Screen Capture (70 programs)
Pros: Capture your entire screen, a window or a defined area. Enable or disable the “Show mouse cursor” option. Hide or show the desktop menu bar. Has 19 supported video file formats.
Cons: It is unable to capture audio from your device. Mic audio capture is unreliable. Clicking “Remove Duplicate Frames” increases the playback speed. Needs a comprehensive instruction manual.
Pros: Holistic, feature-packed tool. No time limit on recording. Hotkey support. Multiple audio capture options.
Cons: Audio-video syncing issues. Video skips to different speed rates during recording. Not a lot of video export options. New users may need some time to explore all features.
Pros: Extensive range of video and audio capture options. Supports capturing screen footage of any size with draggable box. Can pause and resume capturing footage at any time. Exports to several file types like MP4 and MOV.
Cons: Can only capture footage of your main screen. Draggable screen overlay prevents clicking within window. Does not support livestreaming or broadcasting footage directly. Includes less features than competitor products.
Pros: Gives you full control over how to capture awkward shapes. Integrated with iPhoto, Flickr and Mail. Plenty of annotation options.
Cons: Requires a steady hand. Doesn't capture video screenshots.
Pros: Lightweight. Options to edit videos. High-quality output. Records smoothly.
Cons: Only has one format. Limited videos in free trial. File size differs for Mac and Windows. Windows version has more features.
Pros: Well organized screenshot tool. Adjustable screenshot area. Allows annotations. Allows exporting to online services. Supports most major import formats. Great for clippings as well.
Cons: Annotation options limited. Not many saving format options.
Pros: Supports logo/signature. Recorded videos can be compressed in size. Supports video sharing. Trial version available.
Cons: Saving long recording sessions could take time. May not capture built-in mic audio at times. Audio and video files may get mixed up. Recorded video colors aren’t the most vibrant.
Pros: Ideal for creating your own webcasts. No video size limitations. Hotkey to stop recording. Works with all screen dimensions.
Cons: Needs an audio input to record audio. Capturing online videos/presentations can get complex. Some development work still needed. Developer support could be better.
Pros: Simple operation. Uses very little resources. Great way to boost productivity. Ability to resize screenshot window with ease.
Cons: Limited OS support. Easy to close the app by accident. No ability to annotate screenshots. Issues when used with multiple monitors.
Pros: Various capture and recording modes. Multiple payment and subscription options. Simple and easy-to-use.
Cons: Slow overall performance.
