Stadium Sound
Stadium Sound: A focused, free soundboard with strong playback control for live-event audio teams. Ranked #5 of 26 in Soundboard Software by our editors (8.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for sports and live-event operators.
At a glance
- Editor score8.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSports and live-event operators
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Desktop appYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Stadium Sound
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 shortcuts give operators direct triggering, while the web, Windows, and macOS versions support different operating preferences. Its best fit is a sports or live-event team that needs structured playback rather than a general-purpose audio production environment.
The feature set goes beyond basic clip launching. A waveform editor supports in/out trimming, and a separate monitor output lets operators preview tracks before sending them to the main output. Loudness analysis and normalization help prepare material for more consistent playback, while play-count reporting with CSV export adds a useful operational record. Sports Sounds Pro set importing can also help teams bring existing soundboard material into the application. The published positioning is straightforward: Stadium Sound is free and open source, without a paid-tier structure to compare.
Its ecosystem is practical for live control. OSC and browser-based remote control provide network-oriented options, and Bitfocus Companion integration can connect sound triggering with broader event-control workflows. The category specifications also identify multiple soundboards, hotkey triggering, streaming integrations, a desktop app, and a browser app. Teams seeking AI-assisted features or voice effects should choose an alternative, since those capabilities are not part of Stadium Sound. For operators who prioritize banks, playlists, fast triggering, editing, monitoring, normalization, and reporting in one focused tool, Stadium Sound is the more natural choice.
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Stadium Sound fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Desktop app | Yes |
| Browser app | Yes |
| Hotkey triggering | Yes |
| Streaming integrations | Yes |
| Voice effects | No |
| Multiple soundboards | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Bitfocus Companion, OSC |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | stadiumsound.chrissabato.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Stadium Sound integrations
Stadium Sound lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Bitfocus Companion
- OSC
Alternatives to Stadium Sound
- 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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Stadium Sound vs the competition
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