Teleprompter Devices for Every Budget and Use Case

Choosing the right teleprompter depends on your budget, the device you plan to use as a screen, and your use case(from YouTube videos and live streaming to professional broadcasting or public speaking). Below is a comprehensive list of teleprompter devices that support using an iPad/iPhone as the screen or come with built-in displays (like the Elgato Prompter). We've organized them by budget range and included their features and best use cases. A comparison table is provided at the end for an easy overview of features, price, and use cases.

Budget-Friendly Teleprompters (Affordable Options)

These teleprompters are typically under $150 and are great for beginners, mobile content creators, and those on a tight budget. They generally use a smartphone or small tablet as the screen and prioritize portability.

Padcaster Parrot Teleprompter

• Price Range: ~$99 (budget-friendly)​
• Screen Support: Uses your smartphone as the teleprompter screen (universal phone mount)​
• Comes with a free Padcaster Parrot app for iOS/Android.
• Notable Features: 7.5-inch reflective glass (fits most phones), dimming and scroll speed control via the app, and includes a Bluetooth remote for start/stop and speed adjustment​
• Extremely compact and portable – it’s small enough to toss in a camera bag for on-the-go shoots​
• Attaches to almost any DSLR/mirrorless lens via adapter rings.
• Best Use Cases: Ideal for vloggers, TikTok/YouTube creators, and mobile journalists who need a tiny teleprompter for quick filming on a minimal budget​. Its ultra-portability makes it great for travel and location shoots.

Desview T3 Teleprompter

• Price Range: ~$89 (very affordable)​
• Screen Support: Uses your tablet or smartphone (supports devices up to ~11″, so works with iPad Mini/Air and large phones). 8″ beam-splitter glass provides the reflective display.
• Notable Features: Bluetooth remote control is included, allowing you to play/pause and adjust scroll speed in the companion teleprompter app
• The teleprompter folds flat, making it easy to transport​. It has an adjustable base/angle, so you can tilt the viewing angle to suit your shooting position​
• Supports both horizontal and vertical orientation for filming (suitable for widescreen videos or vertical formats like Instagram/TikTok)​.
• Best Use Cases: Great for solo creators, educators, or live streamers on a budget. It’s handy for online presentations or live streaming, including vertical video content for social media​. The smaller size is easy to set up, though its compact screen means it’s best used when the camera is relatively close to the talent.

Ambitful Teleprompter Kit (Budget Kit)

• Price Range: ~$50 (often found around $45–$60 on sale)​ – one of the most budget-friendly options.
• Screen Support: Requires a smartphone or tablet (comes in variants that fit up to 10″ or 12″ tablets)​ as the display. Essentially, it’s a low-cost teleprompter hood for your device.
• Notable Features: Despite its low price, it offers basic functionality: foldable design for easy transport, and an app with text dimming and variable scroll speed control​.
• It’s compatible with most smartphones and tablets and mounts in front of your camera lens. Keep in mind: you must use your own device to run the script (it has no built-in screen)​.
• Best Use Cases: Perfect for those experimenting with teleprompting or doing occasional projects – for example, small business owners shooting marketing videos or students. It’s an entry-level teleprompter: very affordable, fairly easy to use, but not as feature-rich or sturdy as higher-end units. (Expect to use your phone and a remote app; the kit itself is fairly basic.)

Little Prompter (Compact Personal Teleprompter)

• Price Range: ~$150 (personal teleprompter)​
• Screen Support: Uses your smartphone (or small iPod touch) running a teleprompter app as the text screen​
• The Little Prompter is designed to sit in front of a webcamera, DSLR, or even attach to a laptop’s built-in camera.
• Notable Features: Ultra-compact and lightweight – roughly a 6″×6″×6″ cube weighing under 1 lb​. This means it can rest on a desk or mount to a tripod without hassle. 
• It’s made of durable PVC and aluminum, with a high-quality 70/30 beam-splitter glass for clear text reflection​. 
• Comes with a tripod mounting bar and adapters to fit DSLR lenses or webcam setups​. It even includes light-blocking inserts for using on a computer monitor. Note that it does not include the phone or software – you’ll use any teleprompter app that mirrors text.
• Best Use Cases: Ideal for work-from-home presenters, online instructors, and video podcasters. If you do a lot of Zoom calls, webinars, or tutorial recordings looking into your webcam, this device lets you maintain eye contact with notes/script on screen. It’s also useful for DIY YouTube setups where space is limited. Bonus: It’s so small and discreet that you can use it for live public speaking via a webcam or conference without a big rig.

Mid-Range Teleprompters (Prosumer/Content Creator Level)

‍Mid-range teleprompters (~$150–$500) offer a balance of better build, larger screens, and more features. Many in this range support iPads/Tablets for a bigger text display, and some include dedicated monitors or advanced controls. They are well-suited for serious YouTube content creation, live streaming studios, and even semi-professional video production.

‍Caddie Buddy Teleprompter

• Price Range: ~$160 – $200 (depending on model size)​
• Screen Support: Designed for iPads, Android tablets, or smartphones – essentially any tablet/phone will fit in its adjustable cradle​. Two versions are available (fits ~10″ tablets or ~12″ tablets). No dedicated display is included – it relies on your device.
• Notable Features: No assembly required – it’s ready to mount on a tripod out of the box, making setup quick​. Uses professional 70/30 beam-splitter glass for a clear reflection and minimal light loss​. 
• It has an adjustable mounting plate that can accommodate larger DSLRs or even small camcorders (recent design updates improved stability for bigger cameras)​.
• Reading range is about 10–12 feet for a full-size tablet, giving you flexibility in camera distance​.
• The 12″ model option comes with a Bluetooth remote for controlling the script scroll (start/stop/speed)​.
• The unit is fairly lightweight and portable, and it even has a hard case available for transport​.
• Best Use Cases: Excellent for corporate video producers, interview setups, and intermediate content creators. If you film with an iPad or want a teleprompter that can mount a tablet for longer scripts, this is a solid mid-range choice. It’s popular for corporate talking-head videos and church or school studios because of its ease of use and adaptability.

Glide Gear TMP100 Teleprompter

• Price Range: ~$199 (mid-range)​
• Screen Support: Uses your tablet (up to 10.5″ x 7.5″ size) or smartphone as the screen​.
• Compatible with standard iPads (all generations), iPad Air/Mini, and most 10″ Android tablets (note: it doesn’t fit the largest iPad Pro 12.9)​
• Also comes with an adapter for using a smartphone as the camera (so you can even shoot with a phone)​.
• Notable Features: Collapsible design – it folds down flat for easy transport/storage​. It includes a hood and lens cloth “sock” to block light and fit snugly around your camera lens, preventing glare​. A protective carry bag is included as well​.
• The beam-splitter glass is 70/30 and about 8″×8″ in size​, giving a clear reflection visible from up to ~10 feet away​.
• It has multiple 1/4″-20 and 3/8″ mounting points for tripods. No proprietary app is included (you’ll use any teleprompter app with mirror text)​ – this means flexibility in software choice. Overall, it’s known for quick setup and broad compatibility with cameras (DSLR/mirrorless) and devices​.
• Best Use Cases: Great for YouTube studios, short film productions, and livestream setups. Its tablet support and sturdiness make it suited for semi-professional work – e.g., a small studio shoot or a church/live-stream service. It’s affordable yet robust, so many content creators use it as a step up from phone-based prompters, getting a more readable screen and a professional look​.

TeleprompterPAD EyeMeeting (10.1″ Monitor Teleprompter)

• Price Range: ~€229 (≈ $250 USD, mid-range)​
• Screen Support: Built-in 10.1″ display (HDMI) – this teleprompter includes its own monitor behind the beam-splitter glass​. 
• You connect it to a computer or video source via HDMI; it has an automatic image flip for mirroring text. It’s compatible with a wide range of cameras: webcams, DSLRs/mirrorless, smartphones, etc., thanks to multiple mounting options​.
• Notable Features: This is an all-in-one teleprompter kit. The hardware allows adjustable height and glass angle, so you can align it perfectly with your camera lens whether you’re using a laptop webcam or a tripod-mounted camera​. The beam-splitter uses high-quality German optical glass for a sharp, bright reflection. 
• It includes a wireless remote and teleprompter software: you can load scripts and control scroll with the remote (the software can show your script while keeping your eyes on camera)​. 
• Because it’s a monitor, you can also drag and drop other content onto it (acts as a second screen) – for example, display a Zoom call or Twitch chat on it while you present, similar to the Elgato Prompter​. It’s truly plug-and-play via HDMI (no special drivers needed) and even includes a desktop stand, making it easy to set up on a table or studio desk​. It also works with Elgato StreamDeck and other controllers for integration into streaming setups​.
• Best Use Cases: Perfect for live streamers, video podcast hosts, and business professionals. If you do a lot of Zoom/Teams calls, webinars, or live streaming on Twitch/YouTube, the EyeMeeting allows you to maintain eye contact with your audience while reading notes or comments​. 
• It’s also suitable for small studio productions or conference calls where a speaker wants a professional teleprompter without needing an iPad. Essentially, it brings some premium “broadcast” features (built-in screen, stand, remote) into a mid-range product.

Elgato Prompter (All-in-One Teleprompter with 9″ Screen)

• Price Range: ~$280 (mid-range)​
• Screen Support: Built-in 9″ IPS display, no tablet or phone needed​. You connect it directly to a PC/Mac via a single USB cable, and it acts as an extra monitor for your content. It comes with various backplates and adapter rings to support almost any camera: DSLRs, mirrorless, the Elgato Facecam Pro webcam, and even smartphones (with a phone mount)​.
• Notable Features: This teleprompter is designed with content creators in mind. Because it’s USB-powered, you can drag and drop any window (script, browser, Twitch chat, etc.) onto its display like a second monitor​. 
• It integrates tightly with Elgato’s Camera Hub software, which offers advanced teleprompting features: you can create and style scripts, adjust text size/color, and even use Voice Sync (speech-recognition scrolling that moves the script at your speaking pace)​.
• There’s also a Chat Mode for live streamers to mirror chat messages, and it works seamlessly with Elgato’s ecosystem (e.g., control it via the Elgato Stream Deck foot pedals or keys)​. 
• The hardware supports very wide lenses (down to 20 mm) without vignetting, so you can use it even in tight shooting setups​. 
• It includes nine lens adapter rings and multiple camera mounting brackets in the box for versatility​. 
• Setup is easy: attach your camera, plug in USB, and you’re ready – no external app or monitor required​.
• Best Use Cases: Ideal for Twitch streamers, YouTubers, and remote presenters who want a professional teleprompter integrated into their PC setup. It shines in scenarios like live streaming (monitoring chat while looking at the camera)​, recording scripted videos while maintaining eye contact, or video conferencing (you can read notes and still “meet eyes” on Zoom)​.
• It’s also a good fit for small studio productions that already use computers for switching or graphics – the Elgato Prompter can streamline those workflows by acting as a versatile prompter and confidence monitor.

Prompter People Ultralight Series

• Price Range: starting around $299 (for smaller models; larger models go up)​.
• Screen Support: Typically used with tablets or smartphones, but the Ultralight series comes in different sizes (models for ~10″, ~12″, or ~15″ displays)​. For example, you can use anything from an iPad Mini up to a full-size iPad or similarly sized tablet. These teleprompters include a universal tablet cradle and can even be paired with a dedicated monitor on the larger models.
• Notable Features: True to their name, Ultralight teleprompters are lightweight and portable for their size​. They have a folding hood and frame that make setup and breakdown fast. The beam-splitter glass is high-quality (often 60/40 or 70/30) and the units are designed to balance with most cameras (from DSLRs to small ENG cameras)​.
• They often include a remote control for controlling the scroll of your prompting app and sometimes even come with a custom teleprompting software or app support​. The text brightness/contrast is easy to read; some models allow adjustable text brightness on the fly (helpful if paired with their own monitor)​. 
• One of the pros is compatibility: you can mount these on a standard tripod and use almost any camera and any prompting device (phone/tablet)–very versatile setups​.
• Do note, if you’re using a tablet as the screen, you’ll use a teleprompter app on that device (and possibly need a second device to remote-control it)​
• Best Use Cases: Independent filmmakers, videographers, and even small broadcast teams use Ultralight prompters. For instance, if you need a teleprompter for a two-camera interview or a small TV studio, the 15″ Ultralight can provide a large readable script for a speaker a few meters away. The smaller 10″ and 12″ models are popular for YouTube studios and field work – they’re light enough to travel with, and you can run them with an iPad, making them great for documentary interviews or corporate shoots where the subject needs prompting. It’s a step into professional gear without the extreme cost of high-end broadcast prompters​.

Datavideo TP-300 Teleprompter Kit

• Price Range: ~$425 (upper mid-range)​
• Screen Support: Designed to work with tablets (e.g., iPad) as the teleprompter screen. The TP-300 includes an adjustable tablet mount that can hold devices around 7″ to 10″. Datavideo also provides a dedicated app (DV Prompter) for iOS/Android to display scripts.
• Notable Features: It’s built for field and studio use with small to mid-size cameras – compatible with DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and small camcorders​. Despite having a solid metal and glass build, it weighs only ~1.9 kg​, so it’s quite portable. The kit includes a Bluetooth remote that pairs with the app, allowing you to control scrolling speed, pause, etc., while filming​.
• You can adjust text size, speed, and even invert colors/brightness in the app to suit different lighting (the kit description highlights adjustable text speed and brightness)​. A standout feature: the Datavideo app can import scripts from various sources, and it even supports PowerPoint presentations as a scrollable script source​ – useful for speakers who have slides. 
• The teleprompter assembly itself is a semi-rigid hood and glass that attaches to a lens clamp or rail; setup is a bit more involved than some simpler prompters, but it results in a very stable prompter suitable for professional use.
• Best Use Cases: Good for professional videographers and studios that want the flexibility of using an iPad but with a more rugged prompter setup. For example, a production team shooting interviews or news segments in the field can use the TP-300 with an iPad to feed scripts. It’s also used in places like churches or conferences where a speaker might have an iPad prompter on stage. Essentially, it’s aimed at high-quality productions where you need a reliable teleprompter but still want the convenience of using readily-available devices (tablets) and familiar software. Keep in mind it may take a bit longer to assemble and align, but once set up, it delivers a professional teleprompting experience​.

Premium Teleprompters (Professional/Broadcast Level)

‍Premium teleprompters are high-end units typically $500 and up (even into thousands). These often include large built-in displays (15″ or 17″+), heavy-duty construction for studio pedestals, and advanced control software. They are suitable for broadcast studios, live event speaking, and other professional applications where reliability and readability at a distance are paramount.

‍Telmax G2-17 Teleprompter

• Price Range: ~$1,199 (professional tier)​
• Screen Support: Includes its own 17″ display (the “17” in the name) or other selectable screen sizes in the G2 series. This is a full-size teleprompter monitor that attaches to the prompter hood, designed to be easily read from a distance (commonly used in TV studios)​. It’s compatible with a wide range of cameras – from DSLRs to large broadcast cameras – and often mounted on a pedestal or heavy tripod.
• Notable Features: It comes with professional teleprompting software (ZaPrompt Pro) and a remote control for scrolling​. This means the operator or presenter can easily control the script flow. The large display is bright and easy-to-read, even from across a studio​. 
• The system is built for studio integration: robust hardware, and often it can be paired with optional camera mounts or balance weights (however, note that it doesn’t include a camera mount in some packages – that might be an add-on or you use your own rig)​. 
• The G2-17 is part of a modular series, so you can choose different size monitors if needed; all are designed for top-tier clarity and reliability during live broadcasts. The trade-off is that it’s quite bulky and not very portable​ – meant to be installed in a studio or fixed location.
• Best Use Cases: Professional broadcasting and live events. This teleprompter is ideal for TV news studios, talk shows, and other productions where the talent is reading from a script on a camera in a fixed location. The large 17″ screen is also useful for public speaking in large venues (it could be used on-stage or at the back of a room as a confidence monitor for a presenter). Basically, if you need a teleprompter that a person can read from several yards away, the Telmax G2-17 (and similar prompters) is up to the task​ – albeit with a high price and setup complexity to match its capabilities.

Autocue Starter Series Teleprompter

• Price Range: ~$2,142 (high-end professional)​
  Screen Support: This is a 17″ teleprompter system that comes as a complete kit. Autocue (a well-known brand in prompting) provides a high-brightness monitor, beam-splitter, and mounting hardware that can fit anything from a smartphone up to full-size broadcast cameras​. It’s truly universal in compatibility – can be adapted to DSLRs, ENG cameras, etc., and even hold tablets if you choose (but the kit’s own monitor is usually the main display).
• Notable Features: The Starter Series is meant to include everything you need: remote control, adjustable scroll speed, and often even a hard carrying case for transport​. The hardware is very robust and adjustable – you can raise/lower the height, slide the monitor to balance with your camera, and it comes with various mounting brackets, ensuring it “fits most cameras” easily​. 
• The beam-splitter glass is of broadcast quality, giving a crystal-clear reflection with minimal double-image or tint​. 
• While it’s labeled “Starter Series,” it’s actually a professional product geared toward those starting to outfit a studio; the main difference from higher Autocue models is perhaps fewer frills, but you still get top-notch prompting. It is relatively large and not very portable – meant for studio setups or permanent installs (it’s not the kind of prompter you’d fly with frequently)​.
• Best Use Cases: Broadcast studios, corporate video studios, and auditorium speaking. Autocue’s 17″ prompters are often found in TV stations and conference halls. This Starter Series model is a bit more affordable than their higher-end ones, making it a good choice for universities, local TV, places of worship, or any professional environment that needs a reliable teleprompter for on-camera talent​. It’s also suitable for live events where a speaker on stage might use a large teleprompter screen at the back of the room. The high price and weight are justified when consistent performance and a large viewing range are required.

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Find the Right Teleprompter for Your Needs

Each of these teleprompters supports using an iPad/iPhone or comes with a built-in display, covering all budget ranges from inexpensive DIY solutions to premium professional gear. Consider your specific needs – like portability vs. screen size, whether you want to use your own device or prefer an integrated monitor, and your primary use case – to choose the device that best fits your workflow. With the above information and comparisons​, you can confidently select a teleprompter that will enhance your broadcasting, content creation, live streaming, or public speaking setup.