds","native":true,"category":"content"}]` | `[{"name":"Admobilize"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","CA"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| media.logo | https://lsquared.com/hs-fs/hubfs/L-Squared-Logo-V2.png?width=1920&height=291&name=L-Squared-Logo-V2.png | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free Trial","summary":"Free trial available","features":["10 Most popular widgets","Screen preview","Upload images, videos & PDFs","Device management"],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","summary":"$15/month billed annually","features":["Access to 50+ widgets","APIs Available","24/7 support","Pre-built templates","Enterprise-grade security"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Best for Small / Medium Business","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Professional Suite & 150+ Widgets","Single Sign-on","Proactive monitoring","Customized terms & services","Custom developed integrations","Lifecycle & Device Management"],"description":"Best for Enterprise Scale","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $15/month. Free trial available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://lsquared.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-16T12:39:56.049Z","startingPrice":{"amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","summary":"14-day free trial. Cloud subscription billed monthly or annually. Open-source and perpetual player licenses available for self-hosted option.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://xibosignage.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T16:30:40.137Z","freeTrialDays":14,"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | mid | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":15,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27001:2022","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://lsquared.com/digital-signage-insights/stay-ahead-in-2025-practical-tips-for-manufacturing-compliance | - |

## Capabilities (Digital Signage)

| Capability | L Squared Hub | Xibo |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Hardware agnostic android fireos webos support | - | - |
| Proprietary hardware player required | - | - |
| Offline caching and internet down playback | - | - |
| Remote fleet monitoring and device rebooting | - | - |
| Multi zone screen splitting layout engine | - | - |
| Live data dashboards tableu powerbi jira | ✓ | - |
| Social media and news rss feed widgets | ✓ | - |
| Role based access control RBAC content approval | - | - |
| Emergency override alert broadcasting | ✓ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | ✓ | - |
| ISO 27001 | ✓ | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-09-16T18:12:03.163Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*