Updated: July 2026
Moody Alternative (2026): $12.50 vs $29, and It Runs on Windows
Moody is a genuinely lovely MacBook-notch teleprompter — invisible during screen sharing, and a one-time $29 (no subscription). Two catches: it's Mac-only (macOS 14.7+), and it isn't the cheapest. ShareSpeak does the same job — notch mode, invisible overlay, voice-following — for a one-time $12.50, and it also runs on Windows.
Our verdict
Switch to ShareSpeak if you want to pay less than half ($12.50 vs $29), you use Windows or move between Mac and Windows, or you want a choice of speech engines. Stay with Moody if you're Mac-only, you love its notch-native design, and the extra ~$16 doesn't matter. Honest one-liner: these are close cousins — both one-time, both invisible notch teleprompters — so it comes down to price and whether you need Windows.
Moody teleprompter review: the honest version
Moody popularized the MacBook-notch teleprompter, and it shows — the design is clean and the notch integration is the nicest we've seen. It follows your voice, hides from screen capture ("Ghost Mode"), and it's a one-time purchase. It's a good app; here's the balanced view before you decide.
What Moody does well
- Beautiful, notch-native Mac design
- Invisible to screen sharing (Ghost Mode)
- Voice-synced scrolling
- One-time $29 — no subscription
Where it's limited
- Mac-only — needs macOS 14.7+, no Windows
- $29, versus $12.50 for a comparable app
- No free trial listed — you commit upfront
- Single speech engine (ShareSpeak offers Whisper + Google)
Moody vs ShareSpeak, side by side
| Feature | ShareSpeak | Moody |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.50 one-time | $29 one-time |
| macOS (notch mode) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | Mac-only |
| Invisible to screen capture | ✓ | Ghost Mode |
| Voice-following scroll | Whisper + Google | Voice-sync |
| Scripts Library (save & edit) | ✓ | ✓ |
Moody price and platform per moody.mjarosz.com (July 2026): $29 one-time, macOS 14.7+.
Moody teleprompter for Windows?
Short answer: there isn't one. Moody is built specifically for macOS and the MacBook notch, requires macOS 14.7 or later, and has no Windows version. If you searched for "Moody teleprompter for Windows," you're out of luck with Moody itself.
ShareSpeak is the closest thing to "Moody on Windows": the same invisible notch-style teleprompter with voice-following, running natively on Windows as well as Mac. Grab the Windows download and you get the notch-teleprompter experience Moody keeps Mac-only — for $12.50, one license covering both platforms. It's the same overlay behind our invisible teleprompter for screen sharing.
$12.50 vs $29 — both one-time
Neither app is a subscription, so this is a simple one-time comparison: Moody is $29, ShareSpeak is $12.50. You save $16.50 up front and add Windows support and a choice of speech engines. The Scripts Library — save and edit named scripts, with a live word count and speaking-time estimate — is included, no add-on, handy whether you're recording a tutorial or a teleprompter for YouTube.
- • Moody: $29 (Mac only)
- • ShareSpeak: $12.50 (Mac + Windows)
- • You save $16.50 and get Windows support
When Moody is the right choice
Moody is worth it if:
- You're Mac-only and want the nicest notch integration. Moody is polished and notch-first — if design is what sways you, it's excellent.
- The price gap is immaterial. Both are one-time; if $29 vs $12.50 doesn't move you, pick the app you like the feel of.
Moving over from Moody in 3 steps
- Copy your scripts out of Moody (plain text is fine).
- Download ShareSpeak for Mac, or the Windows version — no account, no card.
- Paste each script into ShareSpeak's Scripts Library, pick notch or overlay mode, and read — voice-following follows your pace.
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Moody alternative FAQ
How much does Moody cost?
As of July 2026, Moody is a one-time $29 (per its site, moody.mjarosz.com) — no subscription. There's no free trial listed. ShareSpeak is also one-time, but $12.50 — less than half the price.
Is Moody available on Windows?
No. Moody is Mac-only and requires macOS 14.7 or later; its developers say it's "built specifically for macOS to take advantage of the macOS notch design," with no Windows version. ShareSpeak runs natively on both macOS and Windows, and one $12.50 license covers both.
Is ShareSpeak cheaper than Moody?
Yes. Both are one-time purchases with no subscription, but ShareSpeak is $12.50 versus Moody's $29 — you save $16.50 and also get Windows support plus a choice of speech-recognition engines.
Does ShareSpeak have a notch mode like Moody?
Yes. ShareSpeak has a notch mode that scrolls your script in the MacBook notch area, plus a floating overlay you can place anywhere — both invisible to screen capture. On Windows (where there's no notch) the overlay simply floats where you want it.
Can ShareSpeak be invisible during screen sharing, like Moody's Ghost Mode?
Yes. Like Moody, ShareSpeak is hidden from screen capture at the OS level, so it stays out of Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, OBS, Loom, and any other screen-sharing or recording tool.
Does ShareSpeak have a built-in script editor?
Yes — the Scripts Library. Save a script per call, per video, or per client, edit it in-app, and see a live word count and speaking-time estimate; hit Play to load it into the teleprompter. It's included in the one-time $12.50, no add-on.
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