Medal

Medal is a gameplay recording and clip-sharing app for Windows PCs, iOS and Android. It offers instant replay and multiple recording modes, with capture resolution up to 4K and 144fps; 60fps is enabled by default. On Windows, users can set clips to 15 seconds, 60 seconds, 10 minutes or an entire session. Recording supports NVIDIA, AMD and Intel GPU acceleration, as well as CPU recording, while game, microphone and Discord audio can be balanced or muted separately. Webcam overlays are supported, and clips receive links for sharing. Medal is free on PC and mobile, with optional Premium features. Premium supports full original-quality uploads, including 4K recordings, plus cloud library backup, longer clip uploads, auto-generated subtitles and removable watermarks. It also provides an ad-free experience, with some programmatic and platform placements excluded. Premium costs $9.99 per month, or $7.99 per month with an annual subscription. Medal is made by a company headquartered in Naarden, Netherlands.

Medal covers gameplay capture and clip sharing across desktop and mobile, with several recording and audio options. Premium adds upload, storage and editing features at a stated monthly or annual rate.

Medal suits gamers who want to capture gameplay on Windows, iOS or Android and share clips by link. Premium may suit users who want original-quality uploads, cloud backup or subtitle tools.

Overview

Medal brings gameplay recording and clip sharing together for players who move between a Windows PC and a phone. It is a strong fit for capturing and quickly sharing moments without building a separate editing or hosting workflow. The catch is that original-quality uploads and a cloud-backed library sit behind Premium.

Key features

Capture can cover 15 seconds, 60 seconds, 10 minutes or a whole session, so players can choose between a quick highlight and a longer record. Medal supports up to 4K and 144fps, with 60fps enabled by default; that ceiling is useful for high-resolution or high-frame-rate recording, but Premium is required to upload recordings at full original quality, including 4K.

On Windows, recording supports NVIDIA, AMD and Intel GPU acceleration as well as CPU recording, and Medal supports H.264, H.265, HEVC and AV1. The stated 100–400MB RAM impact is a useful planning point for players watching system resources, though it is not a guarantee of performance on every PC. Multi-track controls let users balance or mute game, microphone and Discord audio separately, and webcam overlays add a face-cam option.

Instant share links make clips straightforward to pass along. Watermark-free video is supported; Premium also makes removable watermarks available. Its editor includes unlimited auto-generated subtitles for Premium subscribers. Premium can back up a full library to cloud storage and resume interrupted backups, which is valuable for players building an archive rather than sharing occasional clips.

Pricing

Medal is free on PC and mobile, with optional Premium features. The Free plan is the sensible starting point for capturing and sharing without a subscription, but original-quality uploads, unlimited cloud storage, unlimited clip upload length and Premium editing features require a paid plan.

Premium costs $9.99 a month on a monthly subscription, or $7.99 a month billed at that rate with an annual subscription. Both paid options include removable watermarks, auto-generated subtitles, full original-quality uploads, unlimited cloud storage, unlimited clip upload length and an ad-free experience. The ad-free promise excludes certain programmatic and platform placements. Monthly billing costs more per month; annual billing lowers the monthly rate but commits the subscriber to an annual subscription.

Platforms

Medal supports Windows 10 or later on desktop, plus iOS and Android on mobile. The Windows requirement rules out older Windows systems, while phone support gives users a way to capture and share beyond the desktop. The listed platform support does not include macOS or Linux.

Who it's for

Medal suits gamers who want flexible capture lengths, separate game and voice audio controls, and quick clip sharing across desktop and mobile. It is especially compelling for players who will use Premium's original-quality uploads, cloud backup or editing tools. Someone who only needs local recording, or who requires macOS or Linux support, should consider another option.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Capture options span short highlights to full sessions, with support up to 4K and 144fps.
• Pros: Separate game, microphone and Discord audio controls help keep recordings balanced without mixing everything into one track.
• Pros: Free access on PC and mobile, plus instant share links and watermark-free video, makes basic clip sharing accessible without Premium.
• Cons: Full original-quality uploads, including 4K, and unlimited cloud storage are paid features.
• Cons: Annual Premium costs less per month but requires an annual subscription; the ad-free experience also has stated exclusions.
• Cons: Desktop support is limited to Windows 10 or later, excluding players who need a macOS or Linux client.

Alternatives

Game recording software is a useful starting point for comparing this category. Choose OBS Studio instead if you want free recording with no watermarks or usage limitations, commercial use, and support for Linux, macOS and Windows. SteelSeries Moments is another free Windows option. Consider Outplayed if its hosting plans suit your needs: Core includes three months of Outplayed.tv hosting, while Premium includes unlimited hosting and additional presentation features.

NVIDIA ShadowPlay is a free Windows alternative for users with a supported GPU and GeForce driver 551.52 or later. Bandicam offers freemium recording on Windows, macOS, Linux and the web. Streamlabs Highlighter may suit players already using Streamlabs Desktop who want automated gameplay highlight detection and clip editing and export. Segra is a free, open-source option for Linux and Windows with game recording and replay-buffer features. Steam is a broader free gaming platform available on desktop and mobile.

Verdict

Medal is a strong choice for gamers who want flexible Windows capture, distinct audio controls and fast clip sharing, with mobile support for extending that workflow. Its free tier covers the basics, but players who need full-quality uploads, a backed-up library or unlimited clip uploads should budget for Premium. Look elsewhere if you need Linux or macOS desktop support, or want those cloud features without a subscription.