TimerPRO vs Stagetimer
Looking for a Stagetimer alternative? We compared both apps point by point — including where Stagetimer is the stronger choice.
In short
Both apps time presentations, work without internet (Stagetimer in its desktop app), offer NDI output, an attendee agenda, messages to the speaker and Bitfocus Companion support.
They differ in pricing and billing, app languages, Stream Deck support and where you control them: TimerPRO is a desktop program, Stagetimer is primarily a browser app.
Point-by-point comparison
| Feature | TimerPRO | Stagetimer |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes: No time limit: timer, multiple screens, scheduler, clock look, up to 5 sessions; plus 14 days of PRO, no card | Yes: Starter plan: up to 3 rooms, 3 timers and 3 connections per room |
| Yearly price | PRO: €99 | Pro: $210, Premium: $420, Enterprise: from $630 |
| Monthly subscription | Yes: €9.90 per month | No: None — yearly plans |
| Single-event licence | Yes: 30 days for €19, one-off payment | Yes: 30-day single-event licence |
| Lifetime licence | No: None | Yes: Desktop app: $980 one-off, 3 years of updates |
| Works without internet | Yes: Yes — the program runs locally | Yes: Yes — in the desktop app |
| Browser control, nothing to install | Partly: You install the program on a computer; remote panel and clock in the browser on the local network (PRO) | Yes: Yes — full control in the browser |
| Platforms | Windows 10 and 11, macOS | Browser; app: Windows 10+, macOS 13+, Raspberry Pi |
| App language | Yes: English, Polish, German, Spanish | No: English |
| NDI output | Yes: Yes (PRO) | Yes: Yes — in the desktop app |
| Transparent background (alpha channel) for broadcast | Yes: Yes — in PRO (vMix, OBS, NDI) | Partly: On the Premium plan |
| Stream Deck | Yes: Directly over USB plus an Elgato plugin — no extra software (PRO) | Partly: Via Bitfocus Companion or the API |
| Bitfocus Companion | Yes: Yes (PRO) | Yes: Yes |
| Messages to the speaker | Yes: Yes (PRO) | Yes: Yes |
| Attendee agenda | Yes: Online agenda with a QR code (PRO) | Yes: Yes — “Agenda” output |
| Audience questions (Q&A) | No: None | Yes: Yes |
| Multiple operators | Partly: One program; a second operator via the remote panel on the local network (PRO) | Yes: Yes — invite team members to a room |
| Dedicated hardware | Yes: TimerProBOX — a clock without a computer, 12 months of PRO included | No: None |
As of 8 Nov 2026. Stagetimer data from its website: stagetimer.io/pricing stagetimer.io/desktop-app stagetimer.io/features
Stagetimer prices and features may change — check the vendor’s website for current information. Prices are shown in the currencies of each price list, without conversion.
When to choose TimerPRO
- You want to pay monthly or once per event — PRO costs €9.90 a month or €99 a year.
- Your crew prefers the app in Polish, German or Spanish.
- You control it with a Stream Deck plugged into the computer, without installing Companion.
- You need a transparent clock for vMix or OBS without a higher plan, or a ready-made TimerProBOX device.
When Stagetimer is the better fit
- You don’t want to install anything — you control it from a browser on any computer.
- Several operators run the event from different places, or you need audience questions (Q&A).
- You work on Linux or a Raspberry Pi.
Frequently asked questions
Is TimerPRO a good Stagetimer alternative?
If you run events from one computer and want monthly or per-event billing, the app in your language and a Stream Deck over USB — yes. If you need browser-only control, several operators in the cloud or audience questions, Stagetimer is the better fit.
Does TimerPRO work without internet?
Yes. TimerPRO runs locally on your computer; the browser clock, remote panel and Stream Deck work on the local network. Internet is needed for licence activation, updates and the online agenda; PRO keeps working offline for up to 14 days.
Can I move my rundown from Stagetimer to TimerPRO?
There is no one-click import. Stagetimer exports timers to CSV; open it in Excel, copy the columns into the TimerPRO agenda template (download it in the program) and import the .xlsx file.
How much does TimerPRO cost compared with Stagetimer?
TimerPRO PRO costs €9.90 a month or €99 a year; a 30-day licence is €19, paid once. Stagetimer’s Pro plan costs $210 a year (as of 8 Nov 2026). Both apps have a free version.
Does TimerPRO have NDI output and a transparent background?
Yes. NDI output and the alpha channel (transparent background for vMix and OBS) are included in PRO — no higher plan needed. Try them free for 14 days.
Try TimerPRO at your next event
The free version has no time limit. Try the PRO features for 14 days — you start them in the program, no card needed.