Telepront: A Free BIGVU Desktop Alternative for Mac

BIGVU bundles a teleprompter inside a paid video creation suite. If you only want the teleprompter and already record with QuickTime, OBS, or Loom, Telepront is a free native macOS alternative with voice tracking and an always-on-top window.

See It in Action

BIGVU is a strong all-in-one for creators who want captions, branding, and a teleprompter together. The trade-off is the price and the lock-in to BIGVU's recording pipeline. If you already have a recording workflow you like, paying for the bundle is overkill.

Telepront takes the opposite approach. It does one thing — display and scroll your script — and it does it natively on macOS. Combine it with QuickTime, OBS, ScreenFlow, or Loom and you keep the editor you prefer.

Voice tracking is built in via Apple's on-device Speech framework, so the script follows your pace without an internet connection. Privacy-conscious users will appreciate that no audio is uploaded.

For anyone who wants the BIGVU teleprompter without the BIGVU bill, Telepront is the simplest path.

Download on Mac App Store

Key Features

Free macOS app — no BIGVU subscription or per-month fee

Always-on-top floating window over your existing recording tool

On-device voice tracking via Apple's Speech framework

Native Swift build optimized for M1-M4 Macs

Adjustable speed, mirror, and font controls for any setup

No account, no cloud upload, no telemetry by default

How to Get Started

Tips from Creators

Use a USB-C external mic for cleaner voice tracking pickup

Set Telepront's window opacity slightly lower to see your camera preview

Break long sentences into separate lines for smoother scroll cues

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Telepront free compared to BIGVU?

Yes. Telepront is fully free on the Mac App Store. BIGVU charges a recurring subscription for desktop use.

How do I move my BIGVU scripts over?

Copy your scripts as plain text and paste them into Telepront. There is no import limit.

Does Telepront record video like BIGVU?

No. Telepront focuses on prompting only. Use QuickTime, OBS, or Loom to record — Telepront stays on top while you do.

Native or web app?

Telepront is a native macOS Swift app, not a packaged web view, so it stays responsive even on long scripts.

Does it support Apple Silicon?

Yes — Telepront is native on M1, M2, M3, and M4 with macOS 14 or later.

Ready to try it?

Free on the Mac App Store. No account needed.