ScreenFlowy or Screen Studio: which should you choose?

Both are Mac screen recorders that zoom in on your clicks automatically, and both can style the frame, record an iPhone and export 4K at 60 fps. The biggest difference is how you pay. ScreenFlowy is a free download with every recording and editing feature included: 480p and 720p exports are free forever, and Pro, a one-time $49.99, unlocks 1080p and up, plus GIF. Screen Studio is subscription-only, at $29 a month or $9 a month billed yearly, and its one-time licence is no longer sold. ScreenFlowy is also a native Mac app built with Swift, while Screen Studio is built on Electron (web technology). If you’d rather not subscribe, and want 3D camera moves and webcam background removal with no green screen, choose ScreenFlowy; if you’re used to a subscription, or still on an Intel Mac, you can stay with Screen Studio.

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

Choose ScreenFlowy if you…

Don’t want a subscription: recording and editing are all free, and HD exports are a one-time purchase
Want 3D camera moves: every click automatically becomes a shot with tilt and perspective
Need to remove your webcam background without a green screen, then blur or replace it
Care about privacy: no account, with recording, editing and export all on your Mac and nothing uploaded
Need a multilingual interface: the app comes in 15 languages
Want a native Mac app: built with Swift just for macOS, using Apple silicon’s hardware acceleration to record and export

Side by side

	ScreenFlowy	Screen Studio
Price	Free download; 480p and 720p exports free forever; 1080p and up, and GIF, need Pro: a one-time $49.99	Subscription: $29 a month, or $9 a month billed yearly; one-time licence discontinued
Where to get it	Mac App Store	Sold on its website; not on the Mac App Store
System requirements	macOS 14 or later, Apple silicon only	macOS 13.1 or later; Apple silicon, or some Intel Macs from 2018 or later
How it’s built	Native Mac app, built with Swift	Built on Electron (web technology)
Interface languages	15 languages	Not stated on their site
Account and uploads	No account, nothing uploaded	Recordings saved and processed on your Mac; cloud features such as share links are optional
Auto zoom on clicks	Yes	Yes
3D camera moves (tilt, perspective)	Made automatically from clicks; switch any to 2D on the timeline	Not mentioned on their site
Adjust camera moves by hand	Change position, length and style on the timeline	Add and adjust them manually
Cursor styling	Style, size, click effects and sounds, hide when idle	Smooth movement, click sounds, hidden cursor and more
Show the shortcuts you press	Yes	Yes
Webcam background removal (no green screen)	Blur or replace the background, plus Portrait and Studio Light	New in version 4.0, currently in beta
Switch webcam layouts at any time	Yes	Yes
Background, padding, corners, shadow	Yes	Yes
Record an iPhone (over a cable)	Yes	Yes
Change aspect ratio after recording (wide, vertical, square)	Yes	Yes
Cut out sections	Yes	Yes
Teleprompter	Shown while you record	Not mentioned on their site
Export	MP4 up to 4K at 60 fps, plus GIF	MP4 up to 4K at 60 fps, plus GIF
Separate raw-track export	Webcam, microphone and system audio, each as its own file	Raw footage can be extracted from a project

✓ means supported, 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: a subscription, or a one-time purchase

ScreenFlowy is a free download, with every recording and editing feature included. Video exports at 480p and 720p are free forever, with no watermark; exporting at 1080p, 2K, 4K or original size, or any GIF, means unlocking Pro: a one-time $49.99 that’s yours for good, not a subscription.

Screen Studio is subscription-only: $29 a month paid monthly, or the equivalent of $9 a month paid yearly, with every feature in every plan. A one-time licence was sold in the past, but it’s no longer available to new buyers; students and teachers get 40% off.

How they’re built: a native app, or web technology

ScreenFlowy is a native app built with Swift specifically for macOS, and it uses Apple silicon’s hardware acceleration to record and export.

Screen Studio is built on Electron: the official installer for version 4.0.4 carries the full Electron framework, in other words a whole Chromium web engine packaged inside the app.

Camera moves: both follow your clicks, ScreenFlowy adds 3D

Both note where you click and build camera moves automatically once you stop recording, and both let you add and adjust moves by hand.

ScreenFlowy turns every click into a shot: it pushes in on what you clicked, follows when the cursor travels, and pulls back to the full view when you stop interacting. Each shot can be a steady 2D zoom or a 3D move with tilt and perspective, and you can change it on the timeline at any time. Screen Studio has standard zooms, and version 4.0 added a magnifier effect; its official site doesn’t mention 3D tilting camera moves.

Webcam: cutout and backgrounds

ScreenFlowy records your webcam to its own track, so you can change its shape, position and size after the take. Without a green screen, it lifts you out of the room, then blurs the background or swaps it for a built-in backdrop or an image of your own, while Portrait and Studio Light soften the look.

Screen Studio can also adjust the webcam’s position and shape and switch layouts at any time; version 4.0 added webcam background removal (currently in beta), face tracking and colour grading.

Editing and recording: reframe after the take

After recording, ScreenFlowy can switch between wide, vertical and square in one click, and the background, recording and webcam fall into place on their own. Drag an edge to crop away what you don’t need, then add a Spotlight, Mosaic or Magnifier mask to light up the key detail, enlarge small text or hide anything private. The webcam, microphone and system audio can also be exported as separate raw files. And while you record, a teleprompter lets you talk to camera without memorising your script.

Screen Studio also supports cutting, changing the aspect ratio and adjusting zooms by hand.

Privacy and system

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.

Screen Studio also saves and processes recordings on your computer, and its official site says recording data isn’t sent to its servers; cloud features such as share links are optional, and basic usage data is collected by default but can be turned off. It needs macOS 13.1 or later and supports Apple silicon and some Intel Macs from 2018 or later; its official site doesn’t say which interface languages it offers.

Common questions

Can ScreenFlowy replace Screen Studio?

Yes. Camera moves that follow your clicks, a styled frame, webcam and iPhone recording: ScreenFlowy does it all without a subscription, and adds 3D camera moves and webcam background removal with no green screen.

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 Screen Studio cost?

It’s $29 a month paid monthly, or the equivalent of $9 a month paid yearly, with every feature in every plan; the one-time licence is no longer sold to new buyers. Check Screen Studio’s official site for current prices.

Is Screen Studio a native Mac app?

No. Screen Studio is built on Electron (web technology), and its official installer carries the full Electron framework. ScreenFlowy is a native app built with Swift specifically for macOS.

Can both record an iPhone?

Yes: just connect the iPhone to your Mac with a cable. Screen Studio’s official site notes that iPhone and iPad recordings don’t zoom automatically; in ScreenFlowy, too, you place each camera move yourself when you record an iPhone.

Do they support Intel Macs?

ScreenFlowy supports only Macs with Apple silicon. Screen Studio supports Apple silicon, as well as some Intel Macs from 2018 or later.

Sources

Screen Studio is a trademark of its owner. ScreenFlowy is not affiliated with Screen Studio 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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