Drift vs. Screencapt Comparison Chart

Drift is a free, open source, privacy-first screen recording studio that runs entirely in your browser or as a native Windows app and delivers cinema-grade video capture with automatic and manual zoom effects to highlight cursor movement and key content in recordings. It lets you start recording directly in the browser without downloads or admin rights, select your screen, add smooth auto-zoom or manual zoom effects, and export polished videos, currently in WebM format with MP4 and GIF planned, all without subscriptions or telemetry, keeping all processing local and secure. Drift’s simple three-step workflow (download, extract, and run the .exe) makes it accessible on Windows, while the browser version offers instant recording. It is designed to eliminate complex installations and subscription costs typical of other screen capture tools, provide engaging cinematic focus during recordings, and support creators in producing tutorials, demos, presentations, etc.