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Best ScreenFlow alternatives
We put ScreenFlow head to head with the 6 closest rivals we have tested, so you can switch on evidence, not a hunch.
Where ScreenFlow can fall short
6 alternatives worth your time
DaVinci Resolve
4.7 out of 54.7Hollywood-grade editing and color, free.
Unlike ScreenFlow, DaVinci Resolve ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Loom
4.6 out of 54.6Quick screen and camera recordings to share.
Unlike ScreenFlow, Loom ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Descript
4.5 out of 54.5Edit video and audio by editing the transcript.
Unlike ScreenFlow, Descript ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
CapCut
4.4 out of 54.4Free, powerful video editing for social.
Unlike ScreenFlow, CapCut ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Riverside
4.4 out of 54.4Studio-quality remote podcast and video recording.
Unlike ScreenFlow, Riverside ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Camtasia
4.2 out of 54.2Screen recording and editing for tutorials.
Camtasia edges out ScreenFlow in our testing, scoring 4.2 to 4.1 overall.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
ScreenFlow vs the alternatives
| Tool | Our score | From | Free tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | $169 once | No | Polished screen recording for Mac. | |
| 4.7 | Free | Yes | Hollywood-grade editing and color, free. | |
| 4.6 | $15/mo | Yes | Quick screen and camera recordings to share. | |
| 4.5 | $24/mo | Yes | Edit video and audio by editing the transcript. | |
| 4.4 | Free | Yes | Free, powerful video editing for social. | |
| 4.4 | $15/mo | Yes | Studio-quality remote podcast and video recording. | |
| 4.2 | $179.88/yr | No | Screen recording and editing for tutorials. |
Switch to DaVinci Resolve
Unlike ScreenFlow, DaVinci Resolve ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it. It is the ScreenFlow alternative we recommend first for most people.
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