Sound Show vs MultiPlay

Sound Show8.3Visit MultiPlay7.0Visit

Higher score Sound Show #2 in Soundboard Software 8.3/10 Free plan · paid from €25 Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Sound Show

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MultiPlay #7 in Soundboard Software 7.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit MultiPlay

• Sound Show fits best

  Cross-platform live-show production

• MultiPlay fits best

  Free Windows show and multimedia playback

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Side by side

Feature	Sound Show 8.3/10 Visit ↗	MultiPlay 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.3	7.0
Ranking	#2 in Soundboard Software	#7 in Soundboard Software
Best for	Cross-platform live-show production	Free Windows show and multimedia playback
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Windows
Support	Community	Community
Integrations	6 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market
Features Sound Show 4/6 · MultiPlay 4/6
Desktop app	✓	✓
Browser app	—	—
Hotkey triggering	✓	✓
Streaming integrations	✓ (best)	Not published
Voice effects	Not published	✓ (best)
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 for amateur and commercial use Handles audio, video, images, MIDI, OSC, serial, and network messages Supports multiple outputs, saved productions, layouts, and hotkey triggering
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	Windows desktop only More production-oriented than a simple soundboard Listed integrations focus on control messaging, not streaming software
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 →	MultiPlay is a free Windows-based cue playback program for theatre and corporate productions. It handles individual audio files, sequential playback, timed pauses, linked cues, video, images, and MIDI sequences. Keyboard shortcuts and… 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

• MultiPlay — where it wins

  • Free for amateur and commercial use
  • Handles audio, video, images, MIDI, OSC, serial, and network messages
  • Supports multiple outputs, saved productions, layouts, and hotkey triggering

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows desktop only
  • More production-oriented than a simple soundboard
  • Listed integrations focus on control messaging, not streaming software

• Sound Show8.3/10 · Free plan · paid from €25

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

  Visit Sound ShowFull verdict →
• MultiPlay7.0/10 · Free plan

  A free Windows cue player for productions that need more than simple soundboard playback.

  Visit MultiPlayFull verdict →