Sound Show vs Soundpad
Sound Show
soundshow.app
Soundpad
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| Figure | Sound Show | Soundpad |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Soundboard Software | 8.1 (#8) | 8.4 (#3) |
| Purpose | Sound Show is a soundboard and multimedia player for managing audio cues in live performances. | Soundpad plays sounds over the microphone in voice chats. |
| Remote control | The Android remote can control the desktop software when both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. | The remote control interface lets developers write apps or plugins to control certain Soundpad functions. |
| Support | The feature comparison says users can get help or request features through Discord, Facebook or the website contact form. | Support consists of an FAQ, community forum, bug-report form, serial-retrieval form, and direct contact form. |
Plans
Soundpad
- Trial versionFree
- Soundpad Full version€3.99, paid once
- Soundpad Full version€4.99, paid once
- Steam edition$4.99, paid once
In their own words
Sound Show
Sound Show is a soundboard and multimedia player for managing audio cues in live performances. Tracks can be layered or crossfaded, with separate volume and playback controls. It can project video, images, text and webcam feeds on a second display. Sequences can include delays, automatic starts, simultaneous playback or waits for input; playlists support autoplay, shuffle, looping, saving and loading. Supported sound formats listed include MP3, WAV, FLAC, MP2, WMA, OGG and AIFF. The free edition allows up to 10 tabs and 40 sounds per tab, with limited visual customization, some locked modules and up to two audio outputs. Pro costs €45, paid once and adds unlimited tabs and sounds, custom grids, skins and icons, integrations, and up to eight outputs. The Android remote can control the desktop software when both devices share a Wi-Fi network. Requirements include Windows 10 21H1 or newer, macOS 11 Big Sur or newer, Linux x86_64 and Android 6.0 or newer.