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OnTime - Presentation Timer vs Ontime: catalog facts
OnTime - Presentation TimerOntime
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Freemium

The self-run app is free and open source; Ontime Cloud and PRO are paid hosted options.

Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
  • Full-screen colour signal is readable from a distance
  • Two configurable warning points
  • Many purpose-built views for stage, backstage, operators and studio clocks
  • Runs locally on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Single-purpose timer with few other features
  • Small project with a limited contributor base
  • Specialised for live events rather than general scheduling
  • Real-time collaboration features are part of the paid cloud offering
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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