Vidyard alternatives · Screen Recording
Alternatives to Vidyard with a one-time purchase
The Vidyard listing shows no one-time purchase. 12 of the 52 other screen recording and video tools in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Vidyard has a free plan. Paid plans start at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly). 5 of them are free or have a free plan.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from Vidyard
- 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. Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly).
- Only Vidyard lists a web app.
- Only Vidyard lists a browser extension.
- Wondershare Filmora 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. Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly).
- Only Vidyard lists a web app.
- Only Vidyard lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Vidyard lists a browser extension.
- 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. Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly).
- Vidyard has a free plan. Wondershare DemoCreator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Vidyard lists iOS and Android apps.
- Wondershare DemoCreator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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). Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly).
- Vidyard has a free plan. FocuSee does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Vidyard lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Vidyard lists a browser extension.
- 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. Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly).
- Vidyard has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
- Only Vidyard lists a web app.
- Only Vidyard lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- 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); $295 for the desktop Studio license. Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly).
- Only DaVinci Resolve lists a Linux app.
- Only Vidyard lists a web app.
- Only Vidyard lists an Android app.
- 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. Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly).
- Vidyard has a free plan. Final Cut Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Vidyard lists a web app.
- Only Vidyard lists Windows and Android apps.
- 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. Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly).
- Vidyard has a free plan. ScreenFlow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Vidyard lists a web app.
- Only Vidyard lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- 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. Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly).
- Vidyard has a free plan. Capto does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Vidyard lists a web app.
- Only Vidyard lists iOS and Android apps.
- 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. Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly).
- Only Vidyard lists a web app.
- Only Vidyard lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Vidyard lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $79 one-time
Cursorful
Screen recorder that adds zooms and pans automatically
- Cursorful starts at $79 per seat, one-time payment. Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly).
- Only Vidyard lists iOS and Android apps.
- Cursorful can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Cursorful also covers transcription and noise cancellation.
- Free trial · from $19.99/mo
Movavi Screen Recorder
Desktop screen recorder with webcam overlay and scheduling
- Movavi Screen Recorder starts at $19.99 per month or $44.99 per year (US Mac App Store prices). Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly).
- Vidyard has a free plan. Movavi Screen Recorder does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Vidyard lists a web app.
- Only Vidyard lists iOS and Android apps.
Common questions
Is there an alternative to Vidyard that you buy once?
Yes. Wondershare Filmora, Bandicam, Wondershare DemoCreator, FocuSee, CleanShot X, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, ScreenFlow and 4 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy Vidyard once instead of subscribing?
The Vidyard listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these screen recording and video tools are free?
Wondershare Filmora, Bandicam, DaVinci Resolve, Gifox and Cursorful 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 Oct 9, 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 Vidyard: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.