Screenify Studio alternative
The Screenify Studio alternative for Windows, in Chrome
Screenify Studio makes product demos on the Mac, with auto-zoom on clicks and captions written on your computer. Glidecast gives the same kind of demo on any computer that runs Chrome, and blurs sensitive data while you record.
Try Glidecast freeFree plan, no time limit. No account. Nothing uploaded.
Glidecast or Screenify Studio?
Choose Glidecast if
- You work on Windows or Linux
- You want captions in the free plan
- You record client accounts and need sensitive data blurred automatically
- You prefer €6 a month or €59 a year to a one-time $149
Choose Screenify Studio if
- You are on a Mac and want a native app
- You prefer to pay once
- You record desktop apps more than browser tabs
Glidecast vs Screenify Studio, side by side
| Feature | Glidecast | Screenify Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Chrome extension: Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS | Mac app (Apple Silicon, macOS 13 or later) |
| Paid plan | €6/month or €59/year; €49, then €69, once (founder licence) | $149 once (Pro) or $249 once (Pro+) |
| Free plan | Yes: recording and editing, 720p export with a small watermark | Yes: 1080p exports up to 5 minutes, with a watermark |
| Auto-zoom on clicks | Yes, free | ✓ |
| Smooth cursor | Yes, with a ripple on clicks | ✓ |
| Automatic captions | Yes, on your computer | Pro, on your computer |
| Blur sensitive data | Yes, automatic, remembered per site | — |
| Webcam background | Blur or colour behind you | Background removal (Pro) |
| Where recordings live | On your computer only | On your Mac; cloud for sharing (Pro) |
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Why people look for a Screenify Studio alternative
- It only runs on Macs with Apple Silicon and macOS 13 or later.
- Its free plan exports in 1080p, up to 5 minutes, with a watermark; captions are in Pro.
- Its paid plans cost $149 or $249, once.
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 |
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Questions
Is there a Screenify Studio for Windows?
Not yet: its site lists Windows and Linux on its roadmap, with a waitlist. Glidecast runs in Chrome, so it works on Windows today.
Is Screenify Studio the same as Screenify?
No. Screenify is a free Windows and Mac recorder made by iMobie; Screenify Studio is a separate Mac app for product demos.
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. Screenify Studio, Screen Studio, Loom, Awesome Screenshot, Screenity and Cursorful are trademarks of their owners. Glidecast is not affiliated with them.
Sources: Screenify Studio · Screen Studio · Loom · Awesome Screenshot · Screenity · Cursorful