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Insights Capture vs Steam
Both stand on game 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 Windows
Choose Insights Capture if you play on Windows and want automatic recording, replay, editing, and in-app sharing. Look elsewhere if you need a platform beyond Windows or if the Basic plan's 5 GB of active storage is insufficient.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Steam brings game discovery, social features, and mod sharing together at no charge for the service itself. Remember that content is licensed, game prices vary, and access may depend on an account, client, and internet connection.
Visit SteamThe facts
| Insights Capture | Steam | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Silver (yearly): $328 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 13 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Steam |
| Website | insights.gg | store.steampowered.com |
| On game recording software | #19 of 30 | #15 of 30 |
Insights Capture: what it does well
- Captures more than 10,000 PC games.
- Automatically records matches and bookmarks key events.
- Trims, cuts, merges, and creates highlight videos.
- Shares clips to Discord, YouTube, or TikTok in-app.
- Version 3 runs without Overwolf.
What to know first
- Available for Windows only.
- Basic includes 5 GB of active storage.
- Game event support is listed for 45 or more games.
Steam: what it does well
- Catalog includes nearly 30,000 games.
- Text and voice chat support friends and groups.
- Workshop offers mods and cosmetics for nearly 1,000 games.
- Mobile app includes shopping and account protection.
What to know first
- Game and content prices vary.
- Use may require an account, client, and internet connection.
- Users under 13 may not subscribe.
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