Screen Capture (70 programs)

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.

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: 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: 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: 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.

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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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.

Pros: Allows you to take screenshots in any shape.. Can easily be activated when running in the background..

Cons: The basic effect can be replicated using any drawing software.. Drawing tool may take a while to get used to..

Pros: Easy to use. Large number of recording features.

Cons: Not possible to capture audio. Only compatible with the Mac.

Pros: Great range of screen capture options. Quick and easy to use at almost any time.

Cons: Cannot take screenshots from DVD player. Lack of advanced social media compatibility.

Pros: Captures still images or video. Various audio recording options.

Cons: Sometimes crashes when recording video. Quality of video footage is slightly reduced.