Alternatives to ScreenFlow
Mac screen recording and editing
ScreenFlow ranks #4 of 11 in Screen recording, with an Alt Score of 80. It is proprietary, sold as a one-time purchase from $199 and available on macOS. 8 of 9 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Mac users who record and edit screencasts, tutorials, or training videos, including educators, corporate trainers, marketers, app developers, and content creators.
ScreenFlow combines screen, camera, and microphone recording with a full video editor in one macOS app. It includes multi-track editing, titles, transitions, animations, freehand annotations, and a built-in stock media library. Recordings can also be captured from connected iOS devices. Finished projects export to formats like MP4 and ProRes, or publish directly to social media and cloud platforms.
You record your screen, camera, and audio (simultaneously or separately), then edit the footage on a multi-track timeline with ScreenFlow's built-in tools and effects, and export or publish the result directly from the app.
Where ScreenFlow stands out
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
How ScreenFlow compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for ScreenFlow is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Pricing model One-time verified 2026-07-11
Please purchase a new license of ScreenFlow starting at $199.
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Starts at $199 verified 2026-07-11
$199
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-11
Subject to the terms and conditions of purchase, customers may purchase as many ScreenFlow licenses or Wirecast annual subscriptions as they wish.
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Platforms macOS verified 2026-07-11
For Apple Silicon & Intel-based Macs running macOS Tahoe and macOS Sequoia
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Status active verified 2026-07-11
Version 10.5.2 – February 12, 2026
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Max resolution & fps Yes verified 2026-07-11
Added 1440p (2560x1440) document preset and renamed 4k preset to 4k UHD
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Webcam overlay Yes verified 2026-07-11
Simultaneous screen, camera, and microphone recording — capture every angle in perfect sync.
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System + mic audio Yes verified 2026-07-11
Add native system audio recording using Basic Computer Audio
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Editing included Yes verified 2026-07-11
Add pro touches to your videos with transitions, text animations, video animations, freehand annotations, multi-channel audio and more.
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Watermark on free Yes verified 2026-07-11
The FREE trial of ScreenFlow (unlicensed version) is fully functional! There is no time limit, but your exported movies will be watermarked.
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Annotation during recording No verified 2026-07-11
Freehand Annotation – Custom shapes and lines can now be drawn directly onto the ScreenFlow canvas for highly customizable annotations.
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GIF export Yes verified 2026-07-11
Create animated GIFs and APNGs from any video project in ScreenFlow.
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Cursor effects Yes verified 2026-07-11
New radar effect, sizing
https://www.telestream.net/screenflow/versions.htm
FAQ
Yes. Cap, Streamlabs and Kap have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Cap, Streamlabs and Kap — every license claim links its source.