Looking for a Stagetimer alternative?
StageTick and Stagetimer are both stage timers that run in the browser. Here is how their plans and features compare – and where Stagetimer is the better choice.
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Date and sources
Stagetimer details as of 23 October 2026, from the vendor's website:
- stagetimer.io/pricing
- stagetimer.io/features
- stagetimer.io/docs/timers
- stagetimer.io/desktop-app
- stagetimer.io/changelog
- stagetimer.io/docs/api-v1
- Stagetimer prices from the vendor's published EUR price data (excl. VAT); visitors from other regions may see US dollar prices. Stagetimer calls them "live connections", StageTick calls them devices; both count every open screen per room, including the controller (Stagetimer reserves one slot for it since version 3.5.8; see the device note).
- StageTick prices are the amounts listed in the StageTick app (Settings → Billing). Pro renews automatically and can be cancelled any time, effective at the end of the billing period. The €19 Single Event pass gives 30 days of Pro, ends automatically and is booked in the app by the organization owner (for organizations on the free plan).
- StageTick sound cues: Beep, Chime, Bell, Pulse, Escalate. Browsers may require one click before playing sound.
- Free plan: 3 rooms; per room 6 timers, 5 devices and 5 messages; 1 team member; no Q&A or API.
- Devices per room: Free 5, Pro 25, Enterprise 100. Every open StageTick view counts, including the Controller tab – one laptop showing two views counts twice. The audience Q&A page does not count.
- Audience and speaker screens open via link without login. Controller, Operator and Moderator need a login with team access (Free: owner only).
- StageTick API: up to 120 requests per minute per organization; event streams reconnect every 5 minutes.
- Clock-time starts need an open Controller, Operator or Moderator tab. Times follow the user's time zone; use ?tz= for screens elsewhere.
- Agenda view: start times are shown as offsets (+MM:SS), not clock times.
- The app interface is in English; your timers and messages can be in any language.
- Spotted something out of date? Write to hallo@simmrohs.de and we will correct it.
Why teams choose StageTick
Where StageTick stands out in this comparison.
6 timers, 5 devices, 5 messages per room free
6 timers, 5 devices and 5 messages per room, plus sound cues. Stagetimer's free Starter plan has 3 timers, 3 live connections and 3 messages per room, without chimes.
Team and devices included
Pro includes 10 team members (including the owner) and 25 devices per room for €149/year or €19/month. Stagetimer Pro (€180/year, excl. VAT) includes 1 member and 5 live connections; more cost extra.
Pay monthly
Pay €19/month and cancel to the end of any billing period. Stagetimer offers a yearly subscription or 30-day access.
When Stagetimer is the better fit
To be fair: in these cases the other tool is the better choice.
You need to run without internet
Stagetimer's desktop app works offline on Mac, Windows and Linux. StageTick runs in the browser and needs an internet connection.
You control the show from a Stream Deck
Stagetimer has a Bitfocus Companion module (Pro and up). StageTick has no Stream Deck or Companion integration.
Your brand belongs on the screen
Stagetimer adds your logo from Pro and a full output designer on Premium. StageTick outputs have a fixed design.
You run long or multi-day shows to the minute
Stagetimer shows whether you are ahead of or behind schedule, supports multi-day shows and starts scheduled timers on the server. StageTick does not offer these.
You need more than 25 devices per room
Stagetimer Premium covers 50 live connections (up to 300 with add-ons) at a published price. StageTick needs Enterprise for that (100 devices per room, price on request).
Your audience asks questions on a free plan
Stagetimer's free plan collects up to 3 audience questions and lets you start without an account. At StageTick, Q&A is a Pro feature.
Try StageTick free
Start with the free plan – no credit card, nothing to install.