Getting started
Build your first rundown in five minutes
Section titled “Build your first rundown in five minutes”Start with a rundown on screen: add a few events, group related segments, and set their durations. Ontime uses that plan for cues, schedules, and timers when the show starts.
Ontime is free and open source, and self-hostable. Run it on your machine or production network first; Cloud is available when you do not want to manage the infrastructure yourself.
Installing Ontime
Section titled “Installing Ontime”Ontime is available as a desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux, or as a Docker image you can self-host on your own server.
Download the latest release from GitHub and run the installer for your platform.
If your operating system warns you about an unsigned app, see our notes on unsigned apps.
Choose where to run Ontime
Section titled “Choose where to run Ontime”You can move project data between local, self-hosted, and Cloud workflows.
Desktop or local network is useful for rehearsals, touring shows, and show-site operation.
Docker or self-hosted is useful for venues, servers, and media machines managed by your team.
Ontime Cloud is an alternative for remote preparation and hosted access when you do not want to manage infrastructure.
Use Ontime Cloud when hosted access helps
Section titled “Use Ontime Cloud when hosted access helps”Ontime Cloud runs Ontime online without installing or managing infrastructure yourself.
It uses the same Ontime project format as local deployments, so your data is yours and remains portable between Cloud, local, and self-hosted versions.
It is useful when you want to collaborate without setting up a network, or need Ontime available before your production network exists.