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Vmaker

Vmaker · Palo Alto, California, United States · founded 2020

What it is

Vmaker is a screen and webcam recording app for iOS, macOS, and Windows, with Chrome extension support also listed. It can record webcam video, system audio, and microphone audio, with a maximum video quality of 4K. The free plan is listed as free and includes 5 GB of storage, screen recordings up to 1 minute, and 20 minutes of subtitles per month. Starter costs $24 a month and includes 10 video downloads per month, recordings up to 30 minutes, and 60 minutes of subtitles per month. Teams costs $39 a month and includes 30 downloads monthly, recordings up to 4 hours, and 120 minutes of subtitles per month. Both paid plans list a 10 GB or 120-minute maximum upload length. Enterprise pricing is custom; listed terms include unlimited screen recording, enhanced security and compliance, dedicated account support, and comprehensive training and onboarding. Vmaker is identified as its maker, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The pricing note says paid plans start at $18/mo billed annually, while the listed Starter and Teams prices are monthly.

For and against

For

  • Records webcam, system audio, and microphone audio.
  • Maximum video quality is 4K.
  • Free plan includes 5 GB of storage.
  • Teams allows recordings up to 4 hours.
  • Enterprise lists unlimited screen recording.

Against

  • Free screen recordings are limited to 1 minute.
  • Free subtitles are limited to 20 minutes monthly.
  • Starter costs $24 a month.
  • Teams costs $39 a month.

The verdict

Vmaker supports screen and webcam recording across its listed platforms, with plan limits that vary for recording length, downloads, storage, and subtitles. The free plan is particularly limited to one-minute recordings; paid prices are listed monthly for Starter and Teams.

Who it suits

Vmaker suits people recording screens or webcams who need system audio or microphone audio, including those seeking a free plan or 4K video quality. The plan limits may help users compare recording length, storage, downloads, and subtitle allowances.

Plans and prices

Free

Free

600 long-to-short AI credits · 5 GB or 120 min upload · 20 min auto subtitles/month · 4 AI avatars

Starter

$18a month, billed yearly

10 video downloads/month · 10 social publishes/month · 2,000 long-to-short AI credits · 1080p export

Teams

$25a month, billed yearly

30 video downloads/month · 30 social publishes/month · 3,500 long-to-short AI credits · 2K export

Enterprise

Priced on request

custom pricing · 4K export · 3-hour export length · 50 GB or 3-hour upload

Every plan, in full

On the record

4K capture
The recorder supports screen and webcam recording at resolutions up to 4K.vmaker.com · read 21 Oct 2026
AI avatars
Paid tiers include AI avatar capacity, with the Teams plan listing up to 99 avatars.vmaker.com · read 21 Oct 2026
AI editing
Its automated editing includes trimming, captioning, reframing, formatting, transitions and enhancement tasks.vmaker.com · read 21 Oct 2026
AI subtitles
Vmaker automatically generates subtitles in more than 35 languages and offers over 100 translation languages.vmaker.com · read 21 Oct 2026
API and SDKs
No public Vmaker developer API or SDK documentation was found; the terms only describe an internal YouTube API client used for publishing.vmaker.com · read 21 Oct 2026
Cloud hosting
The Chrome extension stores recordings in Vmaker cloud hosting and provides shareable links and view tracking.chromewebstore.google.com · read 21 Oct 2026
Company relationship
Vmaker AI is part of the Animaker ecosystem and lists Animaker Inc as its maker.vmaker.com · read 21 Oct 2026
Documentation
The help center has sections for accounts, getting started, features, videos, plans, billing, security, troubleshooting, AI editing and AI avatars.support.vmaker.com · read 21 Oct 2026
Embedding
The tutorial center explains copying generated embed HTML to place a Vmaker video on a website.vmaker.com · read 21 Oct 2026
Encryption
Vmaker states that data is encrypted in transit and at rest, using TLS and AES-256 with AWS KMS-managed keys.vmaker.com · read 21 Oct 2026
Extension availability
The Chrome Web Store listing shows a Vmaker extension with version 6.1.0 updated July 27, 2026.chromewebstore.google.com · read 21 Oct 2026
Funding
Dealroom reports no known external funding for Animaker.app.dealroom.co · read 21 Oct 2026
Human support
Vmaker says support is unlimited and free, with queries answered by people rather than bots.vmaker.com · read 21 Oct 2026
Infrastructure
Customer systems and data are hosted on AWS regions us-west-2 and us-east-1 in multi-tenant data stores.vmaker.com · read 21 Oct 2026
Legal name
The terms identify the legal entity as Animaker, Inc., a Delaware corporation.vmaker.com · read 21 Oct 2026
Licence
The terms identify Vmaker as a service and product of Animaker Inc.; no open-source licence is stated.vmaker.com · read 21 Oct 2026
Limit: analytics
A G2 reviewer says video-view analytics do not show enough detail about where viewers stop watching.g2.com · read 21 Oct 2026
Limit: editing depth
Capterra reviewers say the editor can feel limited for captions, detailed timeline control, flexible exports and precise clipping.capterra.com · read 21 Oct 2026

The review

Vmaker is a cross-platform recorder for capturing screens, webcams, and audio. It suits individuals and teams producing demonstrations, walkthroughs, lessons, and video messages who can plan around fixed recording, download, storage, and subtitle allowances. Its combination of 4K capture and desktop, mobile, and browser coverage is compelling, but the free tier is too short for most complete presentations.

Overview

Vmaker records webcam video alongside system audio and microphone input, supporting Windows, macOS, iOS, and a Chrome extension. That makes it practical for presenters who switch between computers and phones or need a browser-based capture option. Recordings can reach 4K, giving polished footage enough resolution for detailed software demonstrations and on-camera explanations.

The trade-off is a quota-driven plan structure. Free is suitable for testing the workflow or making very brief clips, while regular use requires accepting limits on recording duration, downloads, storage, upload length, and subtitles. Vmaker is a better fit for defined projects than for a large, constantly exported video archive.

Key features

Screen, camera, and audio capture

Webcam, system-audio, and microphone recording are available together, so a single capture can show an application, the presenter, and narration. The 4K ceiling benefits product tours and instructional material where small interface details matter. Recording duration, however, varies sharply by plan: Free allows one minute, Starter 30 minutes, and Teams four hours.

Storage, uploads, and subtitles

Free provides 5 GB of storage and 20 subtitle minutes each month. Starter increases storage to 10 GB and subtitles to 60 minutes, while Teams retains 10 GB and raises subtitles to 120 minutes. Starter and Teams limit an upload to 10 GB or 120 minutes, whichever constraint is reached first. These allowances work for occasional or scheduled publishing, but teams producing many long videos will need to monitor usage closely.

Pricing

Vmaker uses a freemium model. The Free plan costs nothing, billed monthly, and includes 5 GB storage, one-minute screen recordings, and 20 subtitle minutes per month. It is mainly a way to make samples or validate whether Vmaker fits, not a practical tier for full-length meetings or tutorials.

Starter costs $24 a month, billed monthly. It includes 10 video downloads per month, 30-minute screen recordings, 10 GB or 120 minutes maximum upload length, and 60 subtitle minutes monthly. This is the sensible individual tier for bounded presentations, provided ten downloads and the 30-minute ceiling cover the workflow. Compared with Free, it removes the one-minute barrier but still makes frequent exporting and long sessions a planning exercise.

Teams costs $39 a month, billed monthly. It raises screen recording to four hours and downloads to 30 videos per month, while retaining the 10 GB or 120-minute upload limit and providing 120 subtitle minutes monthly. Teams is the stronger choice for collaborative or long-form production, although the download quota and upload ceiling still rule out unlimited distribution.

Enterprise has custom pricing. It offers unlimited screen recording, enhanced security and compliance, dedicated account support, and comprehensive training and onboarding. Organizations needing those assurances should request a quote; smaller users are unlikely to need this tier's service package.

Platforms

Vmaker supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and a Chrome extension. That spread covers the major desktop systems, iPhone and iPad workflows, and browser-based capture. Android is not among the supported platforms, so Android-first users should consider another recorder.

Who it's for

Choose Vmaker for product demos, lessons, walkthroughs, and async video messages when 4K quality, webcam narration, and multi-device access matter. Starter fits an individual who can keep recordings under 30 minutes and downloads under ten per month. Teams is better for organizations needing sessions up to four hours and a larger subtitle allowance. Free suits short tests or one-minute snippets only. Businesses requiring unlimited recording and stronger support should evaluate Enterprise pricing.

Pros and cons

  • Pro: Screen, webcam, system-audio, and microphone capture are combined, supporting complete narrated presentations.
  • Pro: 4K recording preserves detail for software interfaces and demonstrations.
  • Pro: Windows, macOS, iOS, and Chrome extension support accommodates mixed-device workflows.
  • Con: The Free plan's one-minute recording limit makes it unsuitable for normal tutorials or meetings.
  • Con: Starter and Teams restrict downloads, upload size or duration, and subtitle minutes, which can complicate high-volume publishing.
  • Con: Android support is absent from the listed platforms.

Alternatives

ScreenPal is the better pick when a free recording may run 15 minutes and you want Android, web, and Windows coverage; its Free plan also allows ten hosted videos and five video quizzes.

Loom is worth choosing for a free plan with 25 videos, five-minute screen recordings, and support for up to 50 members.

Zight suits users who prefer a free five-minute recording allowance with 1 GB storage, five video requests per month, and one included user.

Jumpshare is an alternative for browser and desktop coverage with a Plus plan priced at $12 a month.

Guidde is a fit for how-to videos, offering up to 25 videos, web capture, voiceover recording, and shareable links on its Free plan.

Kommodo is another freemium option for teams wanting a free Starter allowance of 15 videos for one user.

Wondershare DemoCreator is a paid alternative with cross-platform plans and a quarterly option priced at $29.99 a month.

Screen Recording App is the simplest free alternative, with no account, watermark, or built-in recorder time limit.

For broader category comparisons, see Screen Recording Software, AI Explainer Video Makers, AI Video Background Removers, Video Messaging Software, and AI Video Editors.

Verdict

Vmaker is a strong choice for individuals and teams that need 4K screen-and-webcam recording across desktop, iOS, and Chrome, and can stay within explicit quotas. Its main reason to choose is the combination of capture sources and broad platform support; its main reason to look elsewhere is the restrictive Free tier and continuing download, upload, and subtitle limits on paid plans.

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