Screen Studio is a powerful Mac app. But if you want a free, browser-based option with similar features, try DeviceRec.
| Feature | DeviceRec | Screen Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ✓ Completely free | ✗ $89 one-time |
| Works in browser | ✓ Chrome extension | ✗ Mac app only |
| Windows/Linux | ✓ | ✗ Mac only |
| Smart Zoom | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native resolution | ✓ | ✓ |
| Webcam overlay | ✗ Coming soon | ✓ |
| Background effects | ✗ | ✓ |
| Paid tier | ✓ None | $89 (+$39/year updates) |
Screen Studio is fantastic for Mac users who need professional video editing features. But if you just need to record your screen quickly without installing a native app, DeviceRec gets the job done.
DeviceRec works on any platform — Mac, Windows, Linux, Chromebook — anywhere Chrome runs. It is completely free, with no watermark, duration limit, resolution limit, or license activation.