What to verify
- Record a synthetic scene and reopen the saved output in another player.
- Select your operating system before comparing desktop and browser editions.
- A separate upload destination may add cost and data-handling requirements.
Published fixture outcomes
Every relevant edition is shown. “Not run” is an empty evidence slot, not a failure or a vendor feature tick. Paid-edition hands-on tests are not part of the current test program.
Get the fixtures and test steps| Exact edition | Record your screenrecording-v1 | Save a local video |
|---|---|---|
| Camtasia Essentials · individual subscriptionWindows, macOS | Not runNo published original outcome. | Not runNo published original outcome. |
| Cap Desktop commercial licenseWindows, macOS | Not runNo published original outcome. | Not runNo published original outcome. |
| Microsoft Clipchamp Free · personal browser workflowBrowser | Not runNo published original outcome. | Not runNo published original outcome. |
| Loom BusinessWindows, macOS, Browser | Not runNo published original outcome. | Not runNo published original outcome. |
| Loom StarterWindows, macOS, Browser | Not runNo published original outcome. | Not runVendor documents this feature as unavailable. No original test implied. |
| OBS Studio Free desktopWindows, macOS, Linux | Not runNo published original outcome. | Not runNo published original outcome. |
| QuickTime Player Included with macOSmacOS | Not runNo published original outcome. | Not runNo published original outcome. |
| Screenity Free Chrome extensionBrowser | Not runNo published original outcome. | Not runNo published original outcome. |
| ShareX Free desktopWindows | Not runNo published original outcome. | Not runNo published original outcome. |
| Snagit Individual annual · WindowsWindows | Not runNo published original outcome. | Not runNo published original outcome. |
| Tella PremiumBrowser | Not runNo published original outcome. | Not runNo published original outcome. |
| Tella ProBrowser | Not runNo published original outcome. | Not runNo published original outcome. |
| Xbox Game Bar Included with WindowsWindows | Not runNo published original outcome. | Not runNo published original outcome. |
Let’s check your requirements.
0 tested matches · 7 candidates need verification. Unknown features never count as a yes.
OBS Studio
Free desktopCapture, combine and record video with an open-source desktop app.
- Record microphone audio
- Save a local video
- Record your screen
A recording and streaming application; a hosted team video library is a separate workflow.
Record your screen: vendor documented; task test pending for Windows
Vendor sources · independent tests pendingShareX
Free desktopA Windows capture utility with screen recording and configurable uploads.
- Record microphone audio
- Save a local video
- Record your screen
Upload destinations are external services with their own privacy and pricing terms.
Record your screen: vendor documented; task test pending for Windows
Vendor sources · independent tests pendingXbox Game Bar
Included with WindowsA built-in Windows capture workflow for a selected game or application, with local MP4 output.
- Download an MP4
- Record microphone audio
- Save a local video
This records an app or game. A multi-scene training editor, webcam overlay and a hosted team library are separate requirements.
Record your screen: vendor documented; task test pending for Windows
Vendor sources · independent tests pending6 editions ruled out · see why
Loom Starter: Save a local video is unavailable.
Microsoft Clipchamp Free · personal browser workflow: Windows is not supported by this edition.
QuickTime Player Included with macOS: Windows is not supported by this edition.
Screenity Free Chrome extension: Windows is not supported by this edition.
Tella Pro: Windows is not supported by this edition.
Tella Premium: Windows is not supported by this edition.