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Action! vs ScreenCraft
Both stand on screen recording software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
Action! combines gameplay recording, console capture, streaming, and recording controls in a Windows product. The trial can help assess its fit, but trial videos carry a watermark and paid licenses are required for ongoing use.
Visit Action! Free trial Mac
ScreenCraft combines screen capture, editing, transcription, and presentation aids in a Mac application. Its local caption engine and AI-agent controls add workflow options beyond basic recording.
Visit ScreenCraftThe facts
| Action! | ScreenCraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Home use: $19.77, paid once | Lifetime License: $89, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Action! | Not published |
| Website | mirillis.com | screencraft.live |
| On screen recording software | #113 of 131 | #117 of 131 |
Action!: what it does well
- Captures Windows games in Full HD and up to 4K.
- Supports Xbox and PlayStation capture up to 4K.
- Records microphone and system sound separately or mixed.
- Webcam overlays support cropping and green-screen use.
- Lifetime licenses include free updates.
What to know first
- Windows is the only listed platform.
- Trial recordings include a watermark.
- Home use is limited to non-commercial use.
- Paid licenses cost 19.77 USD or $32.95, paid once.
ScreenCraft: what it does well
- Records webcam, microphone, and system audio
- Exports MP4 or GIF up to 4K
- Offline transcripts and editable captions
- Teleprompter includes pause and resume
- MCP controls for compatible AI agents
What to know first
- macOS 12 or later required
- No free plan
- Lifetime License is listed at $89 a month
- License covers one Mac
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