Skip to content

Wave.video alternatives · Screen Recording

Wave.video alternatives with a Mac app

The Wave.video listing does not include a Mac app. 62 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools in this directory list a Mac app.

Wave.video has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). 45 of them are free or have a free plan.

62 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Wave.video

  1. VN Video Editor

    Free multi-track video and photo editor for phones and Mac

    • VN Video Editor starts at $7.99 for VN Pro on iPhone (billing period not shown). Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only VN Video Editor lists iOS, Android and macOS apps.
    • Only Wave.video lists a web app.
    • VN Video Editor also covers transcription.
  2. Camtasia

    Screen recorder and video editor for tutorials and training videos

    • Camtasia starts at $39 per year, billed yearly (Starter; Editor exports stay watermarked). Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only Camtasia lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Camtasia also covers transcription, noise cancellation and screen recording.
    • Wave.video also covers text to speech, webinars and multistreaming.
  3. Vimeo

    Ad-free video hosting with a customizable player and review tools

    • Vimeo starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only Vimeo lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Vimeo also covers transcription and screen recording.
    • Wave.video also covers text to speech, webinars and multistreaming.
  4. Adobe Premiere

    Professional video editor for desktop, with a free mobile app

    • Adobe Premiere starts at US$22.99 per month, on an annual plan billed monthly. Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only Adobe Premiere lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Wave.video lists a web app.
    • Adobe Premiere also covers transcription and noise cancellation.
  5. iMovie

    Apple's free video editor for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • iMovie is free. Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only iMovie lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Only Wave.video lists a web app.
    • Wave.video also covers text to speech, webinars and multistreaming.
  6. 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. Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only Wondershare Filmora lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Wave.video lists a web app.
    • Wondershare Filmora can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  7. ScreenPal

    Screen recorder, video editor and video hosting in one low-cost suite

    • ScreenPal starts at $4 per month, paid annually (Solo Deluxe). Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only ScreenPal lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ScreenPal lists a browser extension.
    • ScreenPal also covers transcription, screen recording and screenshots.
  8. ScreenFlow

    Mac screen recorder with a built-in multi-track video editor

    • ScreenFlow starts at $199 one-time purchase. Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Wave.video has a free plan. ScreenFlow does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ScreenFlow lists a macOS app.
    • Only Wave.video lists a web app.
  9. 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. Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Wave.video has a free plan. Wondershare DemoCreator does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Wondershare DemoCreator lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only Wondershare DemoCreator lists a browser extension.
  10. PowerDirector

    Desktop video editor with AI tools, subscription or one-time

    • PowerDirector starts at $79.99 per year. Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only PowerDirector lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
    • Only Wave.video lists a web app.
    • PowerDirector can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  11. Wondershare UniConverter

    Desktop video converter, compressor and downloader with AI tools

    • Only Wondershare UniConverter lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only Wave.video lists a web app.
    • Wondershare UniConverter also covers transcription and screen recording.
    • Wave.video also covers templates, webinars and multistreaming.
  12. Doodly

    Whiteboard doodle video maker for Mac and PC

    • Doodly starts at $41 per month, billed annually ($49 billed monthly). Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Wave.video has a free plan. Doodly does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Doodly lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Wave.video lists a web app.

Common questions

Which Wave.video alternatives have a Mac app?

VN Video Editor, Camtasia, Vimeo, Adobe Premiere, iMovie, Wondershare Filmora, ScreenPal, ScreenFlow and 54 more list a Mac app.

Does Wave.video have a Mac app?

The Wave.video listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web.

Which of these screen recording and video tools are free?

VN Video Editor, Camtasia, Vimeo, Adobe Premiere, iMovie, Wondershare Filmora, ScreenPal, PowerDirector and 37 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 Wave.video: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.