Telepront: A Free Parrot Teleprompter Alternative for Mac
Parrot Teleprompter is best known as a phone-mounted hardware rig with a companion app. If you want a software-only Mac experience instead, Telepront delivers a free native macOS teleprompter with on-device voice tracking and a floating always-on-top window.
See It in Action
Parrot's hardware rig is clever for mobile shoots, but on a Mac you do not need a phone clamp and beam splitter — you have a high-resolution display already aimed at you. Telepront uses that display directly with a floating, resizable window that sits above your camera app.
Voice tracking is the part most Parrot users miss when they switch to a desktop. Telepront includes it natively via Apple's on-device Speech framework. Speak at your own pace and the script keeps up.
Because Telepront is a native Swift app, it integrates with macOS conventions — Spaces, Mission Control, and Stage Manager all behave correctly with the floating window.
For Mac creators who want a teleprompter without buying additional hardware, Telepront is the most direct Parrot alternative.
Key Features
How to Get Started
Tips from Creators
Use the built-in webcam plus Telepront for a no-hardware setup
Adjust font size to keep eye lines as close to lens as possible
Practice once with voice tracking on to calibrate your pace
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Telepront free vs Parrot's app?
Yes — Telepront is fully free on the Mac App Store with no in-app purchases.
How do I switch from Parrot?
Copy scripts out of the Parrot app and paste them into Telepront. You'll keep prompting but skip the phone rig.
Are the prompting features comparable?
For software prompting, yes — speed, mirror, font, and voice tracking are all included.
Native or web app?
Telepront is a native macOS Swift app, not a web view, so it runs smoothly even with long scripts.
Does it run on Apple Silicon?
Yes — Telepront is 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