A Canvid alternative for Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome.
Canvid is a Windows and Mac recorder that zooms on every click, with AI voice cleanup and captions. Zoomingscreen zooms on every click too, records without being online, and also runs on Linux and in Chrome.
What is Canvid?
Canvid is a screen recorder for Windows and Mac that adds automatic zooms on every click, AI voice cleanup and captions, with cloud share links. It needs an internet connection to sign in and run. There is no free plan; you can try every feature except exporting.
Zoomingscreen and Canvid, side by side.
| Zoomingscreen | Canvid | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on | Chrome extension, plus a desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux | Windows and macOS, internet needed to sign in and run |
| Auto zoom on clicks | Yes, on every click, while you record | Yes, on every click |
| Free option | Free to record and edit in 16:9. Exports start with a 2 day trial up to 1080p with a mark, then need Pro | No free plan; try everything except export |
| Paid plan | $14.99 a month | $7 a month billed yearly ($84 a year) |
| Lifetime option | $49.99 once | $75 once (Desktop License) |
| Where recordings are kept | On your computer only, never uploaded | On your computer, plus Canvid Cloud |
| Export | MP4, WebM and GIF, up to 4K on Pro | MP4 and GIF, up to 4K at 60 fps |
Canvid details from its own website, checked on . Prices and plans change, so check theirs before you decide. Sources: canvid.com, canvid.com/pricing, canvid.com/features. Canvid is a trademark of its owner, and Zoomingscreen is not connected with it.
Why people pick Zoomingscreen.
- Records offline
- Zoomingscreen does not need you to be online to record or edit. Only exporting checks your account.
- Linux and Chrome too
- Zoomingscreen runs on Linux as well, and records websites straight from Chrome with no install.
- Try exports for free
- A free account gives you 2 days of exports up to 1080p, so you can see the finished video before you pay.
When Canvid may suit you better. If you want AI voice cleanup, a webcam background blur, or one click cloud share links, Canvid offers those.
Switching from Canvid.
Add Zoomingscreen
Add the free Chrome extension to record a website, or get the desktop app for Windows, macOS or Linux to record any app.
Record as usual
Press record, use your product, and stop. Every click gets a zoom, placed for you.
Polish and export
Move or remove zooms, trim, add music and a background, then export an MP4, WebM or GIF. Your old Canvid videos stay where they are.
Questions.
What is Canvid?
Canvid is a screen recorder for Windows and Mac that adds automatic zooms on every click, AI voice cleanup and captions, with cloud share links. It needs an internet connection to sign in and run. There is no free plan; you can try every feature except exporting.
Is there a free Canvid alternative?
Zoomingscreen is free to record and edit, and a free account gives you 2 days of exports up to 1080p with a small mark.
Does Canvid work on Linux?
Canvid lists Windows and Mac. Zoomingscreen has a desktop app for Linux.