Cloud-based stage timers

Remote countdown timers
for live events

Control timers from any device. Presenters see a synced fullscreen clock. No downloads, no plugins.

viewer

Keynote — Sarah Chen

0500

On Time

controller

Now Playing

Keynote — Sarah Chen

0500

Up and running in 3 steps

No software to install. No accounts for viewers. Just a link.

New Room

T1

Opening Remarks

10:00

T2

Keynote

35:00

+ Add timer

01

Create a room

Sign in and create a named room with multiple timers and messages. Your room saves all settings even if you close the browser.

Share viewer link

showpacer.com/r//viewCopy

or scan QR code

38 viewers connected

02

Share the link

Copy the viewer URL and share it via email, QR code, or message. Viewers don't need an account — they open the link and they're synced.

Live controls

08:47

+1m+30s-30s-1m
▶ Running

03

Run the show

Start, pause, nudge, and send messages in real time. Speakers see changes instantly on any device — laptop, tablet, or stage monitor.

TIMER

Keep your event on track with an accurate timer and rundown

Instead of a Google Sheet, set up your rundown in showpacer and get a fullscreen output for the confidence monitor on stage. Color-coded wrap-up states (green → yellow → red) give speakers instant visual urgency cues.

Learn about real-time sync

KEYNOTE — SARAH CHEN

08:34

ON TIME

02:15

Please wrap up now
MESSAGE

Communicate with your talent via messages on the confidence monitor

Send messages and signals to the presenter on stage. The text automatically resizes to fit the fullscreen output. Flash it in different colors to grab the attention of the talent.

Learn about presenter messaging
SHARING

Share a timer with your team and keep everyone in sync

Share a link for the timer with your team. You get a fullscreen timer output, a rundown page showing the event agenda, and a controller for any authorized team member to manage in real time.

Learn about the viewer display

Share your room

🖥

Viewer (fullscreen)

showpacer.com/r/abc123/view

Copy
👥

Controller

showpacer.com/r/abc123/control

Copy
📋

Agenda

showpacer.com/r/abc123/agenda

Copy

Active timer

04:22

+1m+30s-30s-1m
▶ Running
CONTROLS

Nudge time on the fly without stopping the clock

+30s, −30s, +1m, −1m buttons adjust the running countdown without restarting it. When a speaker runs hot or wraps early, you stay in control — viewers see the adjustment instantly.

Learn about nudge controls

Everything you need to keep events on time

Purpose-built for live production. Every feature designed with stage managers in mind.

Real-time sync

Sub-100ms latency between controller and viewer via WebSockets.

Fullscreen viewer

Black-background, auto-scaling display optimized for stage monitors.

Color-coded countdown

Green, yellow, red states so speakers instantly know their time.

Presenter messaging

Flash urgent messages on the viewer overlay in real time.

Drag-and-drop scheduling

Reorder your timer list on the fly as the schedule changes.

Nudge controls

+/- 30s and 1m buttons to adjust the clock mid-run.

Works everywhere

Browser-based. Laptops, tablets, smart TVs, Raspberry Pi.

No install required

Share a link — viewers open it and are instantly synced.

Simple, transparent pricing

Billing

Free

$0/forever
  • 1 team member
  • 3 timers / room
  • 3 connections / room
  • 1 room
  • Real-time sync
  • Fullscreen viewer
  • Color-coded countdown
  • Audience questions (up to 5)Coming soon
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Pro

$14/month($168/year save 20%)
  • Everything in Free
  • 50 timers / room
  • 10 connections / room
  • Unlimited rooms
  • Password-protected rooms
  • Unlimited audience questionsComing soon
  • Custom logoComing soon
  • API AccessComing soon

Business

$28/month($336/year save 20%)
  • Everything in Pro
  • 5 team members
  • Unlimited timers per room
  • 50 connections / room
  • Custom branding
  • Priority support
  • Custom colors, fonts & backgroundsComing soon

Single-Event Pass

Business features for 30 days

$29one-time

Enterprise

Tailored limits and features per organization

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Start timing for free

Create a room, set your timers, and share the viewer link. No credit card required.

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