Side by side
AfterCut vs OpenScreen Studio
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 plan Mac
AfterCut combines capture, editing, captions, and high-resolution export in one Mac application. Its free mode previews work, while exporting depends on the lifetime license.
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OpenScreen Studio provides focused recording and editing tools at no cost, with privacy and source-availability benefits. Check the macOS requirements and Gatekeeper behavior before installing.
Visit OpenScreen StudioThe facts
| AfterCut | OpenScreen Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | AfterCut License: $29, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | OpenScreen Studio |
| Website | aftercut.studio | oss.glyphsoftware.org |
| On screen recording software | #68 of 131 | #72 of 131 |
AfterCut: what it does well
- Records screens, windows, regions, microphones, and webcams
- Exports MP4, GIF, or WebM up to 4K 60fps
- On-device captions and automatic audio leveling
- Lifetime updates included with license
- Workspace provides links and timestamped comments
What to know first
- Exporting finished videos requires a license
- Requires macOS 14 or later
- No free plan is listed
- Cloud features require users to choose uploads
OpenScreen Studio: what it does well
- Free and open source
- No telemetry or account required
- Automatic zoom follows clicks
- Exports MP4 or GIF
- Separate system and microphone tracks
What to know first
- macOS only
- Recording path requires macOS 15 or later
- Release builds are not notarized
- Gatekeeper may warn on first launch
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