CueHide vs NotchPrompter
NotchPrompter is compelling when free, open-source software and notch placement are the priority. CueHide is the $9 commercial alternative with on-device word Tracking, local Voice pacing, Classic speed control, and multiple prompt switching on macOS 13 or later.
NotchPrompter is compelling when free, open-source software and notch placement are the priority. CueHide is the $9 commercial alternative with on-device word Tracking, local Voice pacing, Classic speed control, and multiple prompt switching on macOS 13 or later.
At a glance
The practical differences.
Free and open source.
CategoryCueHideNotchPrompter
Cost$9 one-timeFree and open source
macOS supportmacOS 13 or latermacOS 14 or later
Voice and scrollingThree modes: on-device word Tracking, local Voice pacing, and adjustable Classic speedSpeech-activated scrolling
LanguagesAny script language; Voice is language-agnostic; Tracking uses an on-device speech language supported by macOSSpeech activation is not tied to script transcription
Prompt workflowMultiple titled prompts with previous/next switching from the floating controlsSingle-prompt notch, corner, or floating workflow
Presentation controlsSpeed, font, opacity, overlay size, placement, lock, click-through, progress, and estimated WPMPlacement, font, opacity, and voice activation controls
Speech privacyScripts stay on the Mac; CueHide requires on-device recognition for word TrackingVoice activity detection rather than full-script transcription
Capture handlingExcluded from supported macOS capture pathsClaims invisibility in recording and screen sharing
PlacementMovable floating overlayNotch, corner, or floating window
Product modelPaid commercial appOpen-source project
Where NotchPrompter stands out.
- Free and open source
- Voice-activated scrolling
- Flexible notch, corner, and floating placement
- Multi-monitor and OpenDyslexic support
What comes with that depth.
- Requires macOS 14 or later
- Community/open-source project model differs from a paid commercial product
- Its speech detection approach is different from full-script word tracking
Choose NotchPrompter if
You need its broader strengths.
- People who prioritize free open-source software
- Voice-activated scrolling on newer Macs
- Users who want notch-focused placement
Choose CueHide if
You want the focused Mac workflow.
- Macs running macOS 13
- Users who want word Tracking, Voice pacing, and Classic speed control
- Structured presentations with switchable prompts
- Buyers who prefer CueHide as a focused paid product
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Product features and pricing were reviewed from public official pages on July 10, 2026. Competitors can change their offers at any time.
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