Screen Story AlternativesScreenshot Capture Tools & Video Editors like Screen Story

Screen Story is described as 'Video creation tool for MacOS that doesn't require advanced editing skills. It includes features such as Smooth Cursor for quality animation, AutoZoom and AutoFollow for automatic zoom animations, and Motion Blur for smoother videos' and is a screenshot capture tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Screen Story for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, Linux and Google Chrome apps. The best Screen Story alternative is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Screen Story are OpenScreen, SimpleScreenRecorder, ScreenArc and FastStone Capture.

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  1. ShareX icon
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    Open-source screen capture and file sharing tool with recording, editing, and annotation features. Supports 4K, dark mode, theming, offline use, and offers a lightweight, ad-free experience without tracking user data.

    253 ShareX alternatives

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
     
  2. OpenScreen icon
     34 likes

    Create stunning screen recordings for free. Open-source, no subscriptions, no watermarks, and free for commercial use. An alternative to Screen Studio.

    55 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. SimpleScreenRecorder is a Linux screen recorder that supports X11 and OpenGL. It is easy to use, feature-rich, and has a Qt-based graphical user interface. It can record the entire screen or part of it, or record OpenGL applications directly.

    141 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

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    • Linux
     
  4. ScreenArc icon
     14 likes

    Cross-platform screen recording and editing tool featuring automated cinematic pan-and-zoom on mouse actions, webcam overlay, customizable visuals, timeline editor, multi-monitor support, instant aspect ratio switching, style presets, and 2K output in MP4 or GIF.

    35 ScreenArc alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. A powerful, lightweight, yet full-featured screen capture tool that allows you to easily capture and annotate anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen, rectangular/freehand regions and even scrolling windows/web pages.

    183 FastStone Capture alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  6. Cap icon
     23 likes

    Open-source tool for screen and camera capture with 4K recording, timeline editor, instant sharing via links, privacy controls, no signup, multiple layouts, custom branding, cursor options, threaded comments, self-hosting, and paid AI-powered features available.

    92 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. Screen Studio icon
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    Record macOS screens with smoothed mouse movement, zoomed click highlights, cinematic motion blur, and customizable backgrounds while integrating webcam, microphone, system sound, and easy video editing. Output in HD for instructional and promotional videos.

    93 Screen Studio alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  8. Motionik icon
     10 likes

    Motionik is a cross-platform screen recorder and editor for macOS (12.3+) and Windows 10+. It combines recording, zoom, cursor effects, and lightweight editing to help you create polished product demos, tutorials, and promo videos in minutes—no complex timeline editing required.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. Shottr icon
     22 likes

    Shottr is a small, fast, human-sized screenshot app built for those who care about pixels. It was crafted with Swift, optimized for M1, and is completely free at the moment.

    88 Shottr alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  10. flowy icon
     5 likes

    macOS tool for detailed screen recording, timeline-based video editing, customizable cursor animations, camera and audio capture, background editing, and easy sharing. Suitable for tutorials, presentations, or social media creation with a user-friendly workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. CleanShot X icon
     21 likes

    Capture and record screens on Mac with CleanShot X, featuring seamless recording, custom keyboard shortcuts, customizable wallpapers, Quick Access Overlay, and Desktop icon toggle for a tidy user interface.

    193 CleanShot X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
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