Trigger! AlternativesTheater Show Control Apps like Trigger!

Trigger! is described as 'Trigger Professional Audio & Video Playback Software brings an unparalleled set of features & solutions. Conceived and built by industry professionals, Trigger is the complete solution for broadcast & live performance' and is a theater show control app in the video & movies category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Trigger! for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Trigger! alternative is QLab, which is free. Other great apps like Trigger! are LivePlay, Sound Show, Show Cue System and Audio Cues.

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  1. QLab icon
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    In-depth macOS software that integrates and synchronizes audio, video, and lighting for stage events, utilizing multi-user workspaces, intricate projections, and timeline cue control. Boasts powerful routing and effects features with support for OSC, MIDI protocols and features efficient collaboration tools.

    29 QLab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • QLab is the most popular Mac alternative to Trigger!.

    • QLab is the most popular free alternative to Trigger!.

    • QLab is Freemium and ProprietaryTrigger! is Paid and Proprietary
  2. LivePlay icon
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    A free, open-source audio playback system designed for live sound operators who need reliable, flexible cue management. Built with modern web technologies (Electron, Vue 3, Nuxt 3), it runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    11 LivePlay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • LivePlay is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Trigger!.

    • LivePlay is the most popular Open Source alternative to Trigger!.

    • LivePlay is Free and Open SourceTrigger! is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Sound Show icon
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    Soundboard designed for live performances, broadcasts and more. You can also display visuals like images and videos and program sequences to play automatically.

    32 Sound Show alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
    • Sound Show is the most popular Android alternative to Trigger!.

    • Sound Show is Freemium and ProprietaryTrigger! is Paid and Proprietary
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    The Show Cue System has been designed to playback sound cues such as sound effects and music cues for live theatre productions.

    21 Show Cue System alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Show Cue System is the most popular commercial alternative to Trigger!.

    • Show Cue System is Paid and ProprietaryTrigger! is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. Audio Cues icon
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    Backing tracks on cue for live performance. Backing tracks for musicians, audio designs for theatre, dance, and other live entertainment, sound effects for magicians: all are possible with this simple app.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
  6. SoundCue icon
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    SoundCue allows musicians to play back audio tracks with one tap. It was designed from the ground up with live performance in mind.

    25 SoundCue alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • SoundCue is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Trigger!.

    • SoundCue is Paid and ProprietaryTrigger! is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Cue Player is designed to be used by theater-sound people to play sound effects. With the availability of CDs with thousands of effects and the computer's ability to record sounds on its own, it's possible to have all the sounds for the show, including entry and exit...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Jingle Palette is an instant jingle player designed for radio broadcast studios. Jingle Palette Reloaded is an unoficial update of Jingle Palette.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Farrago icon
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    Farrago is the Mac soundboard app that lets you quickly play sound bites, audio effects, and music clips. Podcasters can use Farrago to include musical accompaniment and sound effects during recording sessions, while theater techs can run the audio for live shows.

    16 Farrago alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. audioCue3 icon
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    Built by musicians, for musicians – audioCue takes the stress out of live performances by seamlessly managing backing tracks and auto-scrolling lyrics.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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