Wave.video alternatives · Screen Recording
Alternatives to Wave.video with a one-time purchase
The Wave.video 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.
Wave.video has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 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 Wave.video
- 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. 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.
- 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. 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.
- 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. 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.
- Free plan · from $79.99/yr
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.
- 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. Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Only InShot lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Wave.video lists a web app.
- InShot can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $139.99 one-time
MAGIX Video Pro X
Windows video editor with HDR color grading and audio tools
- MAGIX Video Pro X starts at $139.99 for a new licence of Video Pro X18, one-time. Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Wave.video has a free plan. MAGIX Video Pro X does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MAGIX Video Pro X lists a Windows app.
- Only Wave.video lists a web app.
- 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. Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Wave.video has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
- Only CleanShot X lists a macOS app.
- Only Wave.video lists a web app.
- 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). Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Only DaVinci Resolve lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
- Only Wave.video lists a web app.
- DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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. Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Wave.video has a free plan. Final Cut Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Final Cut Pro lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Wave.video lists a web 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. Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Only Bandicam lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only Wave.video lists a web app.
- Bandicam 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). Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Wave.video has a free plan. FocuSee does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FocuSee lists Windows and macOS apps.
- FocuSee can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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. Wave.video starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Wave.video has a free plan. Capto does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Capto lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Wave.video lists a web app.
11 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase
- Gifox
- Cursorful
- Lightworks
- FlashBack
- Icecream Screen Recorder
- ActivePresenter
- Screenflick
- LumaFusion
- Movavi Screen Recorder
- Aiseesoft Screen Recorder
- Fraps
Common questions
Is there an alternative to Wave.video that you buy once?
Yes. Wondershare Filmora, ScreenFlow, Wondershare DemoCreator, PowerDirector, InShot, MAGIX Video Pro X, CleanShot X, DaVinci Resolve and 15 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy Wave.video once instead of subscribing?
The Wave.video 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, PowerDirector, InShot, DaVinci Resolve, Bandicam, Gifox, Cursorful, Lightworks 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 Wave.video: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.