Fluvid is free but basic. Zumie gives you automatic zoom, click highlights, and beautiful backgrounds that make recordings look professional. Free plan available — lifetime upgrade just $39.
No account needed. Free forever with optional paid upgrade.
An honest, side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
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Free with cloud hosting (limited storage)
Zumie's free plan is more capable than Fluvid. The $39 lifetime upgrade gives you premium features forever — cheaper than any subscription recorder.
Features that make your recordings stand out — without the complexity.
Automatic zoom follows cursor and clicks for easy-to-follow recordings
Click highlights add animations to every click for clarity
Keyboard shortcut display shows keys in real-time
Beautiful gradient backgrounds for professional polish
Built-in editor with smart zoom already applied
No account needed — install and start recording immediately
Fluvid is a free screen recording tool with cloud hosting, offering basic recording and sharing capabilities with automatic link generation. We believe in honest comparisons — here are the areas where Fluvid has the edge.
Zumie is for anyone who wants recordings that look professional rather than just functional. If free cloud hosting is your only priority, Fluvid covers that. But for recording quality with automatic zoom, click highlights, and beautiful backgrounds, Zumie is a massive upgrade — and the free plan is already far more capable.
Getting started with Zumie takes under a minute.
Head to the Chrome Web Store, click 'Add to Chrome'. No account needed.
Click the Zumie icon and hit record. Choose full screen, window, or browser tab.
Automatic zoom follows your actions, click highlights make every step clear — a massive visual upgrade from Fluvid.
Built-in editor with zoom applied. Choose background, quality, and export.
Fluvid offers basic free recording with cloud hosting. Zumie offers dramatically better recording quality with automatic zoom, click highlights, and beautiful backgrounds. Zumie's free plan is already more capable than Fluvid for recording quality.
Zumie has a generous free plan with unlimited recordings. The $39 lifetime upgrade unlocks premium features. Even the free plan includes automatic zoom, which Fluvid doesn't offer at any price.
Zumie stores recordings locally for privacy. You can share via temporary links (7 days) or upload to any cloud platform. You control where your recordings live.
Yes — one payment, all features forever, including future updates. No renewals or price increases. 7-day money-back guarantee.
Install Zumie for free and see the difference automatic zoom makes. No signup, no credit card, no commitment.