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, free to record and edit, with a one time price.
What is Screen Studio?
Screen Studio is a screen recorder for macOS that turns recordings into polished videos with automatic zoom on where you click, a smooth cursor and backgrounds. It is sold by subscription, keeps recordings on your Mac with optional share links, and exports MP4 up to 4K at 60 fps or GIF.
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 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 listed |
| Paid plan | $14.99 a month | $29 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 . 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 try, or pay once
- Record and edit for free, and export for 2 days up to 1080p with a Zoomingscreen mark. For every look and 4K with 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.
Switching from Screen Studio.
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 Screen Studio videos stay where they are.
Questions.
What is Screen Studio?
Screen Studio is a screen recorder for macOS that turns recordings into polished videos with automatic zoom on where you click, a smooth cursor and backgrounds. It is sold by subscription, keeps recordings on your Mac with optional share links, and exports MP4 up to 4K at 60 fps or GIF.
Is there a free Screen Studio alternative?
Yes. Zoomingscreen is free to record and edit, with automatic zoom on every click, trimming, music and backgrounds. A free account gives you 2 days of exports up to 1080p, with a Zoomingscreen mark, then exporting needs Pro.
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.
How much does Screen Studio cost?
Screen Studio lists $29 a month, or $9 a month billed yearly, with no free plan and no lifetime option. Zoomingscreen is free to record and edit, then $${PRICES.monthly} a month or $${PRICES.lifetime} once.
Will Screen Studio come to Windows?
Screen Studio says in its FAQ that it has no near future plans to add Windows support. Zoomingscreen runs on Windows today.
Does Zoomingscreen upload my recordings?
No. Recordings and exports stay on your computer. Zoomingscreen only talks to our server to check a Pro license.