Hollyland Tally Alternative — Internet Tally, Zero Hardware Cost

Hollyland makes reliable hardware tally systems — but they're LAN-only with a maximum 800m RF range. The moment your second shooter or remote guest is off the local network, the tally is blind. Cue Light works globally over the internet, free.

Hollyland tally at a glance

The key difference: LAN vs internet

Hollyland tally systems communicate over a proprietary RF signal or local WiFi network. Their 800m range is excellent for large studio or outdoor productions where everyone is physically nearby. But "nearby" is the constraint — the signal doesn't cross the internet.

Common scenarios where Hollyland's LAN-only architecture is a problem:

• A remote interview guest on Zoom needs a tally signal — not possible with RF hardware
• A multi-site church production where the remote campus needs tally too
• Wedding videography at a venue where you don't own the WiFi network
• A second camera operator working on cellular in a large outdoor space

Cue Light routes over the public internet — no RF, no local network dependency. A display phone can be in the next room or a different city.

Full comparison

When hardware tally is worth the cost