Best Screen Recording Software in 2026
Updated
In short: ScreenPal is ranked #1 of 127 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Loom and Zight. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Loom. The lowest first paid tier on this page is EaseUS RecExperts at $0.48/mo.
For tutorials, walkthroughs, or presentations, screen recording software can differ in the sources it captures and the limits it places on recording. Compared on maximum video quality and max recording length, the options also vary in microphone, system audio, and webcam recording. Supported platforms can help you assess device fit, while free plans and paid-from pricing provide further points of comparison. ScreenPal, Loom, and Zight are among the tools included, along with Vmaker and Jumpshare. Consider how long your recordings may be and which audio or video inputs you need, then weigh those requirements against the listed platform and plan details.
127 screen recording software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 ScreenPal iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7$4/mo Webcam recording: YesSystem audio: YesMicrophone recording: Yes
- 2 Loom iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7$18/mo Webcam recording: YesSystem audio: YesMicrophone recording: Yes
- 3 Zight iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4Free Webcam recording: YesSystem audio: YesMicrophone recording: Yes
- 4 Vmaker iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2$24/mo Webcam recording: YesSystem audio: YesMicrophone recording: Yes
- 5 Kommodo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2$9/mo Webcam recording: Yes
- 6 Jumpshare iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2Free Webcam recording: Yes
- 7 Weet iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$24/mo Webcam recording: YesMicrophone recording: Yes
- 8 ScreenFlow iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5$199/mo Webcam recording: YesSystem audio: YesMicrophone recording: Yes
- 9 Screen Recording App iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 Webcam recording: YesSystem audio: YesMicrophone recording: Yes
- 10 Awesome Screenshot iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$5/mo
- 11 Cap No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2$2.42/mo
- 12 Screencastify No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2$7/mo Webcam recording: YesSystem audio: YesMicrophone recording: Yes
- 13 OBS Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1Free
- 14 Dadan No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1$8/mo Webcam recording: YesSystem audio: YesMicrophone recording: Yes
- 15 Claap iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1€29/mo Webcam recording: YesSystem audio: YesMicrophone recording: Yes
- 16 EaseUS RecExperts No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$0.48/mo Webcam recording: YesSystem audio: YesMicrophone recording: Yes
- 17 ClipCast No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$5/mo Webcam recording: YesSystem audio: YesMicrophone recording: Yes
- 18 Screenflick iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$20/mo Webcam recording: YesSystem audio: YesMicrophone recording: Yes
- 19 Podsplice Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$29/mo
- 20 OpenScreen No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Webcam recording: YesSystem audio: YesMicrophone recording: Yes
- 21 FlashBack No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$3.25/mo Webcam recording: YesSystem audio: YesMicrophone recording: Yes
- 22 Flonnect Presentation Recorder No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$12/mo Webcam recording: Yes
- 23 ScreenApp AI Meeting Notes iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$19/mo
- 24 vosso No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free Webcam recording: YesSystem audio: YesMicrophone recording: Yes
- 25 ScreenRec No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$8.32/mo Webcam recording: YesSystem audio: YesMicrophone recording: Yes
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Webcam recording | System audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ScreenPal | 9.7 | Free plan | $4/mo | Yes | $4/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | Loom | 9.7 | Free plan | $18/mo | Yes | $18/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | Zight | 9.4 | Free plan | — | Yes | $9.95/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | Vmaker | 9.2 | Free plan | $24/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | Kommodo | 9.2 | Free plan | $9/mo | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Jumpshare | 9.2 | Free plan | — | Yes | $12/user/mo | Yes | — |
| 7 | Weet | 9.0 | Free plan | $24/mo | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | ScreenFlow | 8.5 | No | $199/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | Screen Recording App | 8.5 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | Awesome Screenshot | 8.3 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 11 | Cap | 8.2 | Free plan | $2.42/mo | Yes | $8.16/user/mo | — | — |
| 12 | Screencastify | 8.2 | Free plan | $7/mo | Yes | $7/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | OBS Studio | 8.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 14 | Dadan | 8.1 | Free plan | $8/mo | Yes | $8/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 15 | Claap | 8.1 | No | €29/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 16 | EaseUS RecExperts | 7.9 | Free plan | $0.48/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 17 | ClipCast | 7.9 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 18 | Screenflick | 7.9 | No | $20/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 19 | Podsplice | 7.9 | No | $29/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 20 | OpenScreen | 7.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 21 | FlashBack | 7.8 | Free plan | $3.25/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 22 | Flonnect Presentation Recorder | 7.8 | Free plan | $12/mo | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 23 | ScreenApp AI Meeting Notes | 7.8 | Free plan | $19/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 24 | vosso | 7.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 25 | ScreenRec | 7.7 | Free plan | $8.32/mo | Yes | $8.32/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which screen recording software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
ScreenPal is ranked #1 of 127 with a score of 9.7. Loom is second and Zight third.
How many of these have a free plan?
20 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, EaseUS RecExperts has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.48/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.