FBX vs Medal
FBX
fbx.ggMedal
medal.tvSide by side
| Figure | FBX | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $16.63/mo | $7.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Game recording software | 8.3 (#9) | 9.1 (#1) |
| Webcam overlay | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| GPU encoding | Yes | Yes |
| Instant replay | Yes | Yes |
| Recording modes | multi-mode | multi-mode |
| Supported platforms | Windows 7, 8, 10 (32-bit and 64-bit) | Medal supports Windows, iOS, and Android; console clips can be imported. |
| Watermark-free video | No | Yes |
Plans
FBX
- FreeFree
- Pro Annual Subscription$199.50 a year
- Pro Lifetime License$49 a month
- Pro Lifetime License$4,925, paid once
Medal
- Premium$9.99 a month
- Medal Premium Annual$7.99 a month
- Medal Premium Monthly$9.99 a month
- FreeFree
In their own words
Medal
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.