ShareSpeak vs PromptSmart: Which Teleprompter Fits?
ShareSpeak is a one-time $12.50 desktop teleprompter that stays invisible on screen share — built for screencasts and video calls on a Mac or PC. PromptSmart is a subscription that grew up on mobile: native iOS/Android apps, second-device remote control, and team script folders, from $9.99/mo. Pick ShareSpeak for an invisible desktop prompter without a subscription; pick PromptSmart for mobile filming or team workflows.
Updated: July 2026 · PromptSmart pricing verified on promptsmart.com
Choose ShareSpeak if…
you want a one-time price ($12.50 vs $99.99/yr), you record or present from a desktop and need the script invisible on screen share, and you want a choice of speech engines.
Choose PromptSmart if…
you film to camera with a phone or tablet, you want to control the prompter from a second device, or you manage scripts across a team with nested folders and an admin panel.
Either works if…
you just want proven voice-following scroll to read a script on your own screen and you're not sharing that screen with an audience.
ShareSpeak vs PromptSmart, feature by feature
Some rows favor each tool — that's the point. Prices and PromptSmart features verified July 2026.
| Feature | ShareSpeak | PromptSmart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.50 one-time | $9.99/mo or $99.99/yr (Starter) |
| Pricing model | One-time | Subscription (7-day trial) |
| Invisible on screen share | Yes (hidden at OS level) | Not claimed |
| Platforms | Mac + Windows (desktop) | iOS, Android + Studio (Win/macOS) |
| Voice-follow scrolling | Yes | Yes (VoiceTrack) |
| Speech engine choice | Apple, Whisper or Gemini | VoiceTrack (built-in) |
| Remote control (2nd device) | No | Yes (Control Room) |
| Team / nested folders | No (single-user) | Yes (up to 10 levels) |
How they compare in real workflows
Recording or presenting from a desktop with screen share
ShareSpeak is hidden from screen capture at the OS level, so OBS, Zoom, Loom and Teams record a clean screen while you read. PromptSmart's Studio Edition is a desktop overlay, and PromptSmart doesn't claim screen-capture invisibility — so on a shared screen it appears like any other window. If your audience shouldn't see you reading, ShareSpeak is the fit.
Filming to camera with a phone or tablet
This is PromptSmart's home turf. It grew up as a mobile teleprompter — mature native iOS and Android apps, a teleprompter-rig ecosystem, and Remote Control so you can drive the script from a second device. ShareSpeak is desktop-only (Mac and Windows); it has no mobile app and no second-device remote, so for phone- or tablet-in-a-rig filming, PromptSmart wins.
Cost over time
ShareSpeak is $12.50 once. PromptSmart's Starter Pack is $9.99/month or $99.99/year, so you pass ShareSpeak's price inside the first two months and keep paying. Over two years that's roughly $12.50 vs $200. If you need the mobile apps, remote control, or team folders, the subscription can be worth it; for a desktop prompter, one-time wins comfortably.
Where PromptSmart genuinely beats ShareSpeak
We make ShareSpeak, so here's the honest other side. PromptSmart wins in real ways:
- Mobile-first. Mature native iOS and Android apps and a teleprompter-rig ecosystem make it the better tool for filming to camera with a phone or tablet. ShareSpeak is desktop-only.
- Remote control. You can drive the script from a second device, and Team Control Room sessions coordinate multi-person shoots. ShareSpeak has no second-device remote.
- Team script management. Up to 10 nested folder levels, per-user credentials and an admin panel suit agencies and larger teams. ShareSpeak is a single-user desktop app with a flat Scripts Library.
- VoiceTrack heritage. PromptSmart's patented voice-following is well-known and has a long track record.
If mobile filming, remote control or team folders matter to you, PromptSmart is a strong choice. For a one-time, invisible desktop prompter, that's ShareSpeak.
Try ShareSpeak — $12.50, one-time
Invisible on screen share, voice-following, native on Mac and Windows, and no subscription. If you need mobile apps and team features, PromptSmart's 7-day trial is a fair place to compare.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ShareSpeak or PromptSmart better?
They fit different setups. ShareSpeak is a one-time $12.50 desktop teleprompter that's invisible on screen share — ideal for screencasts and video calls on a Mac or PC. PromptSmart is a subscription that grew up on mobile: native iOS/Android apps, second-device remote control, and team script management. Choose ShareSpeak for an invisible desktop prompter without a subscription; choose PromptSmart if you film to camera on a phone or manage scripts across a team.
How much does PromptSmart cost compared to ShareSpeak?
PromptSmart's Starter Pack is $9.99/month or $99.99/year, and the Teams plan is $19.99/month or $199.99/year, after a 7-day free trial. ShareSpeak is a one-time $12.50 purchase — no renewal — covering both Mac and Windows. You pass ShareSpeak's price within about two months of a PromptSmart subscription.
Is PromptSmart invisible during screen sharing?
PromptSmart does not claim to hide from screen capture. Its Studio Edition is a desktop overlay, so it appears when you share or record your screen. ShareSpeak is hidden from screen capture at the operating-system level, so it stays out of Zoom, Meet, Teams, Loom and OBS — that's the main reason screencasters pick it over an ordinary overlay.
Does PromptSmart work on Windows?
Yes. PromptSmart's Starter Pack includes “Studio Edition for Windows and macOS,” so it's no longer Apple-only — but it's still a subscription ($99.99/year and up). ShareSpeak also runs natively on Windows and macOS, for a single one-time $12.50 license instead of a yearly fee.
Is ShareSpeak's voice tracking like PromptSmart's VoiceTrack?
Both follow your voice and scroll as you speak, handling pauses and pace changes. PromptSmart's VoiceTrack is its patented, long-established implementation. ShareSpeak uses on-device speech recognition and lets you pick the engine — Apple Speech, local Whisper, or Gemini — which helps on Intel Macs and for multiple languages. If voice-following is what you care about, both do it well.
Can I switch from PromptSmart to ShareSpeak?
Yes. Your scripts are plain text, so copy them out of PromptSmart and paste each into a new entry in ShareSpeak's Scripts Library — no import tool or account needed. For a switch-focused walkthrough and the full pricing breakdown, see our PromptSmart alternative page.