Best Screen Studio Alternatives [2025] - Which one should you choose?

Screen Studio is a popular screen recorder for macOS, well-known for its cinematic zoom-in effects, smooth cursor movements, and easy sharing capabilities. While it’s a good choice, its macOS exclusivity and pricing might have you exploring other options. Here, we compare the best alternatives.

Best Screen Studio Alternatives at a Glance

Screen Studio Alternative	Best for
Borumi	Multi-scene recording and editing, beautiful layouts and zoom-in effects	Try for free
Tella	Quick sharing and customizable layouts	Learn more
FocuSee	Cinematic effects and cursor movements	Learn more

Borumi

Borumi is an exceptional alternative to Screen Studio, offering advanced features for professional video creation. It combines scripting, screen recording, and video editing into a single intuitive application, suitable for both macOS and Windows users.

Key features:

• Built-in script editor and powerful screen recorder
• Cinematic zoom-in and smooth cursor movements
• Multi-scene recording with automatic combination
• Transcript-based editing for quicker workflow
• Highly customizable video layouts

Pros & Cons:

✅ Pros	❌ Cons
✅ Affordable lifetime license	Sharing feature coming soon
✅ Multi-platform support (macOS and Windows)
✅ Advanced editing features

Comparing Borumi to Screen Studio:

Feature	Borumi	Screen Studio
Price (Lifetime)	$99 ($59 discounted)	$229
Multi-scene recording	✅	❌
Platform	macOS, Windows	macOS only
Built-in Sharing	Coming soon	✅
Transcript-based editing	✅	❌

Tella

Tella offers a streamlined experience for creating beautiful screen recordings with easy sharing options. It is ideal for users who prioritize quick content sharing and built-in layouts.

Key features:

• Quick and easy sharing similar to Loom
• Web and desktop apps available
• Customizable built-in layouts

Pros & Cons:

✅ Pros	❌ Cons
✅ Easy link sharing	❌ Zoom effects less polished
✅ Available on web and desktop	❌ Subscription only

Comparing Tella to Screen Studio:

Feature	Tella	Screen Studio
Pricing	$12/month	$9/month or $229 lifetime
Platforms	Web, macOS, Windows	macOS only
Zoom-in Effect	Moderate	High quality
Built-in Sharing	✅	✅

FocuSee

FocuSee is specifically tailored for users looking to achieve cinematic zoom-in effects and fluid cursor animations, making it an excellent choice if visual quality is your primary focus.

Key features:

• High-quality cinematic zoom-in effects
• Smooth cursor movement
• Affordable lifetime license

Pros & Cons:

✅ Pros	❌ Cons
✅ Excellent cinematic effects	❌ Lacks built-in sharing
✅ Cross-platform (macOS and Windows)
✅ Affordable pricing

Comparing FocuSee to Screen Studio:

Feature	FocuSee	Screen Studio
Lifetime Pricing	$69	$229
Platform	macOS, Windows	macOS only
Zoom-in Effects	✅ (High quality)	✅ (High quality)
Built-in Sharing	❌	✅