Much more than a video editor.
Borumi helps you script, record, and edit polished videos in one place. No subscription required.
Available for macOS and Windows.
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Why you’ll Borumi.
Beautiful screen recordings
Ready for another boring screen recording? No thanks.
Thanks to Borumi's smooth cursor, automatic zooms and 4K resolution, your tutorials look polished straight out of the recorder.
No subscription required
Descript charges monthly and meters your media hours and AI credits. Borumi doesn't. Pay once and it’s yours for life, including updates. Over 5 years, that can save you over $1,300.
One license. Years of savings.
Descript Creator calculated at $24 per month, billed annually, over five years.
Complete video editor
Borumi lets you add text, images, videos, music, and captions to your videos, without the need for an external video editor.
Automatic edits
Stop wasting time cutting out pauses by hand. In Borumi, you can remove silences in one click, saving you hours.
One scene at a time
Recording a whole tutorial in one take is stressful.
Borumi makes it easy to record each scene individually. This way, you can reduce mistakes and fly through the recording process.
Powerful teleprompter
Borumi's teleprompter automatically follows your voice and shows the script for the scene you're recording, so you never get lost.
Connect your AI
Let AI take care of the boring parts.
Connect Borumi to Claude, ChatGPT, or any other AI that supports MCP, and ask it to edit your video, add effects, and export it for you.
Shareable links
Need to send your video to a colleague or client?
Just click "Share video" and get a link that anyone can view. Perfect for async collaboration.
Why creators Borumi
Before Borumi, I was spending (or wasting) a lot of time making videos and it was killing the motivation to create more.
Luckily, I found Borumi at the right time, and the whole experience is delightful every time I create! You should get it!
Hruthik Reddy
Product Engineer and Educator
Borumi makes recording and editing videos so much easier.
I've been able to double my output with the same amount of work thanks to Borumi.
Paul J Lipsky
Entrepreneur and Course Creator
Borumi helps me record my screen every day, whether it's for work presentations or content creation.
When I make tutorials on TikTok or YouTube, Borumi ensures high-quality screen capture with a professional, polished result — thank you, Borumi!
Pierre-Alex
IT Technician and Content Creator
Comparison
Borumi vs Descript
| Feature | Borumi | Descript |
|---|---|---|
| Use cases | Tutorials, video courses, product demos, and content marketing. | Podcasts, interviews, social clips, and general video editing. |
| Platforms | macOS and Windows | macOS, Windows, and Chromium-based browsers |
| Pricing | One-time license for $79 with lifetime updates | Subscription, $24 per month billed annually for watermark-free 4K |
| Usage limits | No media hours or AI credits to track | Monthly media hours and AI credits |
| Recording | Multiple scenes with retakes | Record screen, camera, and microphone |
| Remote guests | Not available | Record remote participants with Rooms |
| Script editor | Script linked to your scenes | Document-style editor |
| Teleprompter | Voice-following teleprompter | Supported |
| Transcript-based editing | Supported | Supported |
| Automatic edits | Remove silences automatically | Remove silences and filler words |
| Smooth cursor movements | Supported | Not supported |
| Automatic zooms | Follow your cursor automatically | Manual zooms |
| Flexible layouts | Freely customizable canvas | Layouts and automatic speaker layouts |
| Add text, images, and music | Supported | Supported |
| Captions | Customize style and position | Supported |
| AI voices and audio cleanup | Not available | Voice cloning and Studio Sound |
| 4K exports | Supported | Creator plan and above |
| Connect your AI (MCP) | Script, edit, and export with Claude, ChatGPT, and more | Edit with Underlord, using media minutes and AI credits |
| Video sharing | Videos expire after two weeks by default | Share links |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Descript alternative for educational videos?
Borumi is a Descript alternative for creators who make educational videos, like tutorials, video courses, product demos, and content marketing, with a one-time license.
What is the difference between Borumi and Descript?
Descript is a general video and podcast editor with AI tools like voice cloning and remote recording. Borumi is focused on educational videos, like tutorials, video courses, product demos, and content marketing. It's much more than a screen recorder: record your screen, camera, and microphone scene by scene, read from a teleprompter that follows your voice, and polish everything with zooms, layouts, captions, and more.
Is Borumi a one-time purchase?
Yes. Borumi is available as a one-time license, so you do not need to pay for a monthly subscription.
How much does Borumi cost compared to Descript?
Borumi costs $79 as a one-time license. Descript Creator, the plan with watermark-free 4K exports, costs $24 per month billed annually and includes a monthly allowance of media hours and AI credits.
Can I try Borumi for free?
Yes. You can download Borumi and try it for free. Exporting your videos requires a license.
Is Borumi available for Windows?
Yes. Borumi works on Windows and macOS, and a single license covers all your personal devices.
Can I record videos in multiple scenes with Borumi?
Yes. Borumi lets you record videos scene by scene, retry parts that need work, and combine everything into one final video.
Does Borumi support transcript-based video editing?
Yes. Borumi includes transcript-based editing, so you can edit your video by editing the transcript.
Can Borumi remove silences automatically?
Yes. Borumi can automatically remove silent parts from your video, helping you clean up recordings faster.
Is Borumi good for podcasts?
Borumi is built for educational videos, like tutorials, video courses, product demos, and content marketing. If you mainly record podcasts or interviews with remote guests, Descript's Rooms and multitrack editing are a better fit.
Does Borumi support cinematic zooms and smooth cursor movements?
Yes. Borumi supports cinematic zoom effects and smooth cursor movements for polished screen recordings.
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