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.
One-time payment · or $9/mo subscription · macOS, Windows & Web
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
| Lumi | CuePrompter | |
|---|---|---|
| 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?+
Does Lumi scroll with my voice? CuePrompter uses a set speed.+
Does CuePrompter save my scripts?+
Can I record my video too?+
Does Lumi also run in a browser like CuePrompter?+
When is CuePrompter the better choice?+
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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