Build Your Stage Plot in Minutes

A stage plot is a top-down diagram that shows where every musician, instrument, mic, DI, monitor, and piece of gear sits on stage. Sound engineers and venue crews use it to set up before you arrive. A solid stage plot includes equipment positions, an input list with channel assignments, monitor mixes, stage dimensions, and your contact info. It’s basically the difference between a smooth soundcheck and twenty minutes of "can you move that wedge?"

Because sound engineers aren’t mind readers. A stage plot makes load-in faster, soundcheck shorter, and your monitor mix actually usable. Without one, the house engineer has to guess your setup — and they’ve got three more bands after you. Festivals and larger venues typically require one in advance, and even small clubs will treat you better if you show up prepared.

Stage Plot Pro is the most full-featured free stage plot builder available. It includes 297 equipment icons, auto-generated input lists, monitor mix specs, PDF export with custom branding, and shareable links — all in a web-based drag-and-drop editor. No download required. Other options include Stage-Plan, Tecrider, and StagePlot Guru, but most lock key features behind paywalls.

Yes — during early access, every feature is completely free with no limits. Unlimited plots, all 297 icons, PDF export, shareable links, cloud save, and custom branding. Pricing will be introduced in the future, but right now everything is unlocked.

Every stage plot should include: a bird’s-eye view of the stage with musician positions and gear, mic and DI placements, monitor positions and what’s in each mix, an input/channel list for FOH, stage dimensions, and band contact info. Power requirements and special notes (like "guitarist needs 3 outlets stage left") are a nice bonus.

An input list (also called a channel list or patch list) tells the sound engineer which channel on the console connects to which source on stage. It includes channel number, source name, mic or DI type, stand type, phantom power needs, and notes. Stage Plot Pro generates yours automatically as you place gear on the canvas.

Open Stage Plot Pro in your browser — no download needed. Set your stage dimensions, drag equipment icons from the palette onto the canvas, add labels, and your input list builds itself. Export a branded PDF or grab a shareable link. Most musicians finish their first stage plot in under 10 minutes.

Yes. Stage Plot Pro generates a unique shareable link for each saved plot. Send it to your sound engineer, venue, festival, or production company — they see your complete stage plot and input list without creating an account or installing anything. It’s the fastest way to get everyone on the same page before load-in.

Stage Plot Pro is a spiritual successor to the beloved StagePlotPro desktop application that musicians relied on for years. The original Mac app is no longer actively supported, so we rebuilt the concept from scratch as a modern web app — with drag-and-drop, auto input lists, and features the original never had. Same mission, new tech.

A stage plot is the visual diagram of your stage setup. A technical rider is the full document — stage plot plus PA specs, lighting needs, power requirements, hospitality, and contractual terms. Stage Plot Pro handles the stage plot and input list, which is the part your sound engineer actually needs to do their job.

Absolutely. Stage Plot Pro exports multi-page, print-ready PDFs. Page 1 is your stage plot diagram, page 2 is the complete input list. It includes your band name, venue, date, logo, and accent color. Print it, email it, or hand it to the house engineer at load-in.

No. You can build and export stage plots without any account. If you want to save plots to the cloud for later editing or sharing, you can create a free account in seconds — but it’s not required to use the stage plot maker.