CueCast Prompter vs OtO

CueCast Prompter is cross-platform teleprompting software with smooth scrolling, rich-text scripts and an advanced timer system. Its 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. The free plan includes basic prompting, script editing, script-based triggers and full-screen prompting on a local display. Pro adds a basic 100-minute timer and an advanced timer with countdown, count-up, time-based countdowns, coloured tags and labels. Pro also supports NewTek NDI and output to Blackmagic Design devices using SDI/SMPTE2110. SlideSync can synchronise stories with slides in PowerPoint, ProPresenter and XPression. Other Pro features include IP-based remote control and unlimited remote extenders. The Pro trial lasts 30 days; afterward, use is limited to basic prompting and script editing unless a Pro licence is purchased. That licence is perpetual, with no subscription fees, but a new licence is needed to upgrade. Current downloads require Windows 10 or newer on Intel/AMD PCs, Windows 11 on ARM PCs, or macOS 12 Monterey or newer; Linux downloads are also offered.

OtO is teleprompter software that uses markers in scrolling scripts to trigger presentation and show cues. Markers can send MIDI notes or OSC messages, advance slides, and run macro stacks. Listed integrations include PowerPoint, QLab via OSC, lighting consoles, media servers, playback systems via MIDI or HTTP, video routers, and streaming software. OtO says scripts, cues, and integrations run locally and that it operates fully offline. Its desktop app conducts OtOSlides for presentation decks and OtOView for tablets and smartphones. A caller-support window displays upcoming cues, countdown timers, cue types, and time to execution. Operators can jump to script sections, pause or resume cues, override triggers, and reorder markers during a show. Hardware controls include MIDI controllers and profiles for Loupedeck CT and Contour Shuttle Pro and Xpress. The free demo has all features, unlimited personal use, and a watermark and occasional nag screen. Paid options include a 5-day rental for 0.85 USD once, a 1-month rental for 2.49 USD once, and a 1-year license for $9.90 a year.