Why event professionals choose StageTick
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.
Zero-Drift Sync
Anchor-based timing means every screen shows the exact same time. Even if a tab is backgrounded for minutes, it snaps back instantly. No accumulated error, no inter-device drift.
- Anchor timestamp set at start — no delta accumulation
- Instant recovery after tab backgrounding
- Sub-second sync across all connected devices
- Works over WiFi, cellular, and mixed networks
Generous Free Tier
3 rooms, 6 timers, 5 connections. Enough for most small-to-mid events, completely free, forever. No trial period, no credit card, no feature walls.
- 3 rooms with up to 6 timers each
- 5 simultaneous connections per room
- 5 cue messages per room
- Core timer and sync features included
No Installation Required
Pure browser-based. Share a URL, open it on any device. 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
Operator, moderator, viewer, fullscreen views. Each role sees exactly what they need. The operator controls the show. The moderator handles Q&A. Viewers see a clean countdown.
- Operator view — full control panel
- Moderator view — Q&A management
- Viewer view — distraction-free countdown
- Fullscreen output — fills any screen or projector
See how StageTick compares
We put together a detailed feature-by-feature comparison with other stage timer tools.
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