Teleprompter alternative
Much more than a teleprompter.
Teleprompters help you read. iVi helps you connect. Its beam-splitter optics let you look at the person on screen while they see you looking directly at them, with a 4K camera, display, speakers, microphones, and lighting built into one premium aluminium workstation.
iVi is worth considering when:
Not just a script tool.
iVi is designed for live conversations: therapy sessions, medical consults, investor calls, board presentations, interviews, coaching, and premium remote-work studios. It requires external power plus USB-C. USB-C carries camera, display, and audio signal to your computer, while power is supplied separately.
How iVi compares to Elgato Prompter.
Elgato Prompter is a strong creator teleprompter. iVi is a different category: a premium eye-contact camera and AV workstation for live conversations where seeing the other person matters.
Primary job
Elgato Prompter
Script reading, creator workflows, chat, and second-monitor prompting.
iVi
Live human conversation where you need to see the other person and maintain direct eye contact.
Optical approach
Elgato Prompter
Prompter-style display placed in front of a separate camera.
iVi
Patented beam-splitter optics place the camera optically behind the display.
Best buyer
Elgato Prompter
Creators who need a compact prompting tool at a lower price point.
iVi
Clinicians, executives, educators, consultants, and studios where trust and presence matter.
Integrated AV
Elgato Prompter
Works as part of a broader camera and microphone setup.
iVi
Integrated 4K camera, display, speakers, microphones, lighting, and AV hub in one workstation.
Bottom line
If you need a low-cost script prompter, Elgato is a logical option. If you need the person on the other end of the call to feel seen, iVi is the premium eye-contact alternative.
Choose iVi when the meeting is live, relational, or high trust.
Telehealth
Therapists, psychiatrists, and clinicians can see a patient clearly while the patient experiences direct eye contact.
Executive presence
Founders, advisers, and leaders can present conviction without looking below or above the lens.
Professional studios
AV and UC teams get a premium eye-contact workstation with integrated camera, display, audio, and lighting.
Frequently asked questions.
Is iVi a teleprompter?
iVi uses beam-splitter optics like a teleprompter, but it is built primarily for live eye-contact video calls, not just reading scripts.
Is iVi an Elgato Prompter alternative?
Yes, for buyers who want a premium eye-contact workstation for live calls, telehealth, executive meetings, and professional AV setups. If the main need is low-cost script prompting, Elgato may be the better fit.
What does iVi cost?
The current Lumirah Store price is $1,895 USD for the active iVi product listing.
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Elgato and Elgato Prompter are trademarks of their respective owners. Lumirah is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Elgato or Corsair. Comparison is based on publicly available product information and reflects our understanding at the time of writing.