What is XTimer?
XTimer is an online countdown timer for presentations, workshops, meetings and live events. You open a fullscreen timer on one screen, such as a stage monitor or a TV, and control it from another device, like a laptop or phone, so the speaker always sees how much time is left without anyone waving hand signals.
Beyond a single clock, XTimer lets you build a run-of-show with several timers for each part of an event, send messages to the presenter's screen, and share separate links for viewers, moderators, the agenda and audience questions. It also has a library of free single-purpose timer tools for classrooms, workouts, focus sessions and meetings, plus a desktop app that keeps working on a local network without internet.
Main Features
- Fullscreen countdown timer that scales to any screen size
- Remote control of the timer from another device through the cloud or a local network
- Run-of-show rundowns with multiple timers, scheduling and auto-start
- Messages to the speaker's screen and a wrap-up color change near 0:00
- Shareable viewer, moderator, agenda and audience question links
- Countdown, count-up and time-of-day clock modes, with 12-hour or 24-hour formats
- Free timer tools for classrooms, HIIT, meetings, presentations and website countdowns
- Paid plans add custom themes and logos, password protection, chimes and an HTTP API
How to Get Started with XTimer
- 1. Go to xtimer.app and click Open the live timer to create a timer room.
- 2. Add one timer or a run-of-show with a timer for each part of your event.
- 3. Open the viewer link fullscreen on the screen the speaker will watch.
- 4. Keep the controller on your laptop or phone to start, pause, adjust time and send messages.
- 5. Share the moderator, agenda or question links with your team and audience if you need them.
XTimer Pricing
XTimer has a Free plan with all the basic features, 3 connected devices and 3 timers. Pro costs $15/month per seat and adds 5 connected devices, 50 timers, private view and edit outputs, API access and a custom logo. Premium costs $30/month per seat for 50 connected devices, 500 timers and custom theming. Pro and Premium both come with a 3-day free trial, and an Enterprise plan with custom billing is available through sales. Yearly billing is also offered.
Who Should Use It?
- Event producers and stage managers running live sessions
- Speakers and presenters who want a visible, remotely controlled clock
- Workshop facilitators and meeting hosts who keep agendas on time
- Teachers who need a large classroom timer
- Webinar and broadcast teams that want a timer controlled from another device or by API
- Coaches running HIIT or circuit sessions
XTimer Alternatives
- Bigwords.page turns any phone, tablet or TV into a free full-screen sign or timer.
- timeanddate.com has free countdowns, world clocks and time zone tools for scheduling across regions.
- Cal.com is an open-source scheduling tool for booking the meetings you then keep on time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is XTimer free?
Yes, XTimer has a free plan that includes all the basic features with up to 3 connected devices and 3 timers. Pro is $15/month per seat and Premium is $30/month per seat, each with a 3-day free trial.
Can I control the timer from another device?
Yes. That is XTimer's main purpose: the timer runs fullscreen on one screen while you start, pause and adjust it from a different device through the cloud or your local network.
Can XTimer work without internet?
Yes, with the desktop app. It runs a web server on your computer so other devices on the same network can reach XTimer by its IP address.
Can attendees send questions to the speaker?
Yes. You share a question link or QR code with the audience, and their questions arrive as messages you can reorder and show to the speaker one at a time.
What happens to my timers if my paid plan ends?
Your account goes back to the free limits, so you can use the first three rooms and the first three timers and messages in each room. Nothing is deleted, and everything unlocks again if you buy a new plan.