Comparison
Stagetimer alternative
Stagetimer is a stage timer controlled from the browser. CatMai starts from the same timer and live agenda, then adds registration, QR check-in, Q&A and screens for the whole team, priced in RON.
CatMai and Stagetimer, point by point
| What you compare | CatMaiPrices in RON, October 2026 | StagetimerAccording to their pricing page and home page, October 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Live agenda and stage timer | CatMaiIncluded: Yes: agenda by day, timer and session control from the dashboard | StagetimerIncluded: Yes: timers controlled from another device, speaker messages and an agenda page |
| Screens for every role | CatMaiIncluded: 6 screens: speaker, public, stage, tech, staff and catering | StagetimerPartly: Viewer, agenda and moderator links |
| Q&A and polls | CatMaiIncluded: Yes: moderated Q&A with the chosen question on screen, and live polls | StagetimerPartly: Audience questions turned into messages (3 on the free plan); polls are not listed |
| Working without internet | CatMaiPartly: QR check-in yes; the timer and synced screens need internet | StagetimerIncluded: The desktop app also runs without internet (separate licence) |
| Registration page | CatMaiIncluded: Yes: email confirmation, QR ticket, waitlist in Pro | StagetimerNot listed on their public page: Not listed on their public page |
| QR check-in | CatMaiIncluded: Yes, with offline scanning; scans sync when the connection returns | StagetimerNot listed on their public page: Not listed on their public page |
| Sponsors on screens | CatMaiIncluded: Yes: on the public screen, during breaks and on the registration page (Plus and Pro) | StagetimerNot listed on their public page: Not listed on their public page |
| Post-event feedback (NPS) | CatMaiIncluded: NPS survey emailed one hour after the event | StagetimerNot listed on their public page: Not listed on their public page |
| Integrations: webhooks, CRM, Zapier | CatMaiIncluded: Signed webhooks to your CRM, Google Sheets, Zapier or Make (Plus and Pro) | StagetimerPartly: Remote-control API in Pro and Premium |
| Connector for ChatGPT and Claude (MCP) | CatMaiIncluded: Yes: reads and changes events, with your confirmation (Plus and Pro) | StagetimerNot listed on their public page: Not listed on their public page |
| Pricing | CatMaiInformation: Free 0 RON (50 participants per event); Plus from 49 RON/month; Pro from 99 RON/month | StagetimerInformation: Free Starter (3 timers and 3 live connections per room); Pro 210 USD/year; Premium 420 USD/year; Enterprise from 630 USD |
| Payment and invoicing | CatMaiInformation: RON, card or bank transfer; one payment for 1–24 months, no automatic renewal; company details for the invoice filled in from ANAF | StagetimerInformation: USD, billed yearly; invoice payment in Enterprise |
Information about Stagetimer comes from their pricing page and home page, as of October 2026. Offers can change, so check the Stagetimer website before you decide. “Not listed on their public page” does not mean the feature is missing, only that we did not find it described there.
When Stagetimer is the right choice
- You only need a stage timer, without registration or check-in.
- You want a desktop app that runs completely without internet.
- You work with Bitfocus Companion, Stream Deck or OBS and want their dedicated guides.
When CatMai fits better
- You want the live agenda, registration and QR check-in in one place, not in three apps.
- You need separate screens for speaker, public, stage, tech, staff and catering.
- You pay in RON, by card or bank transfer, with a company invoice.
- You want to prepare the event from ChatGPT or Claude.
Run it from ChatGPT or Claude, too
The CatMai connector creates events, edits the agenda and shows the live status right from your AI assistant, with your confirmation for every change.
Stagetimer is a trademark of its owner. CatMai is not affiliated with or endorsed by Stagetimer.