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Screen Capture (55 programs)

  1. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Screengrab entire screen or a part of it. Suitable for any desktop occasion screen recording needs. Robust PIP mode. Green Screen or Chroma key feature.
    CONS: Limited editing options.
  2. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Clean and simple user interface. Intuitive to use. Enough features for most needs.
    CONS: No mobile app version available.
  3. PROS: Various capture and recording modes. Multiple payment and subscription options. Simple and easy-to-use.
    CONS: Slow overall performance.
  4. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Built-in video editor. High-quality recordings. Screen annotation tools. Easy collaboration.
    CONS: Basic editing tools.
  5. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Offers batch processing. Supports drag-and-drop operations. Neat display of on-screen controls. Allows users to set preferred clip timeline for each print.
    CONS: Heavy on the resources.
  6. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  7. PROS: Easy to use. Captures anything that shows up on a monitor. Small download file size. Doesn’t require prior screen-recording experience.
    CONS: Major functionality problems. No proper developer support. Microphone connectivity issues. Doesn’t record internal audio.
  8. 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.
  9. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    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.
  10. 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.
  11. PROS: Designate which areas you wish to record. Capture mouse clicks while you record. Click stop or use keyboard hotkeys. Has quality presets for quicker recordings.
    CONS: Does not show you where the default downloading location is. Getting audio to record is very difficult. Requires additional AudioSpider driver. Sometimes freezes and crashes when saving the final recording.
  12. 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.
  13. PROS: Ideal for creating video tutorials. Highlights mouse activity and clicks. Records audio and video. Adjustable screen recording size.
    CONS: Limited amount of file types for exporting videos. Can slow down your PC when recording. Very slow when converting movie formats. Doesn't always record full-screen videos correctly.
  14. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Simple to use. Use more than one 'pen' to annotate simultaneously. Helpful record feature. Measuring tools great for teaching basic math.
    CONS: A little too easy to trash items accidentally. Only of use to educators. Hard to write neatly. Only basic shapes can be created.
  15. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    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.
  16. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: No frills, easy to use. Supports multiple resolutions. No watermarks to put up with. No recording limit or lag.
    CONS: Picks up external noise easily. Maximum resolution recording could lead to blurry pictures. Green bar flashing on your screen’s right side. Not a free tool.
  17. 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.
  18. PROS: Full HD recording. Regional or full screen. Video editing capability. Webpage capture.
    CONS: User interface is quite complex. Many users report issues with constant pop ups. User manual does not include troubleshooting. Short cut keys periodically stop working.
  19. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Very easy to use. Several features to take advantage of. Possible to add text. Several emoticons to choose from.
    CONS: The format is rather dull. The Dropbox integration needs tweaking. Sharing can be tricky. Difficult to find folders.

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