# The best Riverside alternatives (2026)

Source: https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/riverside-alternatives/
By Sam Fisher. Part of The Best Screen Recorder (https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/). Method: https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/how-we-test/

Every app we review except Riverside, ranked by the same score. Untick the type filter to see every screen recorder.

## Ranking

1. [Microsoft Clipchamp](https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/reviews/clipchamp/index.md): 8.4/10 as a video editor. Best free editor with no watermark. Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Browser. Free recording: 30 min per video. Watermark when free: No. Price: From $9.99/mo.
2. [Descript](https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/reviews/descript/index.md): 7.8/10 as a video editor. Best for editing recordings like a doc. Works on Windows, Mac. Free recording: 60 min per video. Watermark when free: Yes. Price: From $24/mo.
3. [Camtasia](https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/reviews/camtasia/index.md): 7.7/10 as a video editor. Best for edited tutorials and training. Works on Windows, Mac. Free recording: No time limit. Watermark when free: Yes. Price: From $179.88/yr.
4. [VEED](https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/reviews/veed/index.md): 7.7/10 as a video editor. Best for editing in the browser. Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Browser, iPhone, Android. Free recording: 120 min per video. Watermark when free: Yes. Price: From $24.65/mo.
5. [Wondershare DemoCreator](https://thebestscreenrecorder.com/reviews/wondershare-democreator/index.md): 7.7/10 as a video editor. Best for recording and editing on a budget. Works on Windows, Mac. Free recording: Trial only (No end date stated; 5-minute, watermarked 1080p exports). Watermark when free: No free plan. Price: From $59.99/yr.