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.
| Feature | Lyrics Runner VST | LivePrompter |
|---|---|---|
| Runs inside your DAW (VST3) | Yes — every major 64-bit VST3 host | No — standalone PDF reader |
| Source material | Paste raw lyrics, set start/end time, done | Pre-made PDF chord charts |
| Scrolling logic | Auto-synced to the playhead | Manual / pedal / fixed timer |
| Setup time per song | Under 60 seconds | PDF prep per song |
| Cross-platform | Windows 10/11 + macOS 11+ | Windows / macOS / Linux |
| Pricing | $109 one-time lifetime ($79 launch deal) | Free / donation |
| Built specifically for vocal recording | Yes — designed around the singer's eyeline | 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 $109.