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Recordly alternatives

Recordly compared with 5 alternatives: Screen Studio, Cap, FocuSee, Cursorful and Tella.

Recordly is free to use. 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

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
RecordlyThis toolFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
Screen StudioFrom $9/moNomacOS
CapFree plan · from $29/yrYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
FocuSeeFree trial · from $49.99/yrTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows
CursorfulFree plan · from $79 one-timeYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Browser extension
TellaFree trial · from $13/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Browser extension

How each one differs from Recordly

  1. Screen Studio

    Mac screen recorder with automatic zooms and cursor smoothing

    • Screen Studio starts at $9 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly). Recordly is free.
    • Recordly has a free plan. Screen Studio does not.
    • Only Recordly lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Recordly is open source, according to its own site.
    • Screen Studio also covers transcription.

    Suits: Product demos and launch videos recorded on a Mac

    Screen Studio vs RecordlyScreen Studio pricing and details

  2. Cap

    Open-source screen recorder with instant share links and an editor

    • Cap starts at $29 per year for a Desktop License; Cap Pro is $8.16 per user / month, billed annually. Recordly is free.
    • Only Cap lists a browser extension.
    • Cap is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cap also covers transcription and screenshots.

    Suits: Teams that want an open-source Loom alternative they can self-host

    Cap vs RecordlyCap pricing and details

  3. FocuSee

    Screen recorder that adds zooms and cursor effects automatically

    • FocuSee starts at $49.99 per year for Standard ($19.99 billed monthly). Recordly is free.
    • Recordly has a free plan. FocuSee does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FocuSee lists a web app.
    • Only Recordly lists a Linux app.
    • FocuSee can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Product demos and tutorials that need zooms without manual editing

    FocuSee vs RecordlyFocuSee pricing and details

  4. Cursorful

    Screen recorder that adds zooms and pans automatically

    • Cursorful starts at $79 per seat, one-time payment. Recordly is free.
    • Only Cursorful lists a web app.
    • Only Cursorful lists a browser extension.
    • Only Recordly lists a Linux app.
    • Cursorful can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Product demos recorded in the browser with zooms added for you

    Cursorful vs RecordlyCursorful pricing and details

  5. Tella

    Screen recorder with a built-in editor, layouts and 4K export

    • Tella starts at $13 per user / month, billed yearly ($26 billed monthly). Recordly is free.
    • Recordly has a free plan. Tella does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tella lists a web app.
    • Only Tella lists a browser extension.
    • Only Recordly lists a Linux app.

    Suits: Product demos and tutorials that need more polish than a raw screen capture

    Tella vs RecordlyTella pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Recordly

  • It needs macOS 14.0 or later, or Windows 10 build 19041 or later for the native capture helper.
  • On Linux the real cursor cannot be hidden, so exports may show both it and the styled cursor, and system audio usually needs PipeWire.
  • Support is through GitHub issues; there is no paid plan or support contract.
  • The source is under AGPL 3.0, which the site says allows commercial use.
Recordly pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Recordly?

The alternatives to Recordly in this directory are Screen Studio, Cap, FocuSee, Cursorful and Tella. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Recordly.

Is there a free alternative to Recordly?

Yes. Cap and Cursorful have a free plan alongside paid ones.

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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