OBS StudioRecord screen-and-camera tutorials to local video files.
Free open-source desktop app; no recording cap. Local hardware and storage required.
Files & utilities
ScreenToGif
Free optionOpen sourceLocal
Record your screen, webcam or drawing board and edit the captured frames.
What you can use it for
Record your screen, webcam or drawing board and edit the captured frames.
- Powerful frame-by-frame editor with text, watermarks, transitions and keystrokes.
- Export to GIF, APNG, WebP, MP4, and image frames with no watermark.
Workflow coverage and comparison notes
Capture, trim, and annotate screen recordings and webcam clips locally without a Loom subscription. Cloud video hosting and team sharing are not included.
Before you switch
Windows only; no cloud hosting or instant link sharing.
Alternatives to these paid apps
Each comparison covers the workflow described above, rather than every paid feature.
