Comparison · Updated July 2026

The Vodium alternative that's actually invisible on screen share

Vodium put meeting teleprompters on the map. But if you're paying $15/month for a notes window that scrolls manually, doesn't record, and isn't guaranteed to stay hidden when you share your screen — here's what the alternative looks like.

Get Lumi for $27

One-time payment · or $9/mo subscription · macOS, Windows & Web

Why people look for a Vodium alternative

Vodium does one thing — a notes window near your camera for video calls — and its users generally like that simplicity. The reasons people shop around show up consistently in public reviews and comparison threads:

  • Screen-share privacy isn't guaranteed. The overlay sits on your screen, but Vodium doesn't technically claim the notes are excluded from what you share — the exact scenario a meeting prompter exists to protect.
  • No voice-following scroll. Pacing is manual/auto-scroll. In a live conversation with interruptions, you're the one keeping the text in sync.
  • It only does meetings. No recording — if you also make videos or course content, that's a second tool and a second bill.
  • Price and support. $15/mo ($150/yr) with no lifetime option, and G2 reviews repeatedly flag slow-to-absent customer support.

Lumi vs. Vodium, feature by feature

Lumi compared with Vodium
LumiVodium
Hidden on Zoom/Meet/Teams screen share Meeting Mode — guaranteed Not technically guaranteed
Hidden in recordings Yes Not claimed
Script follows your voice FlowPrompt Manual / auto-scroll
Records video (talking-head, lessons) Built-in recorder No
PlatformsmacOS · Windows · WebmacOS · Windows
Works in the browser (ChromeOS etc.) Yes No
Monthly price$9/mo$15/mo
Lifetime option $27 one-time No
Free trial7 days

Vodium pricing and positioning as listed on vodium.com in July 2026. Details change — verify current terms on their site.

The core difference: overlay vs. invisible overlay

Every meeting prompter puts text on your screen. The question that separates them is what happens at the moment of risk — when you click Share screen. An ordinary overlay is part of your display; whether it leaks into the share depends on what you share and how. Lumi's Meeting Mode was engineered so the script is never part of the shared feed at all: participants see a clean screen, recordings stay clean, and you present with the safety net a prompter is supposed to be.

The second difference you feel immediately is pacing. FlowPrompt scrolls as you speak — when a client interrupts with a question, the script waits with you and picks up where you left off. No clicker, no hunting for your place mid-call. See it in context on our teleprompter for Zoom page.

Switching takes two minutes

There's nothing to migrate: paste your talking points into Lumi, drag the prompter under your webcam, and set the font size once. Pick up Lumi, run it on your next low-stakes call, and decide with evidence. If you also record content, the built-in recorder means the subscription replaces two tools — and the $27 lifetime license means it can stop being a subscription at all.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lumi really invisible when I share my screen?+
Yes — that's what Meeting Mode is built for. The script renders as an overlay that exists only on your display; the feed you share on Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams never contains it, and neither do cloud or local recordings.
Does Lumi scroll automatically like a real teleprompter?+
Yes, and better than a timer: FlowPrompt listens to your pace and scrolls with your voice. It pauses when you get interrupted and resumes when you do — critical in live meetings where conversations never follow the script.
How do the prices compare?+
Vodium lists $15/month or $150/year with a 7-day trial and no permanent-license option. Lumi is $9/month, or a one-time $27 lifetime license — less than one month of many prompter subscriptions. Both prices as listed in July 2026.
Can I record videos with Lumi too?+
Yes. Lumi is a teleprompter and recorder in one app, so the same tool covers your meetings and your recorded content — videos, course lessons, demos.
What platforms does Lumi support?+
macOS 13+, Windows 10+, and the browser (works on ChromeOS and any OS at app.getlumi.pro). One subscription covers all three.
Is switching hard? I have scripts in Vodium.+
No migration needed — Lumi accepts plain pasted text. Copy your notes over, drag the prompter under your camera, and you're set for your next call in a couple of minutes.

Test the difference on your next call

Full Meeting Mode access for $9/mo — or $27 once, forever.

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