LivePlay vs Stadium Sound

LivePlay9.0Visit Stadium Sound8.9Visit

Higher score LivePlay #4 in Soundboard Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Visit LivePlay

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Stadium Sound #5 in Soundboard Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Stadium Sound

• LivePlay fits best

  Open-source live playback teams

• Stadium Sound fits best

  Sports and live-event operators

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Side by side

Feature	LivePlay 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Stadium Sound 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#4 in Soundboard Software	#5 in Soundboard Software
Best for	Open-source live playback teams	Sports and live-event operators
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS
Support	Community	Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features LivePlay 2/6 · Stadium Sound 5/6
Desktop app	✓	✓
Browser app	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Hotkey triggering	✓	✓
Streaming integrations	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Voice effects	Not checked yet	—
Multiple soundboards	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Our review
Pros	Runs free on Windows, macOS, and Linux Supports nested cue lists, carts, hotkeys, MIDI, fades, and looping Adds metering, routing, timecode, ducking, and remote operation	Free and open-source with Windows, macOS, and web access Hotkeys, banks, playlists, waveform trimming, and monitor output Loudness normalization, CSV reporting, OSC, and Companion support
Cons	Its workflow is focused on cue-based production rather than casual effects Remote operation centers on HTTP/WebSocket and local-network control There are no paid tiers for teams seeking a commercial plan structure	No AI features or voice effects Remote control is oriented around local-network operation Primarily focused on stadium and arena playback workflows
Our verdict	LivePlay is a free, open-source desktop application for playing audio cues during live shows. It is aimed at sound operators in theatres, conferences, houses of worship, AV installations, and other live events. Playlists and nested cue… Read the review →	Stadium Sound is a free, open-source soundboard for stadium and arena PA operators. It organizes walk-on music and sound effects into named banks, supports ordered playlists with shuffle, and provides instant audio playback. Keyboard… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• LivePlay — where it wins

  • Runs free on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Supports nested cue lists, carts, hotkeys, MIDI, fades, and looping
  • Adds metering, routing, timecode, ducking, and remote operation

  Where it doesn't

  • Its workflow is focused on cue-based production rather than casual effects
  • Remote operation centers on HTTP/WebSocket and local-network control
  • There are no paid tiers for teams seeking a commercial plan structure

• Stadium Sound — where it wins

  • Free and open-source with Windows, macOS, and web access
  • Hotkeys, banks, playlists, waveform trimming, and monitor output
  • Loudness normalization, CSV reporting, OSC, and Companion support

  Where it doesn't

  • No AI features or voice effects
  • Remote control is oriented around local-network operation
  • Primarily focused on stadium and arena playback workflows

• LivePlay9.0/10 · Free plan

  A capable open-source soundboard for cue-driven live production.

  Visit LivePlayFull verdict →
• Stadium Sound8.9/10 · Free plan

  A focused, free soundboard with strong playback control for live-event audio teams.

  Visit Stadium SoundFull verdict →