LASSO Rundown (formerly Shoflo) is solid software. But it's part of a $6,000/year enterprise platform most production teams don't need. Show Caller does the same job — running a live show with the whole team in sync — for $249.
Show Caller is purpose-built for live show execution. LASSO Rundown is one feature in a larger event operations platform. Here's how they compare for the work that matters on show day.
| Feature | Show Caller | LASSO Rundown | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rundown Building | |||
| Cue types — Items, Headers, Breaks | ✓ | Partial | Show Caller has purpose-built row types for production. LASSO uses a more generic item model. |
| Custom columns per department | ✓ | ✓ | Both support custom columns for Audio, Video, Lighting, Graphics, etc. |
| Drag & drop reorder | ✓ | ✓ | Comparable in both tools. |
| Auto-calculated start times | ✓ | ✓ | Both update downstream times automatically when durations change. |
| EST Time of Day (TOD) column | ✓ | Limited | Show Caller's EST TOD updates live as the show runs. LASSO shows planned times. |
| CSV import from Google Sheets | ✓ | ✓ | Both support CSV import — bring your existing rundown in one step. |
| Templates | ✓ | ✓ | Both support show templates for recurring events. |
| PDF & CSV export | ✓ | ✓ | Both support export for archiving and reporting. |
| Live Show Control | |||
| Live cue advancement (NEXT / GO) | ✓ | Limited | Show Caller has dedicated transport controls — PREV, PAUSE, NEXT, GO — designed for real-time show execution. |
| Timer adjustment during live show | ✓ | ✗ | Show Caller lets producers add or remove time from the running countdown in real time. Not available in LASSO Rundown. |
| Auto-advance cues | ✓ | ✗ | Show Caller supports fully automated cue firing when timers reach zero. LASSO requires manual advancement. |
| Time of Day triggers | ✓ | ✗ | Show Caller can fire cues at an exact clock time — critical for broadcast and multi-venue events. |
| Over/Under clock | ✓ | Basic | Show Caller tracks cumulative delta between planned and actual timing throughout the show. |
| Keyboard-driven show control | ✓ | ✗ | Space bar fires next cue. Arrow keys navigate. Full keyboard control for eyes-up show calling. |
| Team Collaboration | |||
| Real-time multi-user editing | ✓ | ✓ | Both broadcast edits in real time to all connected users. |
| Role-based access (Producer / Operator / Viewer) | ✓ | ✓ | Both have role-based permissions. Show Caller uses production-native role names. |
| Producer broadcast messages | ✓ | ✗ | Show Caller lets producers send real-time messages to the team as banners in their view. No phone, no radio needed. |
| Per-user column layout | ✓ | ✗ | Each operator saves their own column preferences. The TD sees what the TD needs; the LD sees what the LD needs. |
| Displays & Video Outputs | |||
| Stage Timer — dedicated video output | ✓ | ✗ | Show Caller outputs the Stage Timer as a dedicated fullscreen video source. Patch directly into the switcher. |
| Portrait mode (90° rotation) | ✓ | ✗ | Rotate output in software — use a standard TV vertically with no scaler or adapter. |
| Backstage Display — fullscreen + half-window | ✓ | ✗ | Show Caller provides a dedicated backstage view showing current cue, next up, and show clock. Half-window shares screen with a video feed. |
| WRAP / OVER states on timer | ✓ | ✗ | Show Caller flashes WRAP when approaching end, shows OVER with elapsed overtime count. Readable from across a room. |
| Infrastructure & Reliability | |||
| Runs on local network — no internet required | ✓ | ✗ | Show Caller runs on your local network. No cloud dependency during a live show. No internet outage can affect your rundown. |
| Cloud-based (anywhere access) | ✗ | ✓ | LASSO is cloud-based — useful for remote pre-show planning. Show Caller requires local network for live execution. |
| Browser-based clients (no installs for crew) | ✓ | ✓ | Both work in any modern browser. No apps to install for operators or viewers. |
| macOS app — dedicated server | ✓ | ✗ | Show Caller runs as a persistent local server — the most reliable foundation for a live show. |
| Pricing & Access | |||
| Annual price | $249/yr | $6,000+/yr | Show Caller is purpose-priced for independent producers, church teams, and corporate AV — not for enterprise event companies. |
| Full-featured free trial | ✓ | 14-day | Show Caller's 14-day trial is fully featured — run a real show before you buy. |
| Teleprompter | ✗ | ✓ | LASSO includes a browser-based teleprompter synced to the rundown. Not in Show Caller v1.0. |
| Crew / budget / inventory management | ✗ | ✓ | LASSO is a full event operations platform. Show Caller is focused on show-day execution. |
This is how the same show plays out in both tools — from build to broadcast.
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