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QPrompt
What QPrompt is
QPrompt is a free, open-source teleprompter app for event operators and video creators working alone or in small teams. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, and is licensed under GNU General Public License v3. The app costs nothing to download or use, including for commercial purposes. Users can adjust the reading area to keep their gaze toward the camera and lower background opacity to show other apps or use scripts during video calls. Its rich-text editor opens and copies formatted text from popular office suites; LibreOffice can run in the background to open a wide range of formats. Script markers provide jumps to chosen locations, while a built-in chronometer times scripts and estimates time to completion. Custom keyboard shortcuts work with keyboard-emulating devices such as presentation clickers and Contour Shuttle Controllers. KDE Connect presentation mode can be used to control scrolling velocity from a phone. QPrompt includes OpenDyslexic and horizontal reading guides, supports right-to-left writing systems, and provides fonts for more than 180 languages. It can prompt across multiple connected screens, though the Snap build lacks multiscreen support.
Who it suits
QPrompt suits event teleprompter operators and video creators working individually or in small teams. It may also fit readers who want adjustable text presentation, accessibility options, or phone-based scrolling control.
What it does well
- Free for commercial and other uses
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
- Includes OpenDyslexic and horizontal reading guides
- Supports right-to-left writing and over 180 languages
- Can time scripts and estimate completion time
What to know first
- Snap build lacks multiscreen support
- Not recommended for traditional newsrooms
- Version 2.0 lacks MOS and NDI protocol support
Limits
QPrompt v2.0 is not recommended for traditional newsroom environments because it lacks MOS and NDI protocol support. The Snap build lacks multiscreen support.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| QPrompt | Free to download and use for any purpose, including commercial use | Free |
As qprompt.app lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the QPrompt website and choose a listed download for Windows 10 or later, macOS, or Linux.
- For Android, use the listed APK for version 1.1.2.
- Open a script in the rich text editor, or use LibreOffice in the background for a wider range of formats.
- Adjust the reading area and opacity for your display setup.
- Set keyboard shortcuts or pair KDE Connect presentation mode for phone scrolling control.
Verdict
QPrompt covers script reading, timing, markers, and several accessibility options without a usage cost. Traditional newsroom operators should note its missing MOS and NDI protocol support, and users of the Snap build do not get multiscreen support.
Questions
How much does QPrompt cost?
The listed plan costs nothing. It is free to download and use, including for commercial purposes.
Which platforms are supported?
The listed platforms are Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. The site lists downloads for Windows 10 and later, macOS, Linux, and an Android APK for version 1.1.2.
Is QPrompt open source?
Yes. It is licensed under GNU General Public License v3.
Can a phone control scrolling?
Yes. QPrompt can be combined with KDE Connect presentation mode to control scrolling velocity from a phone.
Does QPrompt support multiple screens?
It can prompt across multiple screens connected to a computer. The Snap build does not support multiscreen prompting.
Facts from QPrompt's own pages
- Accessibility
- QPrompt includes OpenDyslexic font and horizontal reading guides intended to help readers with dyslexia. · qprompt.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Controls
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts can work with keyboard-emulating devices such as presentation clickers and Contour Shuttle Controllers. · qprompt.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The site lists current downloads for Windows 10 and later, macOS, and Linux, plus an Android APK for version 1.1.2. · qprompt.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Languages
- QPrompt includes fonts for writing systems in over 180 languages and officially supports right-to-left writing systems. · qprompt.app, 8 Oct 2026
- License
- QPrompt is licensed under GNU General Public License v3 and costs nothing to download and use, including for commercial purposes. · qprompt.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Multiscreen
- QPrompt can prompt across multiple screens connected to the computer; the site notes that the Snap build lacks multiscreen support. · qprompt.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Newsroom limitation
- QPrompt v2.0 is not recommended for traditional newsroom environments because it lacks MOS and NDI protocol support. · qprompt.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Phone integration
- QPrompt can be combined with KDE Connect presentation mode to control scrolling velocity from a phone. · qprompt.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- QPrompt is a free, open-source teleprompter app for event teleprompter operators and video creators working individually or in small teams. · qprompt.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Reading area
- An adjustable reading area helps users keep their eyes facing the camera while reading. · qprompt.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Rich text
- Its rich text editor supports opening and copying formatted text from popular office suites, and can use LibreOffice in the background to open a wide variety of formats. · qprompt.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Script tools
- Named and unnamed markers let users jump to predetermined script locations, and a built-in chronometer times scripts and estimates time to completion. · qprompt.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can get assistance through the user manual and community chats on Discord and Telegram. · qprompt.app, 8 Oct 2026
- Transparency
- An opacity slider makes the background semi-transparent for video calls or displaying other apps behind the script. · qprompt.app, 8 Oct 2026
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