A ScreenSmooth alternative that records your desktop too.
ScreenSmooth is a Chrome extension that zooms on your clicks, sold as a one time purchase. Zoomingscreen does the same in Chrome, adds a desktop app for every app on your computer, and lets you try exports before you pay.
What is ScreenSmooth?
ScreenSmooth is a screen recorder extension for Chrome, Edge and Brave that detects where you click and zooms in automatically, with a smooth cursor. It runs in your browser on your computer, exports MP4, WebM or GIF, and is sold as a one time purchase. A desktop app is on its roadmap.
Zoomingscreen and ScreenSmooth, side by side.
| Zoomingscreen | ScreenSmooth | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on | Chrome extension, plus a desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux | Extension for Chrome, Edge and Brave; desktop app on its roadmap |
| Auto zoom on clicks | Yes, on every click, while you record | Yes, where you 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 | None listed |
| Paid plan | $14.99 a month | None, one time purchase only |
| Lifetime option | $49.99 once | $79 once |
| Where recordings are kept | On your computer only, never uploaded | In your browser, on your computer |
| Export | MP4, WebM and GIF, up to 4K on Pro | MP4, WebM and GIF; maximum resolution not listed |
ScreenSmooth details from its own website, checked on . Prices and plans change, so check theirs before you decide. Sources: screensmooth.com. ScreenSmooth is a trademark of its owner, and Zoomingscreen is not connected with it.
Why people pick Zoomingscreen.
- A desktop app today
- The Zoomingscreen desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux records your whole screen and follows clicks in every app.
- Try before you pay
- Recording and editing are free, and a free account gives you 2 days of exports up to 1080p.
- Lifetime for $49.99
- Pro lifetime is $49.99 once, or Standard monthly is $14.99 a month if you only need it for a project.
When ScreenSmooth may suit you better. If you only record in the browser and want to pay once without an account, ScreenSmooth is a simple option.
Switching from ScreenSmooth.
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 ScreenSmooth videos stay where they are.
Questions.
What is ScreenSmooth?
ScreenSmooth is a screen recorder extension for Chrome, Edge and Brave that detects where you click and zooms in automatically, with a smooth cursor. It runs in your browser on your computer, exports MP4, WebM or GIF, and is sold as a one time purchase. A desktop app is on its roadmap.
Is there a free ScreenSmooth 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 ScreenSmooth have a desktop app?
ScreenSmooth says a desktop app is on its roadmap and not available yet. Zoomingscreen has one for Windows, macOS and Linux.