Screen Recording & Video
Screen recording and video tools with a one-time purchase
12 of the 53 screen recording and video tools in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
5 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CleanShot XMac screenshot and screen recording app with a one-time license | From $35 one-time | No | macOS |
| DaVinci ResolveVideo editing, color, effects and audio post-production in one app | Free plan · from $94.99 | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS |
| Final Cut ProApple's professional video editor for Mac and iPad | Free trial · from $12.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Wondershare FilmoraDesktop and mobile video editor with AI tools and a stock library | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| BandicamScreen, game and webcam recorder for Windows, with a Mac edition | Free plan · from $33.26/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| ScreenFlowMac screen recorder with a built-in multi-track video editor | Free trial · from $199 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Movavi Screen RecorderDesktop screen recorder with webcam overlay and scheduling | Free trial · from $19.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
| Wondershare DemoCreatorScreen recorder and video editor for tutorials and demos | Free trial · from $29.99 | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| FocuSeeScreen recorder that adds zooms and cursor effects automatically | Free trial · from $49.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
| CaptoScreen recorder, screenshot tool and video editor for Mac and Windows | Free trial · from $29.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
| GifoxMac menu bar app for recording and converting animated GIFs | Free plan · from $14.99 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| CursorfulScreen recorder that adds zooms and pans automatically | Free plan · from $79 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
Common questions
Which screen recording and video tools can be bought once instead of by subscription?
12 of the 53 screen recording and video tools in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase. They are CleanShot X, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Wondershare Filmora, Bandicam, ScreenFlow, Movavi Screen Recorder, Wondershare DemoCreator, FocuSee, Capto, Gifox and Cursorful.
Which of these screen recording and video tools are free?
DaVinci Resolve, Wondershare Filmora, Bandicam, 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 each listing names the pages it was read from.