Bandicam vs Medal

Bandicam is recording software for capturing screens, gameplay, webcam video, and audio. It can record computer sound and microphone input, capture multiple monitors, and save audio-only recordings as MP3 or WAV. Game recording supports DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan games; video sources can also include smartphones, consoles, webcams, and other external devices. Its webcam recorder can capture online meetings such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams. AI tools can transcribe recordings, remove webcam backgrounds, and zoom automatically; transcription can produce text for subtitles, notes, and scripts. The listed platforms include Linux, macOS, web, and Windows, while product information specifically identifies screen recorder products for Windows and Mac. A free download is available, but registration removes the watermark and recording limit. Paid plans advertise no recording time limit and no watermark. Personal Annual costs $33.26 a year, and Personal Perpetual costs $53.90, paid once. Commercial use with an invoice requires a Business License; personal licensing is for non-commercial use without an invoice.

Medal is a gameplay capture and clip-sharing app for Windows PCs, iOS, and Android. On Windows 10 or later, it offers instant replay and multiple recording modes, with capture up to 4K resolution and 144fps; 60fps is enabled by default. Users can choose clip lengths of 15 seconds, 60 seconds, 10 minutes, or an entire session. Recording supports NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel GPU acceleration, as well as CPU recording. Game, microphone, and Discord audio can be balanced or muted separately, and webcam overlays are supported. Clips receive links for sharing. Medal is free on PC and mobile, with optional Premium features. Premium supports uploads in original quality, including 4K recordings, unlimited cloud storage and clip upload length, auto-generated subtitles, removable watermarks, and an ad-free experience, excluding certain programmatic and platform placements. Premium costs $9.99 per month or $7.99 per month with an annual subscription. Medal states that its recording has a minimal impact of 100–400MB of RAM. The maker is headquartered in Naarden, Netherlands.