Insights Capture vs Medal

Insights Capture is Windows game-recording software with instant replay and multiple recording modes. It detects games, records matches automatically, and bookmarks kills, deaths and assists. The product page states capture support for more than 10,000 PC games, with event support for 45 or more games; timeline support is listed for League of Legends and Valorant. Recordings can be trimmed, cut and merged, and selected moments can become highlight videos. Clips can be sent to Discord, YouTube or TikTok from inside the app. A mouse and input overlay displays clicks, taps and combos. Version 3 is a standalone app and no longer requires Overwolf; its new engine is described as producing roughly 40 percent less FPS drop than earlier versions. Basic includes 5 GB active storage. Paid monthly plans are Silver at 39.00 USD, Gold at 79.00 USD, Platinum at 109.00 USD and Diamond at 229.00 USD, with higher seat and storage allowances. Discord Tech Support is included with all bundles.

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.