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.
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 | 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
200,000+
Automated matches
Football Australia
4,000+ matches
DAZN
650+ matches/season
20+
Sports supported
Frequently asked questions
LIGR for your sport
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