OpenShot alternatives · Screen Recording
Alternatives to OpenShot with a one-time purchase
The OpenShot listing shows no one-time purchase. 23 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
OpenShot is free to use. 12 of them are free or have a free plan.
23 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to OpenShot
- Free plan · from $94.99
DaVinci Resolve
Video editing, color, effects and audio post-production in one app
- DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $236 for desktop Studio (was $295). OpenShot is free.
- Only DaVinci Resolve lists an iOS app.
- DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- OpenShot is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
Wondershare Filmora
Desktop and mobile video editor with AI tools and a stock library
- Wondershare Filmora starts at $49.99 per year (Basic), or $79.99 one-time for a perpetual license. OpenShot is free.
- Only Wondershare Filmora lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only OpenShot lists a Linux app.
- Wondershare Filmora can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- From $35 one-time
CleanShot X
Mac screenshot and screen recording app with a one-time license
- CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates. OpenShot is free.
- OpenShot has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
- Only OpenShot lists Windows and Linux apps.
- CleanShot X can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $33.26/yr
Bandicam
Screen, game and webcam recorder for Windows, with a Mac edition
- Bandicam starts at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time. OpenShot is free.
- Only OpenShot lists a Linux app.
- Bandicam can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- OpenShot is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $199 one-time
ScreenFlow
Mac screen recorder with a built-in multi-track video editor
- ScreenFlow starts at $199 one-time purchase. OpenShot is free.
- OpenShot has a free plan. ScreenFlow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OpenShot lists Windows and Linux apps.
- ScreenFlow can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $29.99
Wondershare DemoCreator
Screen recorder and video editor for tutorials and demos
- Wondershare DemoCreator starts at $29.99 per quarter, $59.99 per year, or $79.99 one-time for a perpetual license. OpenShot is free.
- OpenShot has a free plan. Wondershare DemoCreator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Wondershare DemoCreator lists a web app.
- Only Wondershare DemoCreator lists a browser extension.
- 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). OpenShot is free.
- OpenShot has a free plan. FocuSee does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FocuSee lists a web app.
- Only OpenShot lists a Linux app.
- Free trial · from $29.99 one-time
Capto
Screen recorder, screenshot tool and video editor for Mac and Windows
- Capto starts at $29.99 one-time purchase for a single license. OpenShot is free.
- OpenShot has a free plan. Capto does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OpenShot lists a Linux app.
- Capto can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $14.99 one-time
Gifox
Mac menu bar app for recording and converting animated GIFs
- Gifox starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per license, taxes included. OpenShot is free.
- Only OpenShot lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Gifox can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- OpenShot is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $79 one-time
Cursorful
Screen recorder that adds zooms and pans automatically
- Cursorful starts at $79 per seat, one-time payment. OpenShot is free.
- Only Cursorful lists a web app.
- Only Cursorful lists a browser extension.
- Only OpenShot lists a Linux app.
- Free plan · from $29/yr
FlashBack
Windows screen recorder with a built-in video editor
- FlashBack starts at $29 per year (shown as $39 crossed out). OpenShot is free.
- Only OpenShot lists macOS and Linux apps.
- FlashBack can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- OpenShot is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $29.95/yr
Icecream Screen Recorder
Free screen recorder for Windows with a paid Pro license
- Icecream Screen Recorder starts at $29.95 per year, billed annually. OpenShot is free.
- Only Icecream Screen Recorder lists an Android app.
- Only OpenShot lists a Linux app.
- Icecream Screen Recorder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
11 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase
- ActivePresenter
- Screenflick
- Final Cut Pro
- Movavi Screen Recorder
- Lightworks
- PowerDirector
- InShot
- MAGIX Video Pro X
- LumaFusion
- Aiseesoft Screen Recorder
- Fraps
Common questions
Is there an alternative to OpenShot that you buy once?
Yes. DaVinci Resolve, Wondershare Filmora, CleanShot X, Bandicam, ScreenFlow, Wondershare DemoCreator, FocuSee, Capto and 15 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy OpenShot once instead of subscribing?
The OpenShot listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these screen recording and video tools are free?
DaVinci Resolve, Wondershare Filmora, Bandicam, Gifox, Cursorful, FlashBack, Icecream Screen Recorder, ActivePresenter and 4 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to OpenShot: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.