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About

FastStone Capture is a powerful, lightweight, yet full-featured screen capture tool and screen video recorder. It allows you to easily capture and annotate anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen, rectangular / freehand / fixed regions as well as scrolling windows / web pages. It also allows you to record all screen activities including onscreen changes, speech from microphone, audio from speakers, mouse movements and clicks into highly compressed video files. You can choose to send captures to editor, file, clipboard, printer, email, OneNote / Word / Excel / PowerPoint document or upload them to your website. Editing tools include annotating (texts, arrowed lines, highlights), resizing, cropping, sharpening, watermarking, applying edge effects and many more. Other features include image scanning, global hotkeys, automatic filename generation, support for external editors, a color picker, a screen magnifier, a screen crosshair and a screen ruler.

About

ScreenRec is a free screen recorder for Windows, Linux, and Mac that lets you capture your screen, webcam, microphone, and system audio in one place. It is useful for tutorials, training, product demos, customer support, remote work, online teaching, software walkthroughs, and everyday business communication. ScreenRec also offers free cloud storage, no watermark, and no recording time limit, making it practical for both short video messages and longer instructional recordings. After each recording, it generates a unique sharing link, so you can send videos instantly without manually uploading large files. Users can also capture screenshots, create visual explanations, and share content privately with coworkers, clients, students, or customers. Its simple interface helps reduce the time spent on lengthy emails and unnecessary meetings by allowing users to show processes, explain problems, and provide feedback directly on screen.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Individuals who need a lightweight full-featured screen capture tool and screen video recorder to easily capture and annotate anything

Audience

ScreenRec is meant for screen recording, screenshot capture, video messaging, tutorials, training, customer support, software demos, remote work, and team communication.

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$19.95 one-time payment
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

$8/Month & $4/Month for Annual
The Basic Plan also known as Free Forever Plan is activated as soon as you Sign up with a valid email. This plan is for personal use only. With Free Forever Plan you get:
2 GB Cloud Storage, Unlimited Recording length, No Watermark, Up to 720p recording quality, Screen, camera & audio recording, Screenshots + Annotations,

Pro Plan ($8/Month, $4 if you Pay Annual Charges Upfront) includes:
Everything in Free Forever, 50 GB Cloud Storage, Business use allowed, Up to 1080p recording quality, Pause & resume recording, Skip recording countdown, Smooth 60 FPS recording, Highlighting the cursor, etc.

Premium Plan ($81/Month and $49/Month if you Pay Annual Charges Upfront) includes:
200 GB Cloud Storage, Plus everything Pro Plan offers, Up to 4K recording quality, 5 User Seats, Centralized Billing, 1200 Dictation Minutes per month, Priority Support
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.9 / 5
support 4.6 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • 1) Pricing. No subscriptions. Fixed low price ($19.95 lifetime license). 2) Consistent behaviour through generations of versions - no UI suprises. 3) Been around for years 4) Very configurable hotkeys, etc. 5) Built in, post-capture, full window editor. 6) Stable product.

Cons

  • 6) Build a MacOS version PLEASE!! 7) Take a hard, hard look at MacOS's built in screen capture tool. This is the gold standard. Now build in the post-capture, full window editor. Port to MacOS and Windows. Now we are cooking.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • When I’m preparing software award submissions, I have to gather the product examples I need, and ScreenRec helps me do that. If you want to explain a feature to someone outside the company, you need to know more than just the name and purpose of the feature. I want to demonstrate to a customer what they can do with it, and when I record it, I have a reference point for when I’m writing. I can record a series of events in our demo account and narrate them with the microphone. For example, I can use the reporting feature to demonstrate to a user how they can get to the information they need and why those steps are important. Sharing the recording link with product colleagues also gives them a convenient way to check my interpretation before it appears in the entry. I like the simplicity of the capture process the most. I can concentrate on the example rather than spending a lot of time preparing the recording. It is also convenient not to have a watermark when putting together supporting materials that must clearly present our software.
  • When I have to explain a task that requires multiple clicks, menu selections or settings, ScreenRec has been a great help. Details that can be easily overlooked in a written guide can be captured in a quick recording, eliminating the possibility of confusion. I also enjoy talking through what I’m doing as I record. It keeps the explanation natural and makes it easier to indicate why one option is important rather than just where to click. After recording, it is much easier to share a link to the recording than a large video file.
  • When a written message doesn’t provide enough context, ScreenRec is helpful. When I explain a problem, I find that showing people the actual screen makes it much easier for them to understand the feedback. It’s fast to record, and I can add microphone audio or webcam when necessary. I also appreciate that recordings can be shared via a private link, rather than having to save a large file and upload it separately. Another handy feature is the built-in screenshot option. If it’s a small problem, I can take a screenshot of a specific part of the screen, add a simple note, and send that instead of making a video.
  • I am a labor trainer in the real estate industry and frequently have to give instructions to employees who can be at various properties or working at different times of the day. I can use ScreenRec to produce straightforward visual training content without having to explain the same thing over and over again. I use it to document property management systems, maintenance reporting procedures, safety protocols, work order processes, and other computer-based tasks that employees must be aware of. It is easier to follow the instructions than to follow written notes because it allows the screen to be recorded while talking. The private sharing links are particularly helpful as I can send a training video directly to the people that need it. I also appreciate that ScreenRec doesn’t include a watermark, so the recordings appear clean and professional when utilized within the organization.
  • As a network administrator, I frequently have to work with network changes that can't be explained in words alone. ScreenRec provides me with an easy tool to record what I am doing as I explain the "why" of each action. It's helpful when configuring firewall policies, VPNs, routing, monitoring, and other network settings. I can record the entire sequence and provide the viewer with the context they need, rather than sending multiple screenshots and having to describe the sequence separately. I like the option of sharing recordings with a private link as well. This makes it simple to share technical explanations with colleagues without having to transfer big video files. Cloud storage also comes in handy when I want to store some recordings for future reference.

Cons

  • The need to register an account before being able to record for unlimited time is a minor hassle. Registration is free and only has to be done once, but I would like to have unrestricted recording from the start. It matters more when I’m recording an internal product demonstration. It’s not as much of an issue for the short examples I typically record.
  • I would like to see more practical controls for organizing older recordings as the library grows. Other than that, ScreenRec has proved itself to be a reliable tool for turning complex on-screen tasks into easily understandable explanations.
  • I would still like to see more advanced editing controls, but ScreenRec does a great job of screen recording and visual communication.
  • I would like to see more editing options for training videos, particularly if I want to cut out a minor error or highlight a significant portion of the screen.
  • I am not aware of any cons about this application.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

FastStone
Founded: 2004
www.faststone.org/FSCaptureDetail.htm

Company Information

ScreenRec
Founded: 2018
Bulgaria
screenrec.com

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Categories

Screen Recording Supported
Screenshot Supported
Video Recording Supported

Categories

Personalized Video Supported
Screen Recording Supported
Screenshot Supported
Video Email Supported
Video Recording Supported

Screen Recording Features

Annotations / Drawing Supported
Audio Capture Not Supported
Backup Not Supported
Collaboration Tools Supported
File Sharing Supported
Multi-Screen Recording Not Supported
Screen Capture Supported
Speech-to-Text Not Supported
Video Editing Not Supported
YouTube Uploading Not Supported

Integrations

Adobe Acrobat Supported
Dropbox Not Supported
Google Drive Not Supported
Greenshot Supported
Microsoft Excel Supported
Microsoft OneNote Supported
Microsoft PowerPoint Supported
Microsoft Word Supported
YouTube Not Supported

Integrations

Adobe Acrobat Not Supported
Dropbox Supported
Google Drive Supported
Greenshot Not Supported
Microsoft Excel Not Supported
Microsoft OneNote Not Supported
Microsoft PowerPoint Not Supported
Microsoft Word Not Supported
YouTube Supported
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