Screen Studio alternative
A Screen Studio alternative for Windows, Linux and Chrome.
Screen Studio makes lovely zoomed demos, but only on a Mac and only by subscription. Zoomingscreen gives you the same automatic zoom on any computer, with a free plan and a one time price.
Zoomingscreen and Screen Studio, side by side.
| Zoomingscreen | Screen Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on | Chrome extension, plus a desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux | macOS only |
| Auto zoom on clicks | Yes, on every click, while you record | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes, with every feature. Exports up to 1080p with a small mark | No free plan listed |
| Paid plan | $14.99 a month | $20 a month, or $9 a month billed yearly |
| Lifetime option | $49.99 once | None listed |
| Where recordings are kept | On your computer only, never uploaded | On your Mac, with optional share links |
| Export | MP4, WebM and GIF, up to 4K on Pro | MP4 up to 4K at 60 fps, and GIF |
Screen Studio details from its own website, checked on 25 September 2026. Prices and plans change, so check theirs before you decide. Sources: screen.studio, screen.studio/#pricing. Screen Studio is a trademark of its owner, and Zoomingscreen is not connected with it.
Why people pick Zoomingscreen.
- It runs on Windows and Linux
- Screen Studio is made for macOS. Zoomingscreen has a desktop app for Windows, Linux and macOS, and a Chrome extension for recording any website.
- Free to start, or pay once
- Every Zoomingscreen feature works on the free plan. When you want 4K and no mark, Pro is $14.99 a month or $49.99 once, with nothing to renew.
- Nothing to install for web demos
- For demos of a website or web app, the Chrome extension records the tab and zooms on every click, no desktop app needed.
When Screen Studio may suit you better. If you only use a Mac and want a native Mac app with share links and transcripts, Screen Studio is a polished choice.
Questions.
Is there a free Screen Studio alternative?
Yes. Zoomingscreen has a free plan with automatic zoom on every click, trimming, music and backgrounds. Free exports go up to 1080p with a small Zoomingscreen mark.
Is there a Screen Studio for Windows?
Screen Studio itself is for macOS. Zoomingscreen has a desktop app for Windows that records your screen and zooms in on your clicks, and the same app runs on Linux and macOS.
Does Zoomingscreen upload my recordings?
No. Recordings and exports stay on your computer. Zoomingscreen only talks to our server to check a Pro license.