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. |
Showing screen recorders for Windows2 must-haves · Any payment typeChange device
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0 tested matches · 11 candidates need verification. Unknown features never count as a yes.
Microsoft Clipchamp
Free · personal browser workflowFree screen and webcam capture with editing and up to 1080p exports for a personal account.
- Record microphone audio
- Save a local video
- Record your screen
A recording is limited to 30 minutes. Paid assets and business plans have other entitlements; the browser workflow is not independently verified for disconnected use.
Browser workflow available; compatibility with your browser on Windows needs verification
Vendor sources · independent tests pendingOBS 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 pendingScreenity
Free Chrome extensionA free, open-source Chrome recorder for screen, camera and microphone with local downloads.
- Save a local video
- Record your screen
- Include your webcam
The full video editor and cloud sharing require paid Screenity Pro. System-audio capture depends on the browser and operating system.
Browser workflow available; compatibility with your browser on Windows needs verification
Vendor sources · independent tests pending2 editions ruled out · see why
Loom Starter: Save a local video is unavailable.
QuickTime Player Included with macOS: Windows is not supported by this edition.