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Awesome Screenshot vs BetterCapture
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 ExtensioniPhoneMac+2
Awesome Screenshot combines capture, annotation, OCR, and recording across browser extensions and listed apps. Its free plan has clear usage and feature limits, while paid plans raise some of those limits.
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Free plan Mac
BetterCapture offers a free, local macOS recorder with broad audio, codec, transparency, and automation controls. Its main constraint is the recent macOS requirement, alongside permissions for the recording sources you use.
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| Awesome Screenshot | BetterCapture | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $5 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | awesomescreenshot.com | bettercapture.app |
| On screen recording software | #51 of 131 | #55 of 131 |
Awesome Screenshot: what it does well
- Captures full-page screenshots and extracts OCR text.
- Exports screenshots as PNG, JPG, or PDF.
- Records screen and camera.
- Windows app offers cloud or local recording storage.
What to know first
- Free plan limits advanced annotation and recording features.
- Free plan allows up to 20 recordings.
- Free recordings are limited to 720p.
- Professional costs $8 a month when billed monthly.
BetterCapture: what it does well
- Completely free with no premium tiers
- Records system and microphone audio together
- Supports ProRes 4444, HEVC, and H.264
- Stores recordings locally
- Open source under the MIT License
What to know first
- Requires macOS 15.2 Sequoia or later
- Screen Recording permission is required
- Microphone and Camera permissions are optional but needed for those features
- Available on macOS only
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