ScreenFlowy or FocuSee: which should you choose?

ScreenFlowy and FocuSee are both screen recorders that zoom in on your clicks automatically, and both have 3D camera moves, webcam background removal, iPhone recording and a teleprompter. The difference is how far free takes you. ScreenFlowy is a free download: 480p and 720p exports are free forever, with no watermark, and Pro, a one-time $49.99, unlocks 1080p and up, plus GIF. FocuSee’s free trial exports just one video; after that, it’s a yearly subscription (from $49.99 a year) or a one-time $199.99 for version 2.x. If you want to use it free for the long run, with no account to sign up for, choose ScreenFlowy; if you need the same app on Windows too, you can choose FocuSee.

Facts checked on 8 October 2026 · Each app’s official site has the final word on prices and features

Choose ScreenFlowy if you…

Want to use it free for the long run: unlimited 480p and 720p exports, with no watermark
Don’t want a subscription: HD exports come with Pro, a one-time $49.99
Don’t want to sign up for an account, and want recording, editing and export done on your Mac
Need a multilingual interface: the app comes in 15 languages

Side by side

	ScreenFlowy	FocuSee
Price	Free download; 480p and 720p exports free forever; 1080p and up, and GIF, need Pro: a one-time $49.99	Free trial exports one video; yearly subscription from $49.99 a year, or a one-time $199.99 for version 2.x
System requirements	macOS 14 or later, Apple silicon only	Windows and Mac; macOS 10.15 or later, Apple silicon and Intel
Interface languages	15 languages	9 languages
Account	No account, nothing uploaded	Sign-in required to activate
Auto zoom on clicks	Yes	Yes
3D camera moves (tilt, perspective)	Made automatically from clicks; switch any to 2D on the timeline	Yes
Cursor styling	Style, size, click effects and sounds, hide when idle	Yes
Show the shortcuts you press	Yes	Yes
Webcam background removal (no green screen)	No green screen; blur or replace the background	Yes
Background, padding, corners, shadow	Yes	Yes
Record an iPhone (over a cable)	Yes	Yes
Change aspect ratio after recording	Wide, vertical or square in one click	Yes
Teleprompter	Shown while you record	Yes
Export	MP4 up to 4K at 60 fps, plus GIF	MP4 and GIF; 4K at 60 fps is paid
Separate raw-track export	Webcam, microphone and system audio, each as its own file	Source files can be extracted

✓ means supported, — means not available, and a half circle means partly. “Not mentioned on their site” only means their official site doesn’t say so; the app may still have the feature.

Price: how far free takes you

ScreenFlowy is a free download, with every recording and editing feature included; video exports at 480p and 720p are free forever, unlimited and without a watermark. Exporting at 1080p, 2K, 4K or original size, or any GIF, needs Pro: a one-time $49.99, not a subscription.

FocuSee offers a free trial that lets you try the standard features and export one video. Regular use means a yearly subscription from $49.99 a year, or a monthly one; there’s also a one-time $199.99 licence, limited to FocuSee version 2.x.

Features: both are well equipped

Both build camera moves from your clicks automatically, and both have 3D camera moves, cursor styling, keystroke display, webcam background removal, iPhone recording, aspect ratio switching and a teleprompter: plenty for product demos and tutorials.

ScreenFlowy’s camera moves follow real physics, and each one can be set to 2D or 3D on the timeline. Your webcam records to its own track, so you can change its shape and position after the take, while Portrait and Studio Light soften the look.

Privacy, system and languages

ScreenFlowy needs no account: recording, editing and export all happen on your Mac, and nothing is uploaded. Its interface comes in 15 languages, and it needs macOS 14 or later on a Mac with Apple silicon.

FocuSee requires signing in to activate; recordings are saved locally by default, with cloud upload optional. It runs on both Windows and Mac, the Mac version needs macOS 10.15 or later, and its interface comes in several languages.

Common questions

Can ScreenFlowy replace FocuSee?

Yes. Automatic camera moves, 3D camera moves, webcam background removal, iPhone recording and a teleprompter: ScreenFlowy has them all, and its free version keeps exporting 480p and 720p, with no account to sign up for.

Is ScreenFlowy free?

It’s a free download, with every recording and editing feature included, and 480p and 720p exports are free forever, with no watermark. Exporting at 1080p and up, or as a GIF, needs Pro: a one-time $49.99, not a subscription.

How much does FocuSee cost?

The free trial exports one video; after that, a yearly subscription starts at $49.99 a year, or a one-time $199.99 buys version 2.x. Check FocuSee’s official site for current prices.

Do both work on Windows?

FocuSee has a Windows version. ScreenFlowy is Mac-only, made just for macOS.

Sources

FocuSee is a trademark of its owner. ScreenFlowy is not affiliated with FocuSee or its developer. This page is based on information published on both apps’ official sites, checked on 8 October 2026; prices and features may change, so the official sites have the final word. If you spot a mistake, please write to [email protected] and we’ll correct it as soon as we can.

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