Your show's command center
Ontime is your all-in-one command center for live events. Plan your rundown, run countdown timers, and keep your whole crew in sync — all from any device with a browser. Whether you're running a conference, broadcast, or theatre show, Ontime helps everything run on time.
What makes Ontime worth launching.
Show live countdowns, clocks, and elapsed timers on any screen in your venue so everyone stays on schedule.
Share rundowns with directors, operators, and backstage crew — every update appears instantly for everyone.
When a speaker runs long, update the timeline and your whole team sees the new schedule immediately.
Choose from stage timers, backstage info screens, public displays, and operator views — each optimized for its audience.
Access Ontime from laptops, tablets, phones, or venue signage — no special hardware required.
Connect with tools like OBS, QLab, vMix, and production hardware to automate your workflow.
If you fit one of these, Ontime is probably built for you.
Practical scenarios where Ontime makes a real difference.
Manage speaker schedules and session timers so every presentation starts and ends right on time.
Keep your production team in sync with shared rundowns and real-time countdowns during streaming or recording.
Manage scene cues and communicate with backstage crews using dedicated operator and stage manager views.
Keep your live stream organized with automated timers and clear visual cues that your whole crew can follow.
Ontime is a browser-based tool built by live event professionals for managing shows from start to finish. You can plan your entire event schedule, run live countdown timers on big screens, and share real-time updates with your whole team. Different views let your director, operator, and backstage crew each see exactly what they need. When delays happen, you can adjust timings instantly and everyone sees the change right away. Ontime works on any device with a browser — laptops, tablets, phones, and even venue signage screens. It's the command center your production deserves.
Ontime is purpose-built by entertainment and broadcast engineers who understand the chaos of live productions. It brings your rundown, timers, and team communication into one place so nothing slips through the cracks. Conference organizers, touring shows, broadcasters, and theatre crews all rely on Ontime to keep their events running smoothly. With real-time collaboration and flexible views for every role, it's the tool that helps your whole team stay on the same page.
No per-seat pricing
Add your whole team for one flat fee.
Your data stays yours
Nothing passes through a third-party cloud.
Use your own domain
Run it on yourdomain.com with free SSL.
No terminal. No config. No docs.
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Your own private server — no shared hosting, no slowdowns.
Deploy Ontime and as many other apps as you want — no per-app charges, ever.
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Unlimited apps, unlimited users, unlimited traffic. One bill.
SSL, backups, and updates run automatically behind the scenes.
Cancel anytime. Take your data with you. No questions asked.
What others charge for just the empty server.
Server costs only. Prices checked June 2026.
4 vCPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 150 GB storage
A solid place to start
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| Vultr | $40/mo | $21 (53%) |
| Linode | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $84/mo | $65 (77%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $103.45/mo | $84.45 (82%) |
8 vCPU cores, 24 GB RAM, 400 GB storage
The sweet spot for most people
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Vultr | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Linode | $192/mo | $143 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $164/mo | $115 (70%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $231.17/mo | $182.17 (79%) |
16 vCPU cores, 64 GB RAM, 600 GB storage
For power users
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Vultr | $320/mo | $221 (69%) |
| Linode | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $474.53/mo | $375.53 (79%) |
Prices checked June 2026. Excludes taxes, credits, backups, bandwidth.
Everything you need to know about launching Ontime on OpenZapps.
Ontime is a tool for managing live event schedules, timers, and cues — think of it as the command center for your show.
Not at all! OpenZapps handles everything behind the scenes. Just open Ontime in your browser and start planning your event.
You pay OpenZapps a flat monthly fee to run Ontime and any other apps in your account. No surprise charges or per-event fees.
Yes. Your Ontime workspace runs on your own private space through OpenZapps, so your schedules and event data stay yours.
Absolutely. Through OpenZapps, you can set up a custom domain so your team can access Ontime at your own web address.
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Start free, launch Ontime in seconds, and cancel whenever you want — zero risk.
Plans start at $29/month. Cancel anytime.
