MultiPlay
MultiPlay: A free Windows cue player for productions that need more than simple soundboard playback. Ranked #9 of 26 in Soundboard Software by our editors (8.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free Windows show and multimedia playback.
At a glance
- Editor score8.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree Windows show and multimedia playback
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Desktop appYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on MultiPlay
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 hot-button triggering support live operation, while multiple productions and configurable layouts help organize different show workflows. It is suited to operators who need coordinated multimedia playback rather than a compact board for firing a few sound effects.
The Free plan costs nothing and is available for amateur and commercial use. There are no paid tiers described, so the full listed feature set sits within one plan. That includes multiple audio output groups, separate preview routing, saved and printable productions, production export, and VST plugin bypass for audio cues. The control and ecosystem options are also broad for a desktop cue tool: MultiPlay supports MIDI, serial, network, and OSC messaging, along with MIDI equipment control. These capabilities make it a practical fit for productions that connect playback with external control systems.
Its main trade-off is focus. MultiPlay combines sound, video, images, MIDI, messages, routing, and production management, which suits structured show playback but may be more than needed for users seeking a straightforward soundboard. It is a Windows desktop application rather than a browser app, and its listed integration points center on production-control protocols rather than official streaming-software integrations. Choose MultiPlay when free Windows playback, multimedia cues, and external control matter; choose a simpler soundboard when fast, minimal sound-effect triggering is the priority.
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MultiPlay fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Desktop app | Yes |
| Browser app | No |
| Hotkey triggering | Yes |
| Streaming integrations | Not verified |
| Voice effects | Yes |
| Multiple soundboards | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Community |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: OSC, MIDI, serial, network |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | da-share.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
MultiPlay integrations
MultiPlay lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- OSC
- MIDI
- serial
- network
Alternatives to MultiPlay
- AudioPadA strong free choice for desktop sound triggers, routing, and voice-chat playback.9.4
- ResananceA free, flexible soundboard for hotkeys, voice effects, and streaming audio.9.2
- Sound ShowA flexible cross-platform soundboard for live shows, streaming, and multimedia cues.9.1
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