Free open-source software for managing rundowns and event timers
Ontime is a browser-based application that manages rundowns, scheduling, and cueing.
Available for most platforms
including docker images for self hosting
Ontime cloud is a hosted version of Ontime
Same app, no setup required
Running shows worldwide
Ontime worked easily out-of-the-box and grew with us as we built deep integrations within our studio.
Most importantly, our team (including the talent) love how easy it is to use.
First I used Ontime only for stage timers, but it quickly became the organizational heartbeat for many shows - big and small.
Throughout the festival season, Ontime has proven itself to be an indispensable tool for show timing.
It has transformed the way that we manage festival production reducing stage management workload, ensuring everyone is on the same page both on and off stage.
Our receiving venue uses Ontime to display the day's schedule information to guests, talent and technicians.
At show time, Ontime has been fundamental for sharing information between FOH and backstage and is, at this point, a core part of our workflow.
Feature overview
Ontime is, at heart, a communication tool.
Plan and track your schedule, manage automation and cross-department event data, all in one place.
Multiplatform
Available for Windows, MacOS, and Linux. You can also self host with the docker image.
In any device
Ontime is accessible on any device with a web browser, including tablets, mobile phones, laptops, signage, and media servers.
Delay workflows
Manage and communicate runtime delays in real-time to your team.
Built for teamwork
Ontime offers collaboration tools for various roles in your production team, including directors, operators, and backstage crew, without imposing any restrictions on the number of team members who can join a session.
Automatable
Ontime can be fully or partially controlled by an operator, or run standalone with the system clock.
Focus on integrations
Use one of the APIs provided (OSC, HTTP, Websocket) or the available Companion module to integrate into your workflow (disguise, Qlab, OBS)
Communicate time
to presenters, artists, team members, stage managers and everyone elseThe timer feature sits at the core of Ontime.
It shows the running timer along with information on upcoming events.Different layouts get you started but can be customized and saved to presets while keeping responsiveness on all devices.
Communicate data
to guests and production teamsOntime distinguishes rundown as being public or production / backstage events.
This allows for having different layouts of data shown in public and backstage signage. Backstage screens also receive extra information, such as real-time information on delay scheduling.
For running shows and rehearsals
with operators, show callers and everyone involvedOntime gives you powerful options to keep on track during shows and rehearsals.
With both cuesheets and automated operator screens, your team will always be on the right cue. Team members can add their own notes to the rundown and easily customise the views to focus on the data that is relevant to them.
Manage your Rundown
stay in the driver's seat and keep track of every cue, note and event propertyThe editor view lets you create, delete, rearrange and setup all the information Ontime will handle for you.
As a starting point you can import a rundown from Excel or Google Sheets and take it from there.
Pay for the infrastructure with no limits on usage
Ontime cloud, is a hosted, online version of Ontime. The same Ontime as usual, but conveniently hosted by us.
You can cancel your subscription anytime.
Fully featured *
Ontime cloud is a managed online version of Ontime.
The same Ontime as usual, but conveniently hosted by us.
You can cancel your subscription anytime.
Support free, open source software
Ontime remains with no hidden features behind paying tiers.
By adding a paid offering alongside Ontime, we support Ontime's ongoing costs and improve its development capacity.
* For security reasons Ontime cloud doesnt currently offer solutions around OSC automation.
We recommend using the Companion Module as a workaround.
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