Telepront: A Free Cueprompter Alternative for Mac

Cueprompter is the classic free web teleprompter — barebones, browser-based, and unchanged for years. Telepront is a modern native macOS alternative: still free, but with voice tracking, an always-on-top floating window, and Apple Silicon performance.

See It in Action

Cueprompter is fine for an emergency: open a browser, paste a script, hit start. But the lack of voice tracking, the inability to float above other apps, and the dependence on a browser tab make it awkward for any serious Mac recording.

Telepront keeps the simplicity — paste a script and read — while adding the features Mac creators actually need. Voice tracking lets you scroll hands-free; the always-on-top window means Telepront stays in place when you focus QuickTime or Zoom; mirror mode supports beam-splitter rigs.

Everything runs on-device. Apple's Speech framework handles voice tracking locally, so privacy is built in. There is no account, no upload, and no analytics.

For Mac users who appreciate Cueprompter's free price but want a real native experience, Telepront is the obvious next step.

Key Features

Free native macOS app vs Cueprompter's basic web page
On-device voice tracking — Cueprompter has no voice features
Always-on-top floating window over recording apps
Mirror mode and adjustable margins for any rig
Native Swift performance on M1-M4 Macs
Works offline — no internet required

How to Get Started

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Tips from Creators

Bookmark common scripts inside Telepront to skip browser entry

Use mirror mode if you upgrade to a beam-splitter rig later

Keep Telepront pinned above all other windows for stable framing

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Telepront free like Cueprompter?

Yes — Telepront is free on the Mac App Store with no ads or upsell.

How do I move from Cueprompter to Telepront?

Copy your script from the Cueprompter form and paste it into Telepront.

What does Telepront add over Cueprompter?

Voice tracking, an always-on-top window, mirror mode, offline use, and a native Mac UI.

Native or web?

Telepront is a native macOS Swift app, so it works without a browser and uses minimal battery.

Apple Silicon support?

Yes — built natively for M1, M2, M3, and M4 Macs.

Ready to try it?

Free on the Mac App Store. No account needed.

Download on Mac App Store

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