Timer for Goldcast
Goldcast's countdown marks the auto-end. Give your producer real pacing control.
The presenter opens the stage link. The producer runs an adjustable countdown and private cues from a separate control link, alongside Goldcast's own stage.
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RunCue
An adjustable pacing clock, not a fixed auto-end countdown.
RunCue works beside Goldcast. It does not install as a Goldcast integration or access your account or attendee data.
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Choose the setup that matches who needs to see and control the timer.
| Timer | Speaker visibility | Producer control | Cue context | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldcast countdown | On-stage countdown visible to everyone, tied to the session's scheduled start or auto-end | No manual start, pause, or adjust; the countdown only counts down to a fixed scheduled time | No cue notes; the backstage area is not documented as offering timer or cue control | Signaling a fixed, pre-scheduled session start or automatic end time |
| RunCue browser room | Separate stage and audience links, private to the presenter | Separate control link that stays with the producer, adjustable in real time | Private producer cue cards across multiple segments | Producer-led Goldcast sessions with a run of show that needs to flex on the day |
Sources: Goldcast Help Center: Step-By-Step Guide for Running a Goldcast Event and Goldcast: Online Event Management Software and Platform.
Use RunCue with Goldcast
Set up the stage and producer views before rehearsal.
Built for
Goldcast hosts, event producers, and B2B marketing teams running live or hybrid sessions who need a countdown they can start, pause, or extend on the fly, since Goldcast's own timer only counts down to a fixed, pre-scheduled moment.
Pricing
Try the live workflow for 15 minutes.
Keep the room active with every template and custom branding
$19/moPro plus white-label displays
$49/moMonth-to-month, no minimum term — cancel anytime from your secure purchase library, so subscribing for a single event is a normal way to use RunCue. Review the Terms, Privacy Policy, and Refund Policy.
Weighing it against a free stage timer? See the full price and feature comparison.
FAQ
Using RunCue with Goldcast
Does Goldcast have a built-in countdown timer for the host?
Goldcast shows an on-stage countdown before a session goes live and another as it nears its scheduled automatic end, per its own Step-By-Step Guide for Running a Goldcast Event. Both are fixed to the schedule -- there's no documented way for a producer to start, pause, or extend that countdown mid-session.
What does Goldcast's countdown actually do?
It marks two fixed moments: the session's scheduled start (in automatic redirection mode) and its scheduled end. It's not a flexible pacing clock a producer runs to track live segments or cue a presenter.
Why use RunCue beside Goldcast?
Use RunCue when your producer needs a countdown they can adjust in real time and private cue notes across multiple segments, independent of Goldcast's fixed, schedule-based countdown.
Does RunCue connect to my Goldcast account?
No. RunCue runs in a separate browser window and does not access your Goldcast account or attendee data.
Is RunCue free?
No. There's no permanent free plan. A 15-minute, no-card trial runs the full timer, then Pro is $19/mo and Team is $49/mo.
Is there a trial?
Yes -- and there's no rush to set it up. You get up to 7 days to build the run of show before any clock starts; the 15-minute live trial begins only once you press Start, and it includes the live timer, separate role links, cues, Reset, and segment editing before the room locks.
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