What is the difference between LIGR and Ross Video?

LIGR is a cloud-native platform with no hardware requirement and no operator per match. Ross Video offers XPression as software, as purpose-built hardware, and as XPression.cloud, and it is generally run by trained graphics operators as part of a wider production workflow.

Is LIGR cheaper than Ross Video XPression?

Ross does not publish list pricing; XPression is quoted per configuration, with resellers listing entry software licences from around USD $17,000 before hardware, integration and engineering time. LIGR runs entirely in the cloud on a subscription — no capital purchase, no per-venue installation, and no operator per broadcast.

Can LIGR produce the same quality graphics as Ross Video?

Yes. LIGR's Fuse theme builder and Rive animation engine produce broadcast-quality graphics at 1080p/60fps. The key difference is LIGR renders in the cloud rather than on local hardware, eliminating venue infrastructure costs.

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LIGR vs Ross Video

Ross Video XPression is a professional graphics system built around trained operators, quoted per configuration and deployed on-premise, as software, or through XPression.cloud. LIGR is a cloud-native broadcast graphics platform running 4,000+ matches a year for Football Australia and 650+ matches per season for DAZN National League — no hardware to buy and no operator per match.

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LIGR Control Room — Ross-grade sports graphics in a browser

1920×1080 MP4 loop, ~10s. Control Room mid-match: live preview, graphics rail, sponsor scheduler.

Choose LIGR if you want:

Broadcast-quality sports graphics with no hardware to buy
Zero operators — Game Plans automate entire broadcasts (4,000+ FA matches)
Instant deployment — unlimited venues on one cloud platform
10+ sport templates with Sportradar data feeds and per-sponsor impression tracking

Choose Ross Video if you need:

Permanent, high-end broadcast facility infrastructure
Universal broadcast graphics (news, weather, etc.)
Dedicated engineering staff managing on-premise systems
Industry-standard broadcast production workflows

Feature Comparison

Feature	LIGR	Ross Video
Deployment	Cloud-native, instant setup	On-premise, software, or XPression.cloud
Hardware Required	None — any browser	Dedicated servers, switchers, I/O
Operators Required	Zero — fully automated	Trained operators + engineers
Sport-Specific Templates	10+ sports — football, basketball, rugby, tennis, cricket	Sports graphics packs from Ross and partners
Automated Scoring	Sportradar data feeds — automatic triggers	Connectors for 20+ scoring and timing systems
Sponsor Management	Built-in scheduling + tracking	Manual insertion
Impression Tracking	Per-sponsor, per-match	Not published
Game Plan Automation	Game Plans — pre-program full broadcasts end-to-end	Manual playlist operation
Scalability	Unlimited venues — FA runs 4,000+ matches on one platform	Per-venue hardware investment
Capital Cost	SaaS subscription — from $0.50/match	Quoted per configuration; not publicly priced
Remote Production	Produce from anywhere	Remote and cloud production available
Multi-Platform Streaming	Simultaneous destinations	Separate streaming gateway product
Highlight Generation	Auto-generated clips	Clip tooling via Streamline and XPression Clips
Production Quality	Broadcast-quality overlays	Industry-leading graphics engine
API Access	Full REST API	RossTalk, DataLinq (XML/JSON/WebSocket)

Who Should Choose Each Platform?

Best for LIGR

College and semi-pro sports. Limited budgets, multiple venues, high match volume — LIGR scales without per-venue capex.
Remote productions. No venue infrastructure required; operate from anywhere with internet.
Leagues and federations. Standardise graphics and sponsorship across dozens or hundreds of matches with zero manual intervention.
Streaming platforms. DAZN, YouTube, Twitch — multi-platform simultaneous output without additional infrastructure.
Growing broadcasters. Start small, scale fast — pay for what you use, no hardware lock-in.

Best for Ross Video

Major broadcast centres. Networks, large stadiums with permanent installations and dedicated technical staff.
Universal broadcast graphics. News, weather, election coverage — beyond sports-specific needs.
Legacy integrations. Existing infrastructure built around Ross systems; switching costs are prohibitive.
High-touch graphics design. Custom-built, frame-accurate animations requiring full control.
Tier 1 sports (for traditional broadcast). Networks with existing Ross investments and established workflows.

Trusted by sports broadcasters globally

LIGR overlay on a live Football Australia feed

1920×1080 MP4 loop, ~8s. Programme feed with scorebug, lower third and sponsor bug keyed over live play.

200,000+

Automated matches

Football Australia

4,000+ matches

DAZN

650+ matches/season

20+

Sports supported

Frequently asked questions

LIGR for your sport

Football Basketball American Football Tennis Rugby Cricket Volleyball Ice Hockey

Game Plans — a full match pre-programmed end to end

1920×1080 MP4 loop, ~8s. Game Plan timeline on the left firing graphics on the programme feed on the right.

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