Pair Jitsi Meet with a free Mac teleprompter
Jitsi Meet is the favorite open-source, browser-based meeting platform for privacy-minded teams. Telepront pairs perfectly with it: a free native macOS teleprompter that floats above any browser tab and uses Apple's on-device speech recognition, so your script never leaves your Mac.
See It in Action
Jitsi Meet is the de facto open-source meeting tool, popular with European teams, NGOs, and privacy-focused communities. Because Jitsi runs in the browser, traditional in-tab teleprompters fight with the meeting UI. Telepront avoids that by running as a separate native macOS process with always-on-top behavior, no matter which Jitsi server you connect to.\nThe app stays floating during Jitsi's tile view, speaker view, and full-screen modes. You can pin it just under your camera for a tight eye line, or off to the side if you prefer to keep your camera tile clean. Adjustable opacity means you still see participant reactions, raised hands, and chat through the script.\nApple's on-device speech recognition is a natural match for Jitsi's privacy stance. There is no cloud transcription, no API key, and no account creation. Audio is processed locally on Apple Silicon and never leaves your laptop, which complements self-hosted Jitsi deployments where the whole point is sovereignty.\nTelepront does not record video. Jitsi has its own recording (often via Jibri on self-hosted setups), and you can pair Telepront with QuickTime or OBS. The app focuses on smooth script delivery with mirror mode, adjustable speed, and persistent settings between meetings.
Key Features
How to Get Started
Install Telepront on your Mac
Mac App Store id 6759193513. Free download, requires macOS 14+ on Apple Silicon.
Open your Jitsi room
Visit meet.jit.si or your self-hosted Jitsi URL in Chrome, Safari, or Firefox. Join with camera and mic.
Launch Telepront with your script
Paste talking points and tune font size and speed. Larger fonts read better above Jitsi's video tiles.
Anchor under the webcam
Drag the Telepront panel under your laptop's camera and let snap-to-edge align it cleanly to the top edge.
Speak and let it auto-scroll
Voice tracking moves the script in time with your delivery. Pause via keyboard shortcut for participant questions.
Tips from Creators
Set opacity to 75 percent so Jitsi's tile view remains readable through the script during multi-party calls.
Use 38-44pt font so reading from across a Jitsi-equipped conference room remains comfortable.
Place Telepront within one inch of your camera lens to keep your gaze tracking near direct eye contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Telepront work with self-hosted Jitsi instances?
Yes. Telepront does not care about the Jitsi server. It floats above whatever browser tab is running Jitsi, including self-hosted deployments.
Is Telepront open source?
No, Telepront is a free closed-source macOS app. However, it pairs well with Jitsi because its on-device voice tracking introduces no third-party telemetry.
Will Jitsi participants see the teleprompter?
No, unless you share your full desktop. Share a window or tab in Jitsi and Telepront stays invisible to attendees.
Does on-device voice tracking work offline?
Yes for the teleprompter. Apple's speech framework runs locally. Jitsi itself still needs network access for the call.
What Mac is required?
Apple Silicon Mac (M1 through M4) running macOS 14 or later. Intel Macs are not supported.
Ready to try it?
Free on the Mac App Store. No account needed.
Download on Mac App Store