Hosaka Studio alternative
The Hosaka Studio alternative that runs in Chrome
Hosaka Studio brought polished screen recordings to Linux as a native app. Glidecast gets there from the browser: the same extension works on Linux, Windows, Mac and ChromeOS, and its free plan has no time limit.
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Glidecast or Hosaka Studio?
Choose Glidecast if
- You switch between Linux and other systems, or work with a team on Windows and Mac
- You want to start free, without a trial period
- You record web apps and need sensitive data blurred automatically
- You want a smooth cursor with a ripple on each click
Choose Hosaka Studio if
- You want a native Linux app with X11 and Wayland support
- You record desktop apps more than browser tabs
- You prefer to pay once, from $39
Glidecast vs Hosaka Studio, side by side
| Feature | Glidecast | Hosaka Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Chrome extension: Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS | Linux app (X11 and Wayland) |
| Paid plan | €6/month or €59/year; €49, then €69, once (founder licence) | $39 once (Pro), or $79 once (Lifetime) |
| Free plan | Yes: recording and editing, 720p export with a small watermark | 7-day free trial |
| Auto-zoom on clicks | Yes, free | ✓ |
| Smooth cursor | Yes, with a ripple on clicks | — |
| Automatic captions | Yes, on your computer | Yes, on your computer |
| Blur sensitive data | Yes, automatic, remembered per site | — |
| Webcam background | Blur or colour behind you | Background removal or blur |
| Where recordings live | On your computer only | Runs on your computer; can publish to YouTube, S3 or R2 |
A dash means the product’s own pages do not list it.
Why people look for a Hosaka Studio alternative
- It is paid after a 7-day free trial: $39 once, or $79 for the Lifetime plan.
- It only runs on Linux.
- Its page lists no cursor smoothing and no blur of sensitive data.
Glidecast and the 5 main alternatives
| Feature | Glidecast | Screen Studio | Loom | Awesome Screenshot | Screenity | Cursorful |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Chrome extension: Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS | Mac app only | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Chrome extension | Chrome extension, open source | Chrome extension; Mac and Windows apps with Pro |
| Paid plan | €6/month or €59/year; €49, then €69, once (founder licence) | $29/month, or $9/month billed yearly | $18 per user/month (Business) | $6/month billed yearly, or $8 monthly (Professional) | $10/month (Pro) | $79 once per seat (Pro) |
| Free plan | Yes: recording and editing, 720p export with a small watermark | No free plan listed | 25 videos, 5 minutes each, 720p | 20 cloud recordings in 720p; local ones up to 5 minutes | Yes; recordings stay on your device | Non-commercial use: 1080p, no watermark; exports without microphone, camera or captions |
| Auto-zoom on clicks | Yes, free | ✓ | — | — | Pro editor | Yes, free, in the browser |
| Smooth cursor | Yes, with a ripple on clicks | ✓ | — | — | Spotlight | Pro desktop app |
| Automatic captions | Yes, on your computer | Optional, in the cloud | AI titles and summaries | — | — | Pro, on your computer |
| Blur sensitive data | Yes, automatic, remembered per site | Fixed masks | Business plan and up | — | Live blur while recording | Blur regions set in the editor |
| Webcam background | Blur or colour behind you | Cut-out and backgrounds | Virtual backgrounds | — | — | Blur or removal (Pro) |
| Where recordings live | On your computer only | On your Mac; share links upload | In Loom’s cloud | Its cloud, or your computer | Your device; cloud with Pro | On your computer; optional cloud links |
A dash means the product’s own pages do not list it.
Questions
Does Glidecast work on Linux?
Yes. Glidecast is a Chrome extension, so it runs on Linux as well as Windows, Mac and ChromeOS, with nothing else to install.
Are captions made on my computer?
Yes, with both: Hosaka Studio transcribes locally with Whisper, and Glidecast transcribes in your browser. Your audio is not uploaded.
How much does Glidecast cost?
Free to start, with recording and editing. Pro is €6 a month or €59 a year: no watermark, exports up to 4K at 60 fps and your logo.
Competitor facts come from their own websites, read between 2 and 11 November 2026; prices are theirs, in their currency, and may have changed since. Hosaka Studio, Screen Studio, Loom, Awesome Screenshot, Screenity and Cursorful are trademarks of their owners. Glidecast is not affiliated with them.
Sources: Hosaka Studio · Screen Studio · Loom · Awesome Screenshot · Screenity · Cursorful