Sound Show vs Soundplant

Sound Show9.1Visit Soundplant8.7Visit

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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Soundplant #7 in Soundboard Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Soundplant

• Sound Show fits best

  Cross-platform live-show production

• Soundplant fits best

  Power users needing deep desktop control

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Side by side

Feature	Sound Show 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Soundplant 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Soundboard Software	#7 in Soundboard Software
Best for	Cross-platform live-show production	Power users needing deep desktop control
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	€25 one-time	$69/user one-time
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Windows, macOS
Support	Community	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sound Show 4/6 · Soundplant 3/6
Desktop app	✓	✓
Browser app	—	—
Hotkey triggering	✓	✓
Streaming integrations	✓ (best)	—
Voice effects	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	88-key mapping with global hotkeys and MIDI control Sequencing, recording, effects, sound banks, and unlimited polyphony Works on both Windows and macOS with a free non-commercial version
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	No browser app or streaming integrations Free use is limited to non-commercial work The Single User License costs $69 one-time
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 →	Soundplant is a standalone software sampler that turns a computer keyboard or MIDI device into a sound trigger. It is aimed at performers and production teams working in live music, theater, radio, film, podcasts, streaming, presentations,… 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

• Soundplant — where it wins

  • 88-key mapping with global hotkeys and MIDI control
  • Sequencing, recording, effects, sound banks, and unlimited polyphony
  • Works on both Windows and macOS with a free non-commercial version

  Where it doesn't

  • No browser app or streaming integrations
  • Free use is limited to non-commercial work
  • The Single User License costs $69 one-time

• Sound Show9.1/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit Sound ShowFull verdict →
• Soundplant8.7/10 · Free plan

  A desktop soundboard with deep keyboard, MIDI, sequencing, and effects control.

  Visit SoundplantFull verdict →