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, iPhone, iPad and Android apps. The best Trigger! alternative is QLab, which is free. Other great apps like Trigger! are Sound Show, Audio Cues, OnCue - Audio Event Controller and Show Cue System.

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Trigger! alternatives page was last updated Apr 15, 2025
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  1. QLab icon

    QLab

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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.

    28 QLab alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    QLab Features

    1.  Support for MIDI
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Watch Videos Together
    5.  Multi Channel
    6.  OSC Remote
    7.  Video playback
    8.  Lights

    QLab VS Trigger!

     

    • 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
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    Sound Show

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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.

    29 Sound Show alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Sound Show Features

    1.  Live Performance
    2.  Support for MIDI
    3.  Portable
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Dark Mode

    Sound Show VS Trigger!

     

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

    • Sound Show is Free and ProprietaryTrigger! is Paid and Proprietary
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    Audio Cues

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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.

    19 Audio Cues alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • Android
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    Audio Cues Features

    1.  Live Performance

    Audio Cues VS Trigger!

     

    • Audio Cues is the most popular Android alternative to Trigger!.

    • Audio Cues is Freemium and ProprietaryTrigger! is Paid and Proprietary
  5. OnCue - Audio Event Controller icon

    OnCue - Audio Event Controller

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    Audio library, Unlimited Playlists, Hotkeys in 4 banks. OnCue lets you easy plan and play out any sound on a given event.

    25 OnCue - Audio Event Controller alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    OnCue - Audio Event Controller Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Event management
    5.  Live Broadcasting

    OnCue - Audio Event Controller VS Trigger!

     

    • OnCue - Audio Event Controller is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Trigger!.

    • OnCue - Audio Event Controller is Freemium and ProprietaryTrigger! is Paid and Proprietary
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    Show Cue System

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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.

    20 Show Cue System alternatives

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    • Windows
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    Show Cue System Features

    1.  Live Performance
    2.  Support for MIDI

    Show Cue System VS Trigger!

     

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

    • Show Cue System is Paid and ProprietaryTrigger! is also Paid and Proprietary
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    SoundCue

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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.

    24 SoundCue alternatives

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    SoundCue Features

    1.  Live Performance
    2.  Sound Effects

    SoundCue VS Trigger!

     
  9. Jingle Palette Reloaded icon

    Jingle Palette Reloaded

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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.

    15 Jingle Palette Reloaded alternatives

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    • Windows
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    Jingle Palette Reloaded VS Trigger!

     
  10. Cue Player Pro icon

    Cue Player Pro

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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...

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Cue Player Pro VS Trigger!

     
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    Farrago

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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.

    15 Farrago alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Farrago VS Trigger!

     
  12. Sound Director icon

    Sound Director

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    Instant access to music and sound effects for any live event.

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    • Windows
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    Sound Director Features

    1.  Live Performance

    Sound Director VS Trigger!

     
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    audioCue3

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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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    audioCue3 Features

    1.  Cloud Sync

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  14. Sports Sounds Pro icon

    Sports Sounds Pro

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    Sports Sounds Pro is a sound playing program that was designed to be used at sporting events, radio, or other live events.

    8 Sports Sounds Pro alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Sports Sounds Pro Features

    1.  Sound Effects

    Sports Sounds Pro VS Trigger!

     
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