Podcast recording timer
Time the recording. Cue the host quietly.
Keep interview blocks, sponsor reads, and the close on one producer-controlled timer.
Product Demo
RunCue
A simple timing board for live recordings.
The 15-minute trial opens with the Webinar template. The Podcast Recording template is included with Pro.
Compare timers
Choose the setup that matches who needs to see and control the timer.
| Timer | Price | Speaker visibility | Producer control | Cue context | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, Squadcast | Riverside: free–$99/mo. Squadcast: free–$65/mo per person | No dedicated segment timer — Riverside has only a 5-second pre-roll before recording starts | Recording and editing controls, not a live producer timer | No cue or notes system built for live timing | Recording and editing the episode, not timing it live |
| Rundown Studio | Free/Solo — Event $25/event, Team $600/yr | Dedicated guest and host display screens | Full rundown control with role-based views | Prep notes, ad copy, and rundown columns per role | Full show-caller rundowns with guest management and ad-copy tracking |
| RunCue | $19/mo Pro, $49/mo Team | Separate host/guest link with a clean countdown, hosted for you | Separate control link for the producer, nothing to install | Private producer cue cards for sponsor reads and the close on every plan | A live countdown room you can open in seconds, without building a rundown document |
Sources: Riverside pricing and Riverside pre-roll countdown and Squadcast pricing and Rundown Studio for podcasts and radio.
Podcast template
Keep the clock and producer cues in the same place.
Built for
Podcast producers, interview shows, creator studios, and branded content teams.
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
Choosing a timer for podcast recordings
Does Riverside or Squadcast have a producer segment timer?
No. Riverside's only countdown is a 5-second pre-roll before recording starts, and Squadcast's pricing and feature pages don't mention a timer at all. Both are recording and editing platforms, not live timing tools.
Isn't Rundown Studio a similar tool?
It's the closest structural match — separate display screens per role, plus prep notes — but it's full rundown/show-caller software built for guest management and ad-copy tracking, starting at $25/event or $600/yr. RunCue is a lightweight countdown room for $19/mo, live in seconds.
Can the host or guest see the producer's cues?
No. The host/guest link only shows a clean countdown. Sponsor-read and wrap cues stay on the producer's control link.
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 — no card required.
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