About Tellie Prompter 1.5
Tellie Prompter 1.5 is a Mac teleprompter application that listens to the words you actually speak and follows your pace, rather than forcing you to keep up with a fixed scroll. The 1.5 release adds a feature called Stagehand, which tracks the key points you haven't said yet and can warn you when you're running long or missing content. The app is a 3 MB download that runs entirely on-device, with no account required and no telemetry.
Review
Most teleprompters answer one question: where am I in the script? Tellie answers it differently by tracking the words you speak, so pausing, skipping, or improvising doesn't leave you lost on screen. Version 1.5 extends that concept beyond the script itself, watching for the important points you still need to cover and debriefing you after the take. This review is based on the product's launch materials, user reviews, and the maker's public statements.
Key Features
- Voice-following scroll that keeps up when you pause, skip sentences, or go off script
- Stagehand feature (new in 1.5) that tracks what you haven't said yet and nudges you while there is still time
- Post-take debrief that tells you if you skipped something or covered everything you needed
- Runs invisibly to Zoom and screen recorders, so it won't appear in your recordings
- 3 MB download with all processing on-device; your voice never leaves your Mac
Pricing and Value
Tellie Prompter 1.5 is a one-time purchase with no subscription. The regular price is $29, but the launch price is $19 with code PRODHUNT10 at checkout. Each download includes a 10-day free trial of the Pro version. The maker has stated that the free version is a basic teleprompter and Pro includes the additional features, though the specific feature breakdown is detailed on the product's website rather than the launch page.
Pros
- Follows your actual speech, so you can pause or ad-lib without losing your place
- Runs locally with no account, no telemetry, and a very small footprint
- Invisible to Zoom and screen recorders, which matters for video production
- One-time pricing with no subscription requirement
- Stagehand's running-long warning can catch timing problems before you finish a take
Cons
- Mac-only at present; Android and web browser support are on the roadmap but not yet available
- The free version's limitations versus Pro are not spelled out on the launch page, which has confused at least one potential buyer
- Not well suited for presenters who want a traditional fixed-speed teleprompter experience; the voice-following approach assumes you speak the script at least approximately as written
Tellie Prompter 1.5 is best suited for Mac users who record video regularly and find themselves going off script, whether they're pitching, teaching, or interviewing. It's also a reasonable fit for less experienced presenters who want a more forgiving prompter, though the maker notes it works like a regular teleprompter for them too. If you need Android or web support today, this product won't cover that gap yet.
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