Free teleprompter — an honest guide

Free teleprompters are real. Here's the catch

Plenty of free tools will scroll a script in your browser, and for a quick read that's genuinely enough. This page is straight about what free covers, what it doesn't, and when paying for Lumi makes sense.

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What 'free' usually means

Free teleprompters are almost always browser autocues: you paste a script, set a scroll speed, and read. No cost, no signup, nothing to install. For a one-off recording at your desk, that can be all you ever need — and we'll happily point you to one.

The trade-offs show up when you record often. Free tools generally scroll at a fixed speed (so you race or wait), don't save your scripts, don't record, and can't keep your notes off a shared screen on a call. None of that matters for a quick read; all of it matters if video is part of your work.

What you get for $27

  • Scroll that follows your voice. FlowPrompt keeps pace as you talk — no speed to set, no racing the text.
  • A recorder built in. Record your webcam, screen, or both in the same app on macOS and Windows.
  • Invisible on calls. Meeting Mode keeps your script visible to you but off the screen you share on Zoom, Meet, or Teams.
  • One payment, every platform. $27 once (or $9/mo) covers macOS, Windows, and the web version — no tiers, no renewal on the lifetime license.

Free tools vs Lumi, honestly

What a typical free browser teleprompter covers vs Lumi, as of August 2026
LumiTypical free autocue
Costs nothing to start $27 once Free
Voice-following scroll FlowPrompt Set speed
Saves your scripts Yes No
Records video in the app macOS/Windows No
Invisible on Zoom/Meet/Teams shares Yes No
Free forever $9/mo or $27 once Yes

Want a genuinely free option for a quick read? See our CuePrompter comparison. If you work from a browser, Lumi's web version is included with your purchase.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a completely free teleprompter?+
Yes — free browser autocues like CuePrompter let you paste a script and scroll it at a set speed, at no cost. They're great for a quick read. What they generally don't include is voice-following scroll, saved scripts, a built-in recorder, or keeping your script hidden on a call.
Can I try Lumi for free?+
No — Lumi is a paid app with no free trial: $9/month, or $27 once for a lifetime license. If you only need a free option for a quick read, a browser autocue like CuePrompter will do the job. Lumi is for when you record or present regularly and want the script to follow your voice.
Is Lumi free forever?+
No — Lumi is a paid product: $9/month, or $27 once for a lifetime license. We'd rather be clear about that than surprise you. The lifetime license is a single payment — no renewal, no plan tiers.
What do I give up with a free teleprompter?+
Usually four things: voice-following (free tools scroll at a fixed speed you have to chase), saved scripts (many free tools reset each session), a recorder (you record with a separate tool), and call invisibility (your script can end up on a shared screen). If those matter, a paid prompter earns its keep.
When is a free teleprompter enough?+
For a one-off read at your desk with no recording and no calls, a free browser autocue is often all you need. Reach for Lumi when you record regularly, want it to sound natural, and don't want to juggle separate tools.
What do I get for $27?+
The full app, once: voice-following scroll, saved scripts, the built-in recorder, and Meeting Mode on macOS and Windows, plus the web version at app.getlumi.pro. One purchase covers all three — no feature tiers.

Free for a quick read. Lumi when video is your work.

$27 once for a lifetime license — or $9/mo. Voice-following, recorder, invisible on calls.

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