Sound Show vs Linux Show Player

Sound Show9.1Visit Linux Show Player8.8Visit

Higher score Sound Show #3 in Soundboard Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Sound Show

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Linux Show Player #6 in Soundboard Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Linux Show

• Sound Show fits best

  Cross-platform live-show production

• Linux Show Player fits best

  Linux cue and soundboard production

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Side by side

Feature	Sound Show 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Linux Show Player 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Soundboard Software	#6 in Soundboard Software
Best for	Cross-platform live-show production	Linux cue and soundboard production
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	€25 one-time	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Linux
Support	Community	Community, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Sound Show 4/6 · Linux Show Player 3/6
Desktop app	✓	✓
Browser app	—	Not checked yet
Hotkey triggering	✓	✓
Streaming integrations	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Voice effects	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Multiple soundboards	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android Supports tabs, hotkeys, fades, playlists, effects, and sequences Connects with MIDI, Stream Deck, OBS, QLC+, and remote control	Free and open source for locally installed show control Supports concurrent playback, timing, effects and normalization MIDI, OSC, keyboard triggers and cue automation support
Cons	Free plan limits each tab to 40 sounds and 10 tabs Some Free-plan modules are locked Desktop and mobile Pro licenses are separate purchases	Runs on GNU/Linux rather than multiple desktop platforms Focused on stage cue playback instead of broader audio production Requires production teams to manage a locally installed workflow
Our verdict	Sound Show is a desktop and mobile soundboard and multimedia player for live performances. It suits theatre technicians, DJs, podcast and radio producers, streamers, role-playing game masters, and teams running parties, corporate events,… Read the review →	Linux Show Player is a free, open-source cue player for theatre, musical and other stage productions. It is designed for performers, technicians and production teams that need locally installed sound playback on GNU/Linux. The software… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Sound Show — where it wins

  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
  • Supports tabs, hotkeys, fades, playlists, effects, and sequences
  • Connects with MIDI, Stream Deck, OBS, QLC+, and remote control

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan limits each tab to 40 sounds and 10 tabs
  • Some Free-plan modules are locked
  • Desktop and mobile Pro licenses are separate purchases

• Linux Show Player — where it wins

  • Free and open source for locally installed show control
  • Supports concurrent playback, timing, effects and normalization
  • MIDI, OSC, keyboard triggers and cue automation support

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on GNU/Linux rather than multiple desktop platforms
  • Focused on stage cue playback instead of broader audio production
  • Requires production teams to manage a locally installed workflow

• Sound Show9.1/10 · Free plan

  A flexible cross-platform soundboard for live shows, streaming, and multimedia cues.

  Visit Sound ShowFull verdict →
• Linux Show Player8.8/10 · Free plan

  A capable open-source soundboard for Linux-based theatre and live production cues.

  Visit Linux ShowFull verdict →