Compare screen recorders

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Head-to-head comparisons of screen recorders on the same criteria: sharing, free plan, watermark, price and features.

  • Camtasia vs LoomPick Loom to send quick video messages with a link; pick Camtasia to edit tutorials and training videos.
  • Camtasia vs SnagitPick Snagit ($39 a year) for screenshots and short recordings you trim and share; pick Camtasia (from $179.88 a year without a watermark) for tutorials you edit properly.
  • Descript vs LoomPick Loom for quick video messages to colleagues; pick Descript when you'll edit the recording before anyone sees it.
  • Descript vs RiversidePick Riverside to record remote interviews and podcasts in high quality; pick Descript to record your own screen and edit by transcript, with a free plan to start.
  • Guidde vs ScribePick Scribe for written guides you can skim and export; pick Guidde for video guides with AI voiceover and screen recording.
  • Loom vs VidyardPick Loom for quick updates to colleagues; pick Vidyard if you send videos to customers and want to see who watches. Loom's paid plan costs a quarter of Vidyard Starter.
  • Loom vs VimeoPick Loom for frequent short updates with comments; pick Vimeo if your team already hosts video there, since recording is included in every Vimeo plan.
  • OBS vs BandicamPick OBS Studio if you want free recording on Windows, Mac or Linux and don't mind the setup; pick Bandicam for a simpler Windows recorder with a game mode, once you pay to remove the 5-minute free limit.
  • OBS vs NVIDIA ShadowPlayIf you have an NVIDIA graphics card, ShadowPlay in the NVIDIA App is the quickest way to record games and save instant replays. Pick OBS Studio for any hardware, Mac or Linux, and full control over scenes and sources.
  • OBS vs StreamlabsFor recording, both are free with no watermark. Pick OBS Studio for Linux, open source and Mac system audio without extra drivers; pick Streamlabs Desktop for streaming tools like overlays and multistreaming.
  • Scribe vs TangoVery similar tools. Tango's free plan states its limit (5 workflows) and Pro is cheaper for small teams; Scribe's Pro Team is cheaper from 5 seats.
  • Snagit vs GreenshotPick Greenshot for free screenshots with annotations on Windows; pick Snagit ($39 a year) if you also want scrolling capture, step-by-step guides and screen recording, on Windows or Mac.
  • Storylane vs ArcadeBoth cost $50 a month for one creator. Pick Arcade for quick tours with video and GIF export; pick Storylane for analytics on every plan and HTML demos as you grow.