Why StageTick for your live events
A stage timer built for reliability, simplicity, and the way modern crews actually work.
Event timing shouldn't be complicated
Yet most teams still deal with these problems every show.
Manual stopwatches
Counting down on a phone or a wall clock is error-prone. Miss a cue and the whole schedule slips.
Drift between devices
Two screens running separate timers will drift apart over time. By the end of a long show, they can be seconds off.
Expensive, bloated software
Traditional show control software costs hundreds per month and requires training. Most teams only need a reliable timer.
What makes StageTick different
Purpose-built for live events. Every feature earns its place.
No Drift Build-Up
Every screen counts from the same server-synced start point, so no drift builds up over a long show. Even if a tab is backgrounded for minutes, it catches up instantly.
- Anchor timestamp set at start — no delta accumulation
- Instant recovery after tab backgrounding
- Server clock offset corrects devices whose clocks are off
- Works over WiFi, cellular, and mixed networks
Generous Free Tier
3 rooms, 6 timers per room, 5 connected devices per room. Enough for small events, with no time limit. No trial period, no credit card. Upgrade to Pro for Q&A, CSV/ZIP export and the API.
- 3 rooms with up to 6 timers each
- 5 connected devices per room – every open StageTick view counts, including your Controller tab
- 5 cue messages per room
- Core timer and sync features included
- Q&A, CSV/ZIP export and API on Pro
No Installation Required
Pure browser-based. Share a URL, open it in the browser on laptop, tablet or phone. No apps to download, no plugins to configure, no IT department approval needed.
- Works on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
- Mobile-optimized controller view
- Viewers join with just a URL — no account needed
- No software updates to manage
Built for Crews
Controller, Operator, Moderator, Viewer and Fullscreen views. Each role sees exactly what they need. The Controller runs the show, the Operator view is a remote for phone or tablet, and the Moderator view handles messages and, on Pro, Q&A. Viewers see a clean countdown.
- Operator view — transport, On Air, blackout, flash and a numpad on your phone
- Moderator view — timer, messages and Q&A (Pro)
- Viewer view — distraction-free countdown
- Fullscreen output — fills any screen or projector
- Crew logins: up to 10 team members on Pro (Free: owner only)
See how StageTick compares
We put together a detailed feature-by-feature comparison with other stage timer tools.
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