Best Screen Recording Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Loom is ranked #1 of 133 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of ScreenPal and Vidyard. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ScreenPal. The lowest first paid tier on this page is EaseUS RecExperts at $0.48/mo.
Recording a screen for a demo or explanation can require different combinations of picture, sound, and runtime. Compare maximum video quality and max recording length, then check microphone, system audio, and webcam recording against the sources you need to capture. Supported platforms help you assess where a tool runs; free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer further plan details. The opening entries are Loom, ScreenPal, and Cap, with Screencastify and Bandicam also near the start. Consider the recording length and inputs your work calls for, then weigh the listed platform and plan information alongside capture capabilities.
133 screen recording software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
133ranked
20free plans on this page
$0.48/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Screen Recording Software 25 channels on this page · 139 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromWebcam recordingSystem audioMicrophone recordingMax recording lengthMaximum video qualitySupported platforms Spec sheet Score
01 Loom Free planYesPaid from$18/user/moWebcam recordingYesSystem audioYesMicrophone recordingYesMax recording length5 minutesMaximum video quality4kSupported platformsweb, windows, macos, ios, android, chrome extension 8/8spec lines stated 9.5
02 ScreenPal Free planYesPaid from$4/user/moWebcam recordingYesSystem audioYesMicrophone recordingYesMax recording length15 minutesMaximum video quality4kSupported platformsweb, windows, macos, ios, android, chrome extension, api 8/8spec lines stated 9.2
03 Vidyard Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWebcam recordingYesSystem audioYesMicrophone recordingYesMax recording length30 minutesMaximum video quality4kSupported platformsweb, windows, macos, chrome extension 7/8spec lines stated 9.1
04 Screencastify Free planYesPaid from$7/user/moWebcam recordingYesSystem audioYesMicrophone recordingYesMax recording length180 minutesMaximum video quality4kSupported platformsweb, windows, macos, linux, chrome extension 8/8spec lines stated 9.0
05 Dadan Free planYesPaid from$8/user/moWebcam recordingYesSystem audioYesMicrophone recordingYesMax recording length5 minutesMaximum video quality4kSupported platformsweb, windows, macos, linux, chrome extension 8/8spec lines stated 9.0
06 Jumpshare Free planYesPaid from$12/user/moWebcam recordingYesSystem audionot statedMicrophone recordingnot statedMax recording lengthnot statedMaximum video qualitynot statedSupported platformsnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 9.0
07 ClipCast Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWebcam recordingYesSystem audioYesMicrophone recordingYesMax recording length240 minutesMaximum video quality1080pSupported platformsweb, windows, macos, linux, chrome extension 7/8spec lines stated 9.0
08 Kommodo Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWebcam recordingYesSystem audionot statedMicrophone recordingnot statedMax recording lengthnot statedMaximum video quality4kSupported platformsweb, windows, macos, ios, android, chrome extension 4/8spec lines stated 9.0
09 Cap Free planYesPaid from$8.16/user/moWebcam recordingnot statedSystem audionot statedMicrophone recordingnot statedMax recording lengthnot statedMaximum video qualitynot statedSupported platformsnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 8.8
10 OBS Studio Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWebcam recordingnot statedSystem audionot statedMicrophone recordingnot statedMax recording lengthnot statedMaximum video qualitynot statedSupported platformsWindows, Mac, Linux 2/8spec lines stated 8.6
11 Zight Free planYesPaid from$9.95/user/moWebcam recordingYesSystem audioYesMicrophone recordingYesMax recording lengthnot statedMaximum video quality4kSupported platformsmacOS, Windows, Chrome, iOS 7/8spec lines stated 8.6
12 Bandicam Free planYesPaid from$2.77/user/moWebcam recordingYesSystem audioYesMicrophone recordingYesMax recording lengthnot statedMaximum video quality4kSupported platformsweb, windows, macos, linux 7/8spec lines stated 8.5
13 Camtasia Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWebcam recordingYesSystem audioYesMicrophone recordingYesMax recording lengthnot statedMaximum video quality4kSupported platformsweb, windows, macos 6/8spec lines stated 8.4
14 Weet Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWebcam recordingYesSystem audionot statedMicrophone recordingYesMax recording length8 minutesMaximum video quality4kSupported platformsweb, windows, macos, ios, android, chrome extension 6/8spec lines stated 8.4
15 EaseUS RecExperts Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWebcam recordingYesSystem audioYesMicrophone recordingYesMax recording lengthnot statedMaximum video quality4kSupported platformsWindows, macOS 6/8spec lines stated 8.3
16 Vmaker Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWebcam recordingYesSystem audioYesMicrophone recordingYesMax recording lengthnot statedMaximum video quality4kSupported platformswindows, macos, ios, chrome extension 6/8spec lines stated 8.3
17 vosso Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWebcam recordingYesSystem audioYesMicrophone recordingYesMax recording length30 minutesMaximum video quality4kSupported platformsweb, Chrome extension, Windows, macOS, Linux, API 7/8spec lines stated 8.3
18 Flonnect Presentation Recorder Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWebcam recordingYesSystem audionot statedMicrophone recordingnot statedMax recording lengthnot statedMaximum video qualitynot statedSupported platformsnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 8.2
19 OpenScreen Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWebcam recordingYesSystem audioYesMicrophone recordingYesMax recording lengthnot statedMaximum video quality4kSupported platformswindows, macos, linux 6/8spec lines stated 8.1
20 Free Screen Recorder Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWebcam recordingYesSystem audioYesMicrophone recordingYesMax recording lengthnot statedMaximum video quality1440pSupported platformsweb, Windows, macOS, Linux 6/8spec lines stated 8.1
21 FlashBack Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWebcam recordingYesSystem audioYesMicrophone recordingYesMax recording lengthnot statedMaximum video qualitynot statedSupported platformswindows 5/8spec lines stated 8.0
22 Reframe Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWebcam recordingYesSystem audionot statedMicrophone recordingYesMax recording lengthnot statedMaximum video quality4kSupported platformsmacOS, Windows 5/8spec lines stated 8.0
23 Screen Recording App Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWebcam recordingYesSystem audioYesMicrophone recordingYesMax recording lengthnot statedMaximum video quality4kSupported platformsweb, windows, macos, linux, ios, android 6/8spec lines stated 8.0
24 Airtime Recorder Free planNoPaid fromnot statedWebcam recordingYesSystem audionot statedMicrophone recordingnot statedMax recording lengthnot statedMaximum video qualitynot statedSupported platformsnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 8.0
25 Wondershare DemoCreator Free planNoPaid fromnot statedWebcam recordingYesSystem audioYesMicrophone recordingYesMax recording lengthnot statedMaximum video qualitynot statedSupported platformsweb, windows, macos 5/8spec lines stated 7.9
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Questions about this list
Which screen recording software is ranked first on Specifiction?
Loom is ranked #1 of 133 with a score of 9.5. ScreenPal is second and Vidyard third.
How many of these have a free plan?
20 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, EaseUS RecExperts has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.48/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.
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