2
OBS Studio
Free and open sourceFree, open-source recording and live streaming.
Pick it if you want it free, you need it on Windows and Linux and you want open source.
FreeMacWindowsLinux
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Studio (the app you have) | Paid licence | Apple | - |
| CleanShot X | CleanShot Basic $35 one-time | Apple | you would rather pay once |
| OBS Studio | Free and open source | Mac, Windows, Linux | you want it free |
| VIDEOSHOW Screen Recorder，Video Recorder | Free | Apple | you want it free |
| Record it! : | Free download | Apple | you want a free plan to start |
| DU Recorder | Free download | Apple | you want a free plan to start |
| App Screen Recorder | Free download | Apple | you want a free plan to start |
| Shottr | Free to use with most features | Apple | you want a free plan to start |
| ShareX | Free and open source | Windows | you want it free |
1
CleanShot X
CleanShot Basic $35 one-timeMac screenshot and screen recording app with annotation, scrolling capture, OCR and instant cloud sharing links.
Pick it if you would rather pay once.
Pay onceMac
3
VIDEOSHOW Screen Recorder，Video Recorder
Free
Free screen recorder.
Pick it if you want it free and you need it on iPhone.
FreeiPhone
4
Record it! :
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Screen recorder for iPhone and iPad.
Pick it if you want a free plan to start and you need it on iPhone.
Free planiPhone
5
DU Recorder
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Screen recorder and live streaming tool.
Pick it if you want a free plan to start and you need it on iPhone.
Free planiPhone
6
App Screen Recorder
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Record your iPhone screen with audio and face-cam reactions.
Pick it if you want a free plan to start and you need it on iPhone.
Free planiPhone
7
Shottr
Free to use with most featuresLightweight Mac screenshot tool with annotation, scrolling capture, OCR, pixel measuring and colour picking; free to use.
Pick it if you want a free plan to start.
Free planMac
8
ShareX
Free and open sourceFree, open-source Windows screenshot and screen recording tool with annotation, automation and uploads to many services.
Pick it if you want it free, you need it on Windows and you want open source.
FreeWindows
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