Want Screen Studio style auto zoom without installing a desktop app? Zumie runs in Chrome on any computer, allows commercial use on the free plan, and costs $49 once.
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An honest, side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
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Desktop license lifetime, or $12/mo for Pro
Zumie is $49 once, with commercial use already allowed on the free plan.
Features that make your recordings stand out — without the complexity.
Nothing to install besides a Chrome extension, works on Chromebooks and managed work laptops
Commercial use allowed on the free plan
Auto zoom that frames the button or field you click, without placing zooms by hand
Custom cursor, click effects and a keyboard shortcut overlay for tutorials
$49 once, no subscription
No signup, recordings stay on your computer
Cap is an open source screen recorder for Mac, Windows and Linux, often used as a Loom alternative. We believe in honest comparisons — here are the areas where Cap has the edge.
Pick Zumie if you mostly record things in the browser (web apps, SaaS demos, tutorials) and want auto zoom and polish without editing, or if you're on a Chromebook or a work laptop where you can't install apps. Pick Cap if you want open source, record desktop apps, or need cloud links with AI summaries.
Getting started with Zumie takes under a minute.
Add it from the Chrome Web Store. No account, no desktop app.
Click the Zumie icon, choose mic and webcam, and walk through your demo.
Zooms are already placed on your clicks. Tweak them, pick a background and cursor style.
Download the video or create a share link.
No. Zumie is a paid product from an indie developer with a free plan. If open source matters most to you, Cap is a good choice.
Yes, you can record your whole screen or a window. Automatic zoom works best on Chrome tab recordings though, because there Zumie knows exactly what you clicked. For heavy desktop app recording, a native app like Cap is the better fit.
If your product runs in the browser, Zumie is built for exactly that: record the tab, and the zooms, cursor and click effects are done for you. If you demo a desktop app, Cap records it natively.
Yes. The free plan allows commercial use. It adds a small watermark and exports up to 720p. $49 once removes the watermark and unlocks HD and MAX quality.
Install Zumie for free and see the difference automatic zoom makes. No signup, no credit card, no commitment.