Submagic alternatives · Screen Recording
Alternatives to Submagic with a one-time purchase
The Submagic 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.
Submagic is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $12 per member / month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly). 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 Submagic
- 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. Submagic starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly).
- Wondershare Filmora has a free plan. Submagic does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Wondershare Filmora lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only Submagic lists a web app.
- 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. Submagic starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly).
- Only Wondershare DemoCreator lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only Wondershare DemoCreator lists a browser extension.
- Only Submagic lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free trial · from $12.99/mo
Final Cut Pro
Apple's professional video editor for Mac and iPad
- Final Cut Pro starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio. Submagic starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly).
- Only Final Cut Pro lists a macOS app.
- Only Submagic lists a web app.
- Only Submagic lists an Android app.
- 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. Submagic starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly).
- Bandicam has a free plan. Submagic does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Bandicam lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only Submagic lists a web app.
- 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). Submagic starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly).
- Only FocuSee lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only Submagic lists iOS and Android apps.
- FocuSee can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $79.99/yr
PowerDirector
Desktop video editor with AI tools, subscription or one-time
- PowerDirector starts at $79.99 per year. Submagic starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly).
- PowerDirector has a free plan. Submagic does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PowerDirector lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only Submagic lists a web 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). Submagic starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly).
- FlashBack has a free plan. Submagic does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FlashBack lists a Windows app.
- Only Submagic lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
InShot
Mobile video and photo editor for iPhone and Android
- InShot starts at $4.99 per month for InShot Pro, or $19.99 per year. Submagic starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly).
- InShot has a free plan. Submagic does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Submagic lists a web app.
- InShot can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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). Submagic starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly).
- DaVinci Resolve has a free plan. Submagic does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only DaVinci Resolve lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Submagic lists a web app.
- 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. Submagic starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly).
- Only ScreenFlow lists a macOS app.
- Only Submagic lists a web app.
- Only Submagic lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $79 one-time
Cursorful
Screen recorder that adds zooms and pans automatically
- Cursorful starts at $79 per seat, one-time payment. Submagic starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly).
- Cursorful has a free plan. Submagic does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Cursorful lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Cursorful lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $249 one-time
ActivePresenter
Screen recorder, video editor and eLearning authoring tool
- ActivePresenter starts at $249 one-time, per computer. Submagic starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly).
- ActivePresenter has a free plan. Submagic does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ActivePresenter lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only Submagic lists a web app.
11 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase
- MAGIX Video Pro X
- CleanShot X
- Capto
- Gifox
- Lightworks
- Icecream Screen Recorder
- Screenflick
- LumaFusion
- Movavi Screen Recorder
- Aiseesoft Screen Recorder
- Fraps
Common questions
Is there an alternative to Submagic that you buy once?
Yes. Wondershare Filmora, Wondershare DemoCreator, Final Cut Pro, Bandicam, FocuSee, PowerDirector, FlashBack, InShot and 15 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy Submagic once instead of subscribing?
The Submagic 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?
Wondershare Filmora, Bandicam, PowerDirector, FlashBack, InShot, DaVinci Resolve, Cursorful, 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 Submagic: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.