Scriptly (our page) is an iOS teleprompter app that scrolls your script in real time as you speak, with local storage for privacy. It's currently a free public beta on TestFlight; no pricing has been disclosed for a future release.
Comparison table
| Product | Free tier | Starts at | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scriptly | Yes (beta) | Not stated | Voice-following scrolling on iOS |
| Teleprompter-Scrolling Scripts | Yes | Free | Anyone wanting a no-cost, cross-platform teleprompter |
| CueBuddy | No | Not stated | Recording talking-head videos without manual scroll control |
| Teleprompter for video | No | Not stated | Users who want script, record, and edit in one app |
| Teleprompter for Video: CUEBOX | Yes | Not stated | Teams needing unlimited projects and watermark-free export |
| VidPrompter | Yes | $3.99/mo | Budget users who want a clear, known price |
| Speechius | Yes (trial) | $32.14/mo | Users wanting a listening teleprompter with a real free trial |
| Malatesta | Yes | $1.99/mo | Users who want teleprompter plus chroma and a lifetime option |
Teleprompter-Scrolling Scripts
Teleprompter-Scrolling Scripts (site) is a lightweight teleprompter that runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and browser. It's completely free with no paid tiers mentioned, and lets users create unlimited videos. This makes it a strong choice for anyone who wants a no-cost tool without watching for upsells later, and it suits casual creators more than production teams. The honest limitation: with no premium tier stated, it's unclear whether more advanced features (like voice-following) are planned or supported.
CueBuddy
CueBuddy (site) is built for recording talking videos without manually scrolling the script yourself. It launched with strong day-one interest (112 votes), suggesting real demand. It suits creators who want a simple, focused recording tool. Pricing isn't stated anywhere in the brief, and there's no free tier confirmed, so cost is an open question before you commit.
Teleprompter for video
Teleprompter for video (site) combines script reading, recording, and editing in a single app, available on the App Store. It suits users who want to avoid switching between separate teleprompter and editing tools. No pricing information is disclosed on the site or App Store listing referenced, and there's no confirmed free tier, so you'd need to check the App Store directly before downloading.
Teleprompter for Video: CUEBOX
CUEBOX (site) offers a free version plus a Pro tier with unlimited projects, unlimited recordings, and watermark-free export. It suits users who expect to outgrow a basic free tool and want a clear upgrade path. Specific Pro pricing isn't stated in the brief, so you'll need to check the app for current cost. The limitation here is that exact Pro pricing remains unconfirmed.
VidPrompter
VidPrompter (site) is a free teleprompter with a built-in camera, unlimited scripts, and video export. Pro, at $3.99/month or $24.99/year, removes the watermark and adds expanded color options. It suits users who want one-take recording and a transparent, low-cost upgrade. The limitation: the free tier includes a watermark, so anyone needing clean output must pay.
Speechius
Speechius ("the teleprompter that actually listens") offers a 14-day free trial with full features and no card required. Pricing after that is a one-time purchase: Pro at a €30 founding price (later €50) or Studio at €60 founding price (later €100), including 12 months of updates. It suits users who want a fuller-featured, listening-based teleprompter and are comfortable paying upfront. The founding price is temporary, so the eventual cost is higher than the launch rate.
Malatesta
Malatesta (site) pairs a teleprompter with video recording, chroma key, and voice recognition. Its free tier includes core teleprompter and recording features with no watermark, and paid options range from $1.99/week to a $59.99 lifetime purchase. It suits users who want chroma-key support alongside teleprompting and flexible payment options. One thing to note: it launched back in 2021, so it has the longest track record of this list, though also the least recent update activity shown here.
How to choose
If you want free and simple, start with Teleprompter-Scrolling Scripts. If you want a known, low monthly price, VidPrompter or Malatesta are clearer than options with undisclosed pricing. If chroma key or a one-time lifetime fee matters, Malatesta stands out. If you specifically want Scriptly's voice-following approach on iOS, its beta is free to try now, though its long-term price is unknown.
FAQ
Is Scriptly free? It's currently a free public beta on TestFlight with no long-term pricing disclosed.
Which alternative is cheapest to try risk-free? Teleprompter-Scrolling Scripts is free with no paid tiers mentioned, and Speechius offers a full-featured 14-day free trial.
Which alternatives have unclear pricing? CueBuddy, Teleprompter for video, and CUEBOX's Pro tier don't state specific prices in the brief.