ScreenRec records your screen for free. Zumie makes your recordings look professional — with automatic zoom, click highlights, and beautiful backgrounds. A massive upgrade in recording quality.
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.
One-time payment, yours forever
7-day money-back guarantee
Completely free with 2GB cloud storage
ScreenRec is free, but Zumie's $39 one-time payment gives you professional-quality recordings with auto-zoom and click highlights — features ScreenRec doesn't offer at any price.
Features that make your recordings stand out — without the complexity.
Automatic zoom intelligently follows your cursor and clicks, zooming into the action automatically so viewers always see what matters
Click highlights add beautiful animations to every click, making your actions crystal clear without any post-editing
Keyboard shortcut display shows exactly what keys you're pressing in real-time — perfect for tutorials and demos
Beautiful gradient backgrounds make even simple screen recordings look polished and professional
No account needed — install the Chrome extension, click record, and you're done in seconds
Recordings are stored locally on your device by default, giving you full control over your data and privacy
Free plan has no recording limits — record as many videos as you want
Works on any OS that runs Chrome — Windows, Mac, Linux, or ChromeOS
Built-in editor with smart zoom already applied — just fine-tune and export
Pay $39 once for the full version — no subscription, no recurring cost
ScreenRec is a free desktop screen recorder with instant cloud sharing and 2GB of free cloud storage for hosting recordings. We believe in honest comparisons — here are the areas where ScreenRec has the edge.
Zumie is perfect for anyone who wants their screen recordings to look professional rather than just functional. If you create tutorials, product demos, or content that others will watch, Zumie's auto-zoom, click highlights, and beautiful backgrounds make a dramatic difference. Choose ScreenRec if you want a completely free, no-frills screen capture with cloud storage. Choose Zumie if you want recordings that actually impress.
Getting started with Zumie takes under a minute.
Head to the Chrome Web Store, click 'Add to Chrome', and you're ready to go. No account creation, no email, no setup wizard.
Click the Zumie icon in your browser toolbar and hit record. Choose to capture your full screen, a window, or a browser tab.
As you navigate, click, and type, Zumie automatically zooms in to follow your actions. No need to manually add zoom keyframes in post-production.
The built-in editor opens with smart zoom already applied. Fine-tune if you want, choose your background and quality, then export. Done.
ScreenRec records your screen — Zumie makes your recordings look professional. The automatic zoom, click highlights, keyboard shortcut display, and beautiful backgrounds make a dramatic difference in recording quality. If you're creating tutorials, demos, or content that others will watch, the professional polish is worth it. Zumie also has a free plan if you want to try before buying.
Zumie stores recordings locally on your device for privacy. You can share recordings via a temporary share link, or upload them to any platform you prefer — Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, or your own hosting. This gives you full control over where your data lives.
Yes! Zumie generates a temporary share link for your recordings that you can send to anyone. The difference is that Zumie's shared recordings include auto-zoom and click highlights, making them much more engaging and easier to follow.
Zumie's free plan includes automatic zoom and click highlights — features ScreenRec doesn't offer at all. For the full experience including all backgrounds and export options, the paid plan is a one-time $39 purchase.
Yes — one payment gives you access to all Zumie features forever, including all future updates. No annual renewals, no price increases. We also offer a 7-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied.
Install Zumie for free and see the difference automatic zoom makes. No signup, no credit card, no commitment.