CueCast Prompter

CueCast Prompter is teleprompting software for preparing formatted scripts and displaying them with smooth scrolling. It is best suited to presenters and production teams that need timing, broadcast output or remote control. The free plan covers basic prompting and editing; the main trade-off with Pro is that its perpetual licence does not include future-version upgrades.

Overview

CueCast brings script preparation and on-screen prompting together, with production-oriented controls available in Pro. That makes it a stronger fit for planned presentations and broadcast workflows than for someone who simply needs a scrolling script. A local full-screen prompt and script-based triggers make the free plan useful for basic setups; teams that depend on specialist output or control features will need to budget for Pro.

The Pro trial lasts 30 days. When it ends, use is limited to basic prompting and script editing unless a Pro licence is purchased, so the trial is a way to assess the paid workflow, not a lasting route to its advanced features.

Key features

Script preparation

The editor supports bold, italic, underline, colours, highlights, baseline and alignment formatting, plus emoji. It imports Word, PowerPoint and OpenOffice documents and exports scripts to PDF. Those formats help presenters adapt existing material and share a finished script without rebuilding it from scratch.

Timing and production

Pro includes a basic timer capped at 100 minutes and an advanced timer with countdown, count-up, time-based countdowns, coloured tags and labels. The range is useful for speakers managing segments with different timing needs, though the basic timer's ceiling may not suit sessions longer than 100 minutes.

For broadcast workflows, Pro supports NewTek NDI and output to Blackmagic Design devices using SDI/SMPTE2110. SlideSync can synchronise stories with slides in Microsoft PowerPoint, Renewed Vision ProPresenter and Ross Video XPression. These capabilities make CueCast more relevant to production teams than a prompt-only tool, but their value depends on using compatible equipment and software.

Remote control

Pro includes IP-based remote control and unlimited remote extenders. CueCast also supports Contour Design ShuttleXpress and ShuttlePro v1 and v2 USB controllers without drivers. That gives presenters and operators several control options; remote extenders are not capped by a stated quantity, while the remote-control feature itself is part of Pro.

Pricing

PlanPrice and termsWhat it includesFreefreeBasic prompting and script editing, script-based triggers, and full-screen prompting on a local display.ProCustom pricing; perpetual licence, no subscription fees. Licence is valid for the version purchased; a new licence is required to upgrade. Special pricing is available for non-profit organisations.Timers, broadcast output and remote-control capabilities.The free plan is the practical choice for a presenter who needs local prompting and editing but not the Pro production tools. Pro's one-time licence structure avoids recurring subscription fees, but the version-specific terms mean that buyers should account for a separate purchase if they want a later version. The 30-day Pro trial provides a limited evaluation window before the account returns to basic features.

Platforms

CueCast supports Windows, macOS and Linux. The current desktop download requires Windows 10 or newer on Intel/AMD PCs, Windows 11 on ARM PCs, or macOS 12 Monterey or newer; Linux downloads are also offered. Raspberry Pi users should note that version 3.0 and newer are unsupported on Raspberry Pi, and the listed Raspberry Pi downloads require Raspberry Pi 4 or newer.

Who it's for

CueCast is a good fit for presenters who want formatted scripts, smooth scrolling and a free local prompting workflow, and for production teams that need timing, slide synchronisation, broadcast output or remote control. It is less compelling for someone who only needs a basic prompt and wants a long-term free plan with advanced features, or for buyers who expect future software versions to be covered by one licence.

Pros and cons

Pro combines broadcast output and timing. NDI, Blackmagic output and a range of timers support production workflows that go beyond simple script display.

Flexible script handling. Rich formatting, common document imports and PDF export help adapt and share scripts.

Multiple control options. IP control, unlimited extenders and supported Shuttle controllers give operators practical choices.

Pro upgrades cost extra. The perpetual licence covers only the version purchased, so a later upgrade requires a new licence.

The free tier is deliberately basic. It includes local full-screen prompting and editing, but Pro is required for broadcast output, timers and remote control.

Platform requirements matter. Current Windows and macOS minimums rule out older systems, and newer versions do not support Raspberry Pi.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Teleprompter Software. Choose Teleprompter.com if you want a free starter plan with cloud script storage, remote control and apps across mobile, desktop and web, while accepting a watermark on recordings. VoicePrompter is worth considering for its no-account offline web app or its free-plan allowance of three custom scripts and voice scrolling.

EasyPrompter suits a lightweight free setup limited to two saved scripts of up to 500 words each and one basic viewer display; its free plan has no phone remote. FluidPrompter offers a free starter option with one user, one prompter, a 600-word script limit and keyboard or mouse controls. PromptSmart is an alternative to consider if you are looking beyond a free plan, since it is paid software.

Speakflow has a free plan with limited Flow and seven-day script history, while its Plus plan is $19 a month for monthly billing and includes one hour of video recording and storage. Teleprompterly is a free alternative with unlimited script length, no account or watermark, and video and audio recording with download. CuePrompter is another freemium option, with a free plan that includes core teleprompter features, browser recording, local conversion and template AI, subject to limits on Smart Follow and Script Extractor.

Verdict

Choose CueCast Prompter if you need formatted scripts and local prompting now, with a path to broadcast output, timing and remote control for production work. Its strongest reason to buy is the combination of those Pro tools; its main drawback is that a perpetual licence buys one version only, making it a weaker fit for anyone who expects upgrades to be included.