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5 Best Screen Recording Apps in 2023 (Free & Paid)

By Alex • Updated Nov 5, 2022

There are a lot of great screen recording apps out there, but which ones are the best?

In this blog post, we'll take a look at the top 5 screen recording apps in 2023.

These apps offer some great features that will allow you to record your screen easily and efficiently. So, without further ado, let's get started!

The 5 best screen recording apps

1. Loom
2. OBS
3. Movavi
4. Screencastify
5. Camtasia

What makes a great screen recording app?

There are a lot of different screen recording apps on the market, so how do you choose the right one for you? The best way to decide is to think about what features are important to you. Here are some things we considered:

• Which platforms is the app available on?
• How easy is it to start a recording?
• Does the app come with advanced features such as easy video sharing?

1. Loom

• Available on: Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android
• Price: Free plan available
• User Ratings
• Capterra: 4.6 ★ (299+ ratings)
• G2: 4.7 ★ (862+ ratings)
• Advanced features: Cloud sharing

With Loom, you can record your screen, voice, and face to create an instantly shareable video in less time than it would take to type an email.

2. OBS

• Available on: Windows, Mac, Linux
• Price: Free
• User Ratings
• Capterra: 4.7 ★ (837+ ratings)
• G2: 4.6 ★ (110+ ratings)
• Advanced features: Multiple sources

Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming.

3. Movavi

• Available on: Windows, Mac
• Price: from $30/year
• User Ratings
• Capterra: 4.6 ★ (25+ ratings)
• G2: 4.5 ★ (50+ ratings)
• Advanced features: Scheduled recording

Looking for a screen recording software to work and study from home? Check out Movavi Screen Recorder for PC. Capture your screen with audio.

4. Screencastify

• Available on: Chrome
• Price: Free
• User Ratings
• Capterra: 4.5 ★ (133+ ratings)
• G2: 4.6 ★ (64+ ratings)
• Advanced features: Magic links

Millions of people use Screencastify to record, edit, and share videos.

5. Camtasia

• Available on: Windows, Mac
• Price: $300
• User Ratings
• Capterra: 4.6 ★ (194+ ratings)
• G2: 4.6 ★ (748+ ratings)
• Advanced features: All-in-one screen recorder and video editor

Camtasia makes it simple to record and create professional-looking videos on Windows and Mac.

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