showbitz.live

What It Is

ShowBitz is an end-to-end digital signage solution from Infotv. At its core is a cloud-based CMS for creating, broadcasting, scheduling, and managing screen content. It emphasizes a “zero learning curve,” allowing users to create content through a familiar PowerPoint add-in or the online CMS, then publish it across different display channels.

Core Capabilities

Based on the available product information, ShowBitz’s main modules include online content management, content creation, scheduling and broadcasting, multi-channel support, multi-screen layouts, 200+ templates, social media widgets, news and weather feeds, and real-time mobile control. Its player supports Windows 7/10 and Android devices, and users can start publishing content after pairing the player with an online account. The mobile features are practical: users can switch channels at any time, publish content instantly, and push photos directly to display channels after taking them.

Pricing and Trial

ShowBitz offers a 30-day free trial. The Standard plan costs $30/month and is labeled as Single player. It includes online content management, the PowerPoint Add-In, templates, multi-channel support, multi-screen layouts, social media widgets, and news and weather feeds. The Enterprise plan is intended for bulk or site-licensed players and requires contacting the company for a quote. The page clearly states that hardware is not included, so actual deployment will require separate display screens and media players.

Pros and Cons

Its strengths are clear positioning and suitability for quickly building a digital signage network. The PowerPoint add-in lowers the barrier to content production, while the cloud CMS and mobile controls make remote management easier. Automated feeds can also reduce day-to-day maintenance work. The limitations are that the official site does not disclose details on team permissions, data security compliance, APIs, developer support, SLAs, or specific third-party integrations, which may be insufficient for large enterprises or highly regulated use cases. In addition, the Standard plan only specifies a single player, so the cost at scale needs to be confirmed through further quotation.

Who It’s For

ShowBitz is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, retail chains, schools, or organizations that want to use screens for internal announcements, employee communications, in-store advertising, brand displays, or event information. If a company already has a PowerPoint-based content workflow, its add-in approach should make adoption easier.

China Access and Alternatives

The page does not provide information on mainland China access, payment methods, or localized support, so china_access can only be assessed as unknown. For deployment in China, it is recommended to first test website login, CMS access speed, player connection stability, and the availability of international payments. Comparable options include Yodeck, ScreenCloud, OptiSigns, TelemetryTV, Xibo, or local Chinese commercial display/digital signage CMS providers.