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One Rec
What One Rec is
One Rec is a desktop app for recording, editing, and exporting screen videos on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Capture a screen, window, or region, then arrange footage in a multi-track timeline. Editing tools include cinematic auto-zoom, cursor effects, and backgrounds. Captions use local OpenAI Whisper speech recognition, with support for 17+ languages. Recordings, audio, webcam footage, and edits are stored locally unless you choose to share a video.
Exports include MP4, WebM, GIF, APNG, .onerec, and ProRes, with controls for bitrate and resolution. One Rec also lists streaming to Twitch, YouTube Live, Restream, and custom RTMP destinations. Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud are available for file syncing; social sharing options include YouTube, X, and LinkedIn. The Free plan costs nothing, billed Forever, and includes unlimited recordings, 720p export, three shared videos, 2 GB/month sharing bandwidth, and a One Rec logo on exports. Paid plans start at $9/mo: Creator is $9 a month, Pro is $19 a month, and Team is $15 a month, with a listed yearly rate of $12/mo per seat.
Who it suits
One Rec suits creators and professionals who want desktop recording, editing, captions, and export tools in one app. Teams and studios may consider its Team plan, which includes team management, invitations, and centralized billing.
What it does well
- Captures screens, windows, or selected regions.
- Multi-track editing includes auto-zoom, cursor effects, and backgrounds.
- Local Whisper captions support 17+ languages.
- Exports MP4, WebM, GIF, APNG, .onerec, and ProRes.
- Recordings and edits stay local unless you share a video.
What to know first
- Free exports are limited to 720p and include the One Rec logo.
- Free sharing is limited to three videos and 2 GB/month bandwidth.
- The Free plan's shared video links last seven days.
Limits
The Free plan allows 720p exports with a One Rec logo, up to three shared videos, and 2 GB/month of sharing bandwidth. Shared links last seven days.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Forever · Unlimited recordings · 720p export · 3 shared videos · 2 GB/mo sharing bandwidth · One Rec logo on exports | Free |
| Team | Billed monthly; page also lists $12/mo per seat billed yearly · Everything in Pro · Team management dashboard · Email or link invitations · Centralized team billing | $15 a month |
| Pro | Billed monthly · 4K UHD export · 200 shared videos · 100 GB/mo sharing bandwidth · Unlimited AI generations | $19 a month |
| Creator | Billed monthly · 1080p export · No watermark · 50 shared videos · 20 GB/mo sharing bandwidth · 50 AI generations/day | $9 a month |
As one-rec.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://one-rec.com/.
- Choose the desktop platform: Linux, macOS, or Windows.
- Start with the Free plan or select a paid plan.
- Record a screen, window, or region.
- Edit the footage on the multi-track timeline, then export or share it.
Verdict
Choose One Rec if you want desktop capture and editing with local captioning and a range of export options. The Free plan includes unlimited recordings, while Creator, Pro, and Team add higher export and sharing allowances at their listed prices. Look elsewhere if your required platform is not Linux, macOS, or Windows.
Questions
Is One Rec free?
Yes. The Free plan costs nothing, billed Forever. It includes unlimited recordings, 720p export, three shared videos, 2 GB/month sharing bandwidth, and a One Rec logo on exports.
What do paid plans cost?
Creator is $9 a month, Pro is $19 a month, and Team is $15 a month. The Team plan also lists $12/mo per seat billed yearly.
Which platforms does One Rec support?
One Rec is a desktop app for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Where are recordings and edits stored?
Recordings, audio, webcam footage, and edits are stored locally unless you choose to share a video.
What can One Rec export?
Listed formats are MP4, WebM, GIF, APNG, .onerec, and ProRes. Export controls include bitrate and resolution.
Can One Rec stream or sync files?
Listed streaming destinations include Twitch, YouTube Live, custom RTMP destinations, and Restream. Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud are listed for file syncing.
Facts from One Rec's own pages
- AI captions
- The app uses local OpenAI Whisper speech recognition for captions, and its AI feature page says captions support 17+ languages. · one-rec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Export
- The integrations page lists MP4, WebM, GIF, and lossless ProRes export, with custom bitrate and resolution controls. · one-rec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2025 · one-rec.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The integrations page lists Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud for file syncing, plus YouTube, X, and LinkedIn for social sharing. · one-rec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The pricing page describes Creator as for content creators, Pro as for professionals, and Team as for teams and studios. · one-rec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Local processing
- The privacy policy says recordings, audio, webcam footage, and edits are stored locally unless the user chooses to share a video. · one-rec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy and analytics
- The privacy policy says One Rec uses EU-hosted PostHog analytics for feature usage and crash diagnostics, and says it does not sell personal data. · one-rec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- One Rec is a desktop screen recording app with a built-in editor for recording, editing, and exporting videos. · one-rec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Recording and editing
- Features include screen, window, and region capture, a multi-track timeline editor, cinematic auto-zoom, smooth cursor effects, and backgrounds. · one-rec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy states that passwords are hashed, desktop authentication tokens are encrypted, and data in transit uses HTTPS/TLS. · one-rec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Sharing limits
- The Free plan includes 3 shared videos with 7-day links and 2 GB/month sharing bandwidth. · one-rec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Streaming
- The integrations page lists streaming to Twitch, YouTube Live, custom RTMP destinations, and Restream. · one-rec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The support page provides documentation, bug reporting, feature requests, a help center, and contact support. · one-rec.com, 7 Oct 2026
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