Alternatives · Screen Recording
Cursorful alternatives
Cursorful compared with 5 alternatives: Screen Studio, FocuSee, Screenity, Recordly and Tella.
Cursorful has a free plan. Paid plans start at $79 per seat, one-time payment. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CursorfulThis tool | Free plan · from $79 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Screen Studio | From $9/mo | No | macOS |
| FocuSee | Free trial · from $49.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Screenity | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Recordly | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Tella | Free trial · from $13/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Cursorful
- From $9/mo
Screen Studio
Mac screen recorder with automatic zooms and cursor smoothing
- Screen Studio starts at $9 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly). Cursorful starts at $79 per seat, one-time payment.
- Cursorful has a free plan. Screen Studio does not.
- Only Cursorful lists a web app.
- Only Cursorful lists a Windows app.
- Only Cursorful lists a browser extension.
Suits: Product demos and launch videos recorded on a Mac
- Free trial · from $49.99/yr
FocuSee
Screen recorder that adds zooms and cursor effects automatically
- FocuSee starts at $49.99 per year for Standard ($19.99 billed monthly). Cursorful starts at $79 per seat, one-time payment.
- Cursorful has a free plan. FocuSee does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Cursorful lists a browser extension.
Suits: Product demos and tutorials that need zooms without manual editing
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Screenity
Open-source Chrome screen recorder with a scene-based editor
- Screenity starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120); $14 billed monthly. Cursorful starts at $79 per seat, one-time payment.
- Only Cursorful lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Screenity is open source, according to its own site.
- Cursorful can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Screenity also covers templates.
Suits: People who want a free recorder with no account and no time limit
- Free
Recordly
Free, open-source screen recorder with auto-zoom and cursor effects
- Recordly is free. Cursorful starts at $79 per seat, one-time payment.
- Only Recordly lists a Linux app.
- Only Cursorful lists a web app.
- Only Cursorful lists a browser extension.
- Recordly is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Product demos and walkthroughs with automatic zooms
- Free trial · from $13/mo
Tella
Screen recorder with a built-in editor, layouts and 4K export
- Tella starts at $13 per user / month, billed yearly ($26 billed monthly). Cursorful starts at $79 per seat, one-time payment.
- Cursorful has a free plan. Tella does not, though it has a free trial.
- Cursorful can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Product demos and tutorials that need more polish than a raw screen capture
Limits worth knowing in Cursorful
- The free plan is for non-commercial use, records only the browser and exports at up to 1080p; microphone, camera and 4K need Pro.
- The desktop apps need a Pro license to export, and the Mac app requires Apple silicon.
- Firefox is not supported, and in the extension automatic zooms work only while the browser is in focus.
- Cloud storage beyond the 10 GB included with Pro costs $0.02 per GB per month.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Cursorful?
The alternatives to Cursorful in this directory are Screen Studio, FocuSee, Screenity, Recordly and Tella. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cursorful.
Is there a free alternative to Cursorful?
Yes. Recordly is free to use. Screenity has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Cursorful alternatives work on Linux?
The Cursorful listing does not include a Linux app. Recordly lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Cursorful?
Screenity and Recordly are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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