ScreenFlowy or ScreenFlow: which should you choose?

ScreenFlowy and ScreenFlow are just one letter apart in name, but they’re apps from two different companies. ScreenFlow is Telestream’s professional screen recorder and editor, a one-time $199, suited to detailed multi-track editing. ScreenFlowy builds camera moves that follow your clicks the moment you stop recording, and sets up the background and webcam, with no keyframes to set by hand. It’s a free download; 480p and 720p exports are free forever, and Pro, a one-time $49.99, unlocks 1080p and up, plus GIF. If you want a polished video as soon as you stop recording, choose ScreenFlowy; if you need a full-featured professional editor, choose ScreenFlow.

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

Choose ScreenFlowy if you…

Want a polished video the moment you stop recording, with no keyframes to set by hand
Want a 2D or 3D camera move made automatically for every click
Want to start free: 480p and 720p exports are free forever
Need a multilingual interface: the app comes in 15 languages

Side by side

	ScreenFlowy	ScreenFlow
Price	Free download; 480p and 720p exports free forever; 1080p and up, and GIF, need Pro: a one-time $49.99	One-time $199; $199.99 on the Mac App Store
System requirements	macOS 14 or later, Apple silicon only	macOS 15 or 26; Apple silicon and Intel
Interface languages	15 languages	English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish
Account	No account, nothing uploaded	Activated with a serial number
Auto zoom on clicks	Yes	Not mentioned on their site
3D camera moves (tilt, perspective)	Made automatically from clicks; switch any to 2D on the timeline	3D rotation, set by hand
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; blur or replace the background	Yes
Background, padding, corners, shadow	Yes	Rounded corners, shadow and background colour
Record an iPhone (over a cable)	Yes	Yes
Change aspect ratio	Wide, vertical or square in one click	Canvas size can be adjusted
Export	MP4 up to 4K at 60 fps, plus GIF	MP4, HEVC, ProRes, GIF and more

✓ 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.

Approach: automatic polish, or precise manual editing

ScreenFlowy notes every click as you record, then builds camera moves automatically: a push-in, a follow and a pull-back, either steady 2D or 3D with tilt and perspective. The background, rounded corners, shadow and webcam are set up too, and you fine-tune on the timeline when you need to.

ScreenFlow is a professional editor: effects such as zooms and rotation are set by hand on the timeline, which suits people who want precise control over every frame.

Price

ScreenFlowy is a free download, with every recording and editing feature included; 480p and 720p exports are free forever, with no watermark, and Pro, a one-time $49.99, unlocks 1080p and up, plus GIF.

ScreenFlow is a one-time $199 on its official site and $199.99 on the Mac App Store; there are also bundles that include a stock media library.

System and languages

ScreenFlowy needs macOS 14 or later on a Mac with Apple silicon, and its interface comes in 15 languages. The current version of ScreenFlow supports macOS 15 and 26 and runs on both Apple silicon and Intel, with its interface in 5 languages: English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish.

Common questions

Are ScreenFlowy and ScreenFlow the same app?

No. They come from different companies and just have similar names. ScreenFlowy is developed by Zhengzhou Weiguang Software Co., Ltd. and is built around automatic camera moves once you stop recording; ScreenFlow is developed by Telestream and is a professional screen recorder and editor.

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 ScreenFlow cost?

A one-time $199 on its official site, or $199.99 on the Mac App Store. Check Telestream’s official site for current prices.

Can ScreenFlowy replace ScreenFlow?

If you mainly make product demos, tutorials and promo videos, and want a polished result the moment you stop recording, it can, and you can start using it for free.

Sources

ScreenFlow is a trademark of its owner. ScreenFlowy is not affiliated with ScreenFlow 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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