Comparison · Updated August 2026

A CuePrompter alternative for when a quick read isn't enough

CuePrompter is the classic free browser autocue — paste and scroll. Lumi is for the next step: a script that follows your voice, saves between sessions, records in the same app, and stays invisible on calls.

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Free autocue vs a prompter you record with

CuePrompter does one thing and does it with zero friction: open the site, paste your script, pick a speed and font, and your browser scrolls the text — no account, no install, no cost. For a quick read at a desk, that's often all you need.

The trade-offs show up the moment you record often. There's no voice-following, so you chase a set speed; nothing is saved between sessions; there's no recorder; and there's no way to keep the text off a call you're sharing. Lumi is built around exactly those needs — and it still has a browser version if you like starting on the web.

What you gain moving from a free autocue to Lumi

  • FlowPrompt™ follows your voice. The script scrolls at your pace and waits when you pause — no set speed to race or outrun.
  • Your scripts are saved. No re-pasting every time. Your material and settings are there for the next take.
  • Recorder built in. Prompter and video capture in one app, instead of a prompter plus a separate recorder.
  • Meeting Mode for calls. On Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, your script stays visible to you and out of the shared screen.
  • Web or desktop. Start in the browser like CuePrompter, or use the macOS/Windows apps for the recorder and offline reading.

Lumi vs CuePrompter, side by side

Comparison of Lumi and CuePrompter, as of August 2026
LumiCuePrompter
Voice-following scroll FlowPrompt Set scroll speed
Saves your scripts Yes Paste each session
Records video in the same app Yes Prompter only
Invisible on Zoom/Meet/Teams shares Yes No
Runs in the browser Plus macOS/Windows apps Browser only
Price $9/mo or $27 lifetime Free

CuePrompter details are drawn from public information as of August 2026 and may change. If you like the browser approach, Lumi's online teleprompter runs in your browser too — with voice-following and a recorder.

Frequently asked questions

Is CuePrompter free, and is Lumi?+
Yes, CuePrompter is free — you paste your script in a browser and start scrolling, no signup, no download. Lumi is a paid tool ($9/month, or $27 once). You're paying for voice-following scroll, saved scripts, a recorder, and call invisibility that a free autocue doesn't include.
Does Lumi scroll with my voice? CuePrompter uses a set speed.+
Yes. CuePrompter moves at a scroll speed you set (with reverse, pause, and forward controls). Lumi's FlowPrompt listens to your voice and scrolls at your natural pace, pausing when you pause — so you're not racing or waiting for a fixed speed.
Does CuePrompter save my scripts?+
No — CuePrompter has no account, so every session starts from a fresh paste and settings reset. Lumi keeps your scripts and preferences, so your material is there next time you record.
Can I record my video too?+
In Lumi, yes — the prompter and a video recorder live in the same app. CuePrompter is a prompter only; you'd record with a separate camera or screen recorder alongside it.
Does Lumi also run in a browser like CuePrompter?+
Yes. Lumi has a web version at app.getlumi.pro if you want a no-install option, plus native macOS and Windows apps. So you can start in the browser like CuePrompter, then move to the desktop app when you want the recorder and offline use.
When is CuePrompter the better choice?+
For a one-off read with zero setup and zero cost, CuePrompter is hard to beat — paste and go. Lumi is the better fit once you record regularly and want voice-following, saved scripts, a built-in recorder, and notes that stay off your screen shares on calls.

When paste-and-scroll isn't enough

Get Lumi — voice-following scroll, saved scripts, recorder built in. $9/mo or $27 lifetime.

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