A modern, DAW-native stage teleprompter for singers — auto-scrolling lyrics inside Cubase, Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Studio One and Reaper. No PDFs, no manual page turns.
LivePrompter is a much-loved open-source PDF teleprompter for live musicians. Lyrics Runner VST is built for a different job: getting cleaner vocal takes in the studio (and on stage), with scrolling lyrics that follow the DAW timeline automatically — no PDF prep, no MIDI pedals required.
LivePrompter — open-source PDF-based teleprompter for live shows. Comparison reflects publicly listed features; refer to each product's site for the latest specs.
Runs inside your DAW (VST3)
Lyrics Runner VST: Yes — every major 64-bit VST3 host
LivePrompter: No — standalone PDF reader
Source material
Lyrics Runner VST: Paste raw lyrics, set start/end time, done
LivePrompter: Pre-made PDF chord charts
Scrolling logic
Lyrics Runner VST: Auto-synced to the playhead
LivePrompter: Manual / pedal / fixed timer
Setup time per song
Lyrics Runner VST: Under 60 seconds
LivePrompter: PDF prep per song
Cross-platform
Lyrics Runner VST: Windows 10/11 + macOS 11+
LivePrompter: Windows / macOS / Linux
Pricing
Lyrics Runner VST: $109 one-time lifetime ($79 launch deal)
LivePrompter: Free / donation
Built specifically for vocal recording
Lyrics Runner VST: Yes — designed around the singer's eyeline
LivePrompter: General-purpose chart reader
Paste the lyrics, set the start time, hit play. No chart layout, no font wrangling, no exporting per song.
Big, readable type, smooth scrolling, configurable lead-in — built around how vocalists actually read a line before they sing it.
Use the same plugin to track vocals at home and to run a lyric prompter live from your laptop. One workflow, one tool.
Try Lyrics Runner VST free, or grab the lifetime license for $79.