Notch vs BIGVU
Notch and BIGVU solve different problems. Notch is a desktop teleprompter for Mac and Windows that keeps your notes by the webcam on live calls and in presentations. BIGVU is a video creation platform for phones and the web, with a teleprompter for recording videos and tools for captions, editing and social posting. Choose by where you work: live calls on a computer, or videos you film and post from your phone.
Notch
BIGVUThe short answer
Choose Notch if…
- You read notes live on Zoom, Teams or Meet calls and presentations from a Mac or Windows computer.
- You want your script hidden from screen sharing while you present.
- You prefer a one-time $17.99 teleprompter purchase to a subscription.
Choose BIGVU if…
- You film videos on your iPhone or Android phone and want a teleprompter in the same app.
- You want to post and schedule videos to social channels from the same app.
- You want a free plan you can keep using for short, watermarked videos.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Notch | BIGVU |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop app for Mac and Windows | Yes | No (web browser) |
| iPhone and Android app | No | Yes |
| Teleprompter follows your voice | Yes | Yes (Voice Control on iPhone and iPad) |
| Speech recognition on your device | Yes | Not stated |
| Hidden from screen sharing | Yes | Not stated |
| Floats over meeting apps during live calls | Yes | Not stated |
| Record, caption and edit videos | No | Yes (phone and web) |
| Post to social channels | No | Yes |
| Free option | Free to try | Free plan (720p, watermarked) |
BIGVU facts come from BIGVU's own website and help centre, checked in October 2026.
Pricing
Notch: free to download and try, then Notch Teleprompter is a $17.99 one-time purchase for Mac and Windows, with no subscription. It covers up to 2 devices, Mac and Windows mixed, and includes future Notch Teleprompter updates. See pricing.
BIGVU: a free plan with 500 AI credits a month and 720p, watermarked videos of up to 9 minutes each. Paid plans listed on BIGVU's pricing page include AI Pro at $229 a year (shown as $19 a month, billed annually) and Max at $589 a year (shown as $49 a month, billed annually), with a done-for-you Super Agent plan at $239 a month. BIGVU's pricing page may show other plans or monthly prices depending on the view; check it for current offers.
When BIGVU fits better
BIGVU is built for people who make videos to publish: real estate agents, creators and marketing teams recording on their phones. Its mobile teleprompter sits under the phone camera, and the same app adds captions, eye-contact correction, branding and scheduling to social channels. If your goal is a finished video for Instagram, LinkedIn or YouTube, that all-in-one workflow is the point.
When Notch fits better
Notch is built for the live moments around work: sales calls, customer onboarding, lessons, team updates and interviews on Zoom, Teams or Google Meet. It runs as its own window on your Mac or Windows computer, sits just below the webcam, follows your voice and stays out of screen sharing, so you can share slides or a demo while your notes stay with you. You buy the teleprompter once for $17.99 rather than subscribing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Notch and BIGVU?
Notch is a desktop teleprompter for Mac and Windows that you use live on calls and in presentations. BIGVU is a video creation platform for iPhone, Android and the web, with a teleprompter for recording videos plus editing and social publishing tools.
Does BIGVU work on Windows and Mac?
BIGVU says it is available as an iOS and Android app and in a web browser, so you can use it from a Mac or Windows computer through the browser. Notch is a desktop app for Mac and Windows.
Does BIGVU follow your voice?
BIGVU's mobile teleprompter page describes Voice Control on iPhone and iPad, which scrolls while you talk and waits when you pause. Notch follows your voice on Mac and Windows in six languages, with speech recognition on your computer.
Is BIGVU free?
BIGVU has a free plan with 720p, watermarked videos of up to 9 minutes. Paid plans add HD export without a watermark and more AI credits. Prices were checked in October 2026; see BIGVU's pricing page for current details.
Can I use BIGVU on a Zoom call?
BIGVU's website focuses on recording, editing and sharing videos and doesn't state whether its teleprompter stays hidden from screen sharing. Notch runs alongside Zoom, Teams and Meet and is hidden from screen sharing.
Can Notch make videos like BIGVU?
No. Notch is a teleprompter for reading on live calls and presentations; it doesn't make videos. It doesn't film on a phone or post to social channels either; if that is your workflow, BIGVU is built for it.