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Free screen recorders with no watermark October 2026

Watermarks, time limits, quality and sound, read on the pages of 18 screen recorders. Some are free for good, some stop at 5 minutes, and some stamp every video.

Checked by hand on 16 October 2026, on each company’s own pages.All 171 quotes re-checked 21h ago and still there.

The short answer

If you read nothing else, read this.

  • Free for good, no watermark, no time limit: OBS Studio (Windows, Mac and Linux), FlashBack Express and Free Cam (Windows) say so in writing. OBS also records your webcam and your computer's sound. Free Cam saves 720p WMV files only.
  • Already on your computer: Windows 11 has Snipping Tool (Windows + Shift + R, no account), Windows 10 and 11 have Xbox Game Bar to record an app or game, and a Mac has Shift-Command-5. A Mac records its own sound only on macOS 27 or later.
  • No watermark, but a limit: Clipchamp stops each recording at 30 minutes (as many as you like, 1080p), ScreenPal at 15 minutes (720p), Bandicam and Loom at 5 minutes. Loom keeps 25 videos, and free users cannot download them.
  • Free, with a watermark: VEED (720p, burned into the video), Camtasia's free editor (every export) and Vimeo (when you embed). Movavi's 7-day trial stamps "Trial" on videos.
  • Paid, with a trial: Snagit 15 days, Tella 7 days, both with no card. Camtasia's watermark goes only from $179.88 a year.

Quick picks

Free, no limits

OBS Studio

No watermark, no time limit

Open source, for Windows, Mac and Linux. Records your screen, webcam, mic and computer sound.

Already on Windows 11

Snipping Tool

Built in

Press Windows + Shift + R. No account. Saves an MP4 in your Videos folder.

Already on a Mac

Mac Screenshot app

Built in

Press Shift-Command-5. Saves a .mov file. Your Mac's own sound needs macOS 27 or later.

In your browser

Microsoft Clipchamp

30 minutes a recording

As many recordings as you like, no watermark, 1080p exports. Needs a Microsoft account.

Compare them all

All 18, side by side. Tap a name for the sentences behind it.

Free for good

  • OBS StudioFree, open sourceWatermark None · Time limit None · Quality No limit · Audio Mic and computer · Works on Windows, Mac, Linux · Paid from Nothing to payOpen
  • ShareXFree, open sourceWatermark Not stated · Time limit Not stated · Audio Yes, source not stated · Sign-up None · Works on Windows · Paid from Nothing to payOpen
  • FlashBack ExpressFree versionWatermark None · Time limit None · Quality HD, size not stated · Audio Mic and computer · Works on Windows 10, 11 · Paid from $29 a year, $49 onceOpen
  • Free Cam (iSpring)Free versionWatermark None · Time limit None · Quality 720p, WMV only · Audio Mic and computer · Works on Windows 10, 8, 7 · Paid from $327 a year (Cam Pro)Open

Already on your computer

  • Windows Snipping ToolBuilt into Windows 11Watermark Not stated · Time limit Not stated · Audio Mic and computer · Sign-up None · Works on Windows 11 · Paid from Nothing to payOpen
  • Xbox Game BarBuilt into WindowsWatermark Not stated · Time limit Not stated · Audio Mic and computer · Works on Windows 10, 11Open
  • Mac Screenshot app and QuickTimeComes with your MacWatermark Not stated · Time limit Not stated · Audio Mic; computer on macOS 27+ · Works on MacOpen

Free, no watermark, with a limit

  • Microsoft ClipchampUnlimited recordingsWatermark None · Time limit 30 min each · Quality Up to 1080p · Audio Mic; computer from a tab · Sign-up Microsoft account · Works on Browser, Windows app · Paid from $9.99 a month (Microsoft 365)Try free
  • ScreenPal (Screencast-O-Matic)Free foreverWatermark None · Time limit 15 min each · Quality 720p · Audio Mic only · Sign-up None · Works on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, phones · Paid from $4 a month, billed yearlyTry free
  • BandicamFree versionWatermark None on recordings · Time limit 5 min each · Audio Mic and computer · Works on Windows; Mac app apart · Paid from $33.26 a yearOpen
  • Loom25 videosWatermark None · Time limit 5 min each · Quality Up to 720p · Audio Mic and computer · Sign-up Account · Works on Mac, Windows, Chrome, phones · Paid from $18 a month per userTry free
  • ScreenRecFree accountWatermark None · Time limit None with an account · Quality Up to 720p · Audio Mic and computer · Sign-up Email, to lift 5 min · Works on Windows, Mac, Linux · Paid from $59 a year, $8 monthlyOpen

Free, with a watermark

  • VEEDFree planWatermark Yes, burned in · Time limit 60 min each · Quality 720p · Audio Mic; computer varies · Works on Browser · Paid from Price changes by countryTry free
  • Vimeo RecordFree planWatermark When embedded · Time limit 30 min each · Quality Up to 2K, plan not stated · Audio Mic; computer not stated · Sign-up Account · Works on Browser, phones · Paid from $12 a month, billed yearlyTry free
  • CamtasiaFree editorWatermark Yes, on every export · Audio Mic and computer · Sign-up TechSmith sign-in · Works on Windows, Mac · Paid from $179.88 a year to remove itTry free

Paid, with a free trial

  • Snagit15-day trialWatermark Not stated · Time limit None built in · Audio Mic and computer · Sign-up TechSmith account · Works on Windows, Mac · Paid from Yearly plan onlyTry free
  • Tella7-day trial, no free planWatermark None, on any plan · Time limit 2 hours a clip on trial · Quality HD, 30 fps on trial · Audio Mic and computer · Sign-up Account · Works on Browser, Mac, Windows · Paid from $13 a month, billed yearlyTry free
  • Movavi Screen Recorder7-day trialWatermark Yes, "Trial" · Audio Mic and computer · Works on Windows, Mac · Paid from $19.95 a month, $64.95 a yearTry free

– means their own pages do not say.

Free for good

Programs you download, with nothing to pay. OBS Studio, FlashBack Express and Free Cam say in writing: no watermark, no time limit. Read on each company's own pages on 8 October 2026.

OBS Studio

Free
Free, open source
Watermark
None
Time limit
None
Quality
No limit
Audio
Mic and computer
Webcam
Yes
Works on
Windows, Mac, Linux
Paid from
Nothing to pay

Free for work use too. It takes a little setup: you build a scene from sources such as your screen and your webcam. It needs Windows 10 or 11, or macOS 13 or later. On a Mac, your computer's sound needs OBS 30 or later.

In their own words(9, checked 8 Oct)
“Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026obsproject.com
“OBS has no watermarks or other limitations and can be used commercially with no restrictions.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026obsproject.com
“Is OBS really free? Absolutely!”
Checked 8 Oct 2026obsproject.com
“By default, OBS Studio is set to capture your desktop audio and microphone.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026obsproject.com
“Create scenes made up of multiple sources including window captures, images, text, browser windows, webcams, capture cards and more.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026obsproject.com
“When using OBS Studio 30 on macOS 13 (Ventura) and higher, you can use the new macOS Audio Capture source.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026obsproject.com
“The macOS release of OBS Studio supports macOS 13.0 and newer.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026obsproject.com
“Download and start streaming quickly and easily on Windows, Mac or Linux.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026obsproject.com
“The Windows release of OBS Studio supports Windows 10 and 11.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026obsproject.com

ShareX

Free
Free, open source
Watermark
Not stated
Time limit
Not stated
Audio
Yes, source not stated
Sign-up
None
Works on
Windows
Paid from
Nothing to pay

Best known for screenshots, it also records video and GIFs. Windows only. Its pages do not mention a watermark or a time limit, and do not say if the sound is your mic, your computer or both.

In their own words(4, checked 8 Oct)
“ShareX is a free and open source screenshot tool for Windows with screen capture, screen recording, file sharing and productivity features built into one lightweight application.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026getsharex.com
“Free forever. Open source. No account required.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026getsharex.com
“Completely free”
Checked 8 Oct 2026getsharex.com
“Capture screen recordings with audio using FFmpeg”
Checked 8 Oct 2026getsharex.com

FlashBack Express

Free
Free version
Watermark
None
Time limit
None
Quality
HD, size not stated
Audio
Mic and computer
Webcam
Yes
Card
No card
Works on
Windows 10, 11
Paid from
$29 a year, $49 once

Recording is free, with no watermark and no time limit. Paid prices were shown as discounts, with $39 and $65 crossed out, and come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

In their own words(8, checked 8 Oct)
“Record your screen, webcam and audio for free, with no recording watermarks or time limits”
Checked 8 Oct 2026flashbackrecorder.com
“Record screen, camera, microphone and PC audio”
Checked 8 Oct 2026flashbackrecorder.com
“Flashback Express screen recorder is for Windows 10 and 11.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026flashbackrecorder.com
“Capture your entire desktop screen, application windows, or custom regions with smooth, lag-free, high-performance HD.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026flashbackrecorder.com
“No credit card, no catch.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026flashbackrecorder.com
“$29 per year”
Checked 8 Oct 2026flashbackrecorder.com
“$49 one time payment”
Checked 8 Oct 2026flashbackrecorder.com
“Our products come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026flashbackrecorder.com

Free Cam (iSpring)

Free
Free version
Watermark
None
Time limit
None
Quality
720p, WMV only
Audio
Mic and computer
Webcam
No, paid only
Works on
Windows 10, 8, 7
Paid from
$327 a year (Cam Pro)

Webcam recording is in the paid Cam Pro, which has a 14-day trial. Its page lists Windows 10, 8 and 7, not Windows 11. iSpring's site prices Cam Pro at $327 a year; the older Free Cam site still says $227.

In their own words(9, checked 8 Oct)
“No watermark. No time limits. Free forever.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026freescreenrecording.com
“Your screencast will be a WMV video of HD quality (720p).”
Checked 8 Oct 2026freescreenrecording.com
“Free Cam captures the action on the screen and records audio (microphone and system sound).”
Checked 8 Oct 2026ispringhelpdocs.com
“For Windows 10/8/7 32- and 64-bit”
Checked 8 Oct 2026freescreenrecording.com
“Record screen and webcam at the same time”
Checked 8 Oct 2026freescreenrecording.com
“Get more with the Pro version”
Checked 8 Oct 2026freescreenrecording.com
“Start your free 14-day trial and access all iSpring features without spending a cent.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026ispringsolutions.com
“$327 USD per author/year”
Checked 8 Oct 2026ispringsolutions.com
“Price Free $227/year”
Checked 8 Oct 2026freescreenrecording.com

Already on your computer

Nothing to download. Windows 11 has Snipping Tool, Windows 10 and 11 have Xbox Game Bar, and every Mac has the Screenshot app and QuickTime Player.

Windows Snipping Tool

Free
Built into Windows 11
Watermark
Not stated
Time limit
Not stated
Audio
Mic and computer
Sign-up
None
Works on
Windows 11
Paid from
Nothing to pay

Press Windows + Shift + R, pick an area, then Start. It saves an MP4 in Videos > Screen Recordings. Microsoft's help page names the mic; recording your PC's sound came in 2023, per the Windows Insider blog. On Windows 10, Microsoft points you to Clipchamp instead. Microsoft's pages do not mention a watermark or a time limit.

In their own words(7, checked 8 Oct)
“Yes. Snipping Tool is built into Windows 11 and included at no extra cost.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026microsoft.com
“You don't need to install anything or create an account to use it.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026microsoft.com
“Press Windows logo key + Shift + R to open the Snipping Tool overlay to capture a video clip.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.microsoft.com
“Yes. When recording your screen, you can toggle your microphone on to capture voice audio for tutorials or demos.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026microsoft.com
“We are also improving the screen recording experience based on your feedback by introducing support for optionally recording your PC audio and voice overs using a microphone.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026blogs.windows.com
“By default, this screen recording is automatically saved as an MP4 file in the Screen Recordings subfolder of your Videos folder.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.microsoft.com
“Windows 10 users can record their screen with Clipchamp.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.microsoft.com

Xbox Game Bar

Free
Built into Windows
Watermark
Not stated
Time limit
Not stated
Records
An app or game, not an area
Audio
Mic and computer
Works on
Windows 10, 11

Made for games: you open the app or game, then press Windows + Alt + R. Windows + Alt + M turns the mic on and off. Clips are saved as MP4 in Videos > Captures. Microsoft's longer help is on the Xbox support site, which we could not read, so we cannot confirm its maximum recording length.

In their own words(7, checked 8 Oct)
“Game Bar is built into Windows so you can capture videos and screenshots while playing PC games.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026microsoft.com
“Use Snipping Tool to record a selected area, or Xbox Game Bar to record an app/game.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026microsoft.com
“Press the Windows key+Alt+R to start recording a clip.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.microsoft.com
“To make the most of your recording, make sure all computer sounds are included.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.microsoft.com
“To toggle the microphone on and off during the recording, press the Windows key+Alt+M.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.microsoft.com
“You can find the recorded video on your computer under Videos in a folder called Captures as an MP4 file.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.microsoft.com
“Applies To Windows 11 Windows 10”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.microsoft.com

Mac Screenshot app and QuickTime

Free
Comes with your Mac
Watermark
Not stated
Time limit
Not stated
Audio
Mic; computer on macOS 27+
Works on
Mac

Press Shift-Command-5 and record the whole screen or a part of it; QuickTime Player does the same. Recordings are .mov files. Recording your Mac's own sound needs macOS 27 or later; on older versions Apple's steps record only a microphone. Some apps, such as Apple TV, block recording. Apple's pages do not mention a watermark or a time limit.

In their own words(6, checked 8 Oct)
“You can use Screenshot or QuickTime Player to make a video recording of the entire screen or just a selected portion of it.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.apple.com
“On your Mac, press Shift-Command-5 (or use Spotlight) to open Screenshot and display the tools.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.apple.com
“To record your voice or other audio with the screen recording, choose a microphone.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.apple.com
“To record system audio with the screen recording in macOS 27 Golden Gate or later, choose Include System Audio.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.apple.com
“Screenshots are saved as .png files and screen recordings are saved as .mov files.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.apple.com
“Some apps, such as the Apple TV app, might not let you record their windows.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.apple.com

Free, no watermark, with a limit

No watermark on the video, but a cap on minutes, videos, quality or use. Read the catch on each card.

Microsoft Clipchamp

Free
Unlimited recordings
Watermark
None
Time limit
30 min each
Quality
Up to 1080p
Audio
Mic; computer from a tab
Webcam
Yes
Sign-up
Microsoft account
Card
No card
Works on
Browser, Windows app
Paid from
$9.99 a month (Microsoft 365)

Each recording stops at 30 minutes, but you can record again as many times as you like. On a personal account, your computer's sound is recorded only when you share a browser tab. The desktop app is for Windows; elsewhere it runs in Edge or Chrome. Premium comes with Microsoft 365 Personal, $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year in the US.

In their own words(10, checked 8 Oct)
“Yes. Our screen and camera recorder for Windows 11 and Mac are free for all users.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026clipchamp.com
“Record your screen and camera in 30 minute sessions, as many times as you like.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026clipchamp.com
“Export videos in up to 1080p (full HD) video resolution for free, with no watermarks.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026clipchamp.com
“If you would like to use audio, select browser tab only.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.microsoft.com
“On compatible Windows 10 or Windows 11 devices, the Clipchamp desktop app is also available.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.microsoft.com
“Use the latest desktop version of Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.microsoft.com
“Sign in with a personal Microsoft account to get started with Clipchamp video editor.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026clipchamp.com
“No payment or downloads required.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026clipchamp.com
“Microsoft 365 Personal $9.99/month $99.99/year”
Checked 8 Oct 2026microsoft.com
“Premium features are now included with Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026clipchamp.com
Free
Free forever
Watermark
None
Time limit
15 min each
Quality
720p
Audio
Mic only
Webcam
Yes
Sign-up
None
Card
No card
Works on
Windows, Mac, Chromebook, phones
Paid from
$4 a month, billed yearly

Formerly Screencast-O-Matic. Your computer's sound needs a paid plan. Its pages disagree on quality: a help article says free saves at 720p, while its editor page lists 4K. The cheapest plan is charged $48 a year.

In their own words(11, checked 8 Oct)
“No account required and no watermark added.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenpal.com
“You can record up to 15 minutes at a time with our free screen recorder”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenpal.com
“Users with a Free plan are limited to a maximum resolution of 720p when publishing videos to content hosting platforms (such as YouTube) or the computer's local hard drive.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.screenpal.com
“You can also record your computer system audio on Mac or Windows with any paid plan.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenpal.com
“Yes! You can easily record audio voiceover narration from your microphone for free.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenpal.com
“Yes, you can record both your screen and webcam with ScreenPal.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenpal.com
“With ScreenPal, you can record your screen on Mac, Windows, Chromebook, Android, and iOS (iPhone and iPad) devices.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenpal.com
“ScreenPal's free video editor allows you to export video files in 4K, 1080p full HD (high definition), or 720p standard HD depending on your preference.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenpal.com
“Our screen recorder is free to use forever, without needing to set up an account or enter credit card information.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenpal.com
“You'll be charged $48.00 yearly until you cancel your subscription.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenpal.com
“$4.00 /mo paid annually”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenpal.com

Bandicam

Free
Free version
Watermark
None on recordings
Time limit
5 min each
Audio
Mic and computer
Webcam
Yes
Works on
Windows; Mac app apart
Paid from
$33.26 a year
Use
Personal only

This changed with Bandicam 2027: recordings now have no watermark, but stop at 5 minutes. Bandicam 2024 and 2025 allowed 10 minutes and added a watermark, and Bandicam's main free page still says 10 minutes. Videos you export from its editor still get a watermark. Work use needs a business licence. The Mac version is a separate app.

In their own words(12, checked 8 Oct)
“The limits below apply to Bandicam 2027.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026bandicam.com
“Recorded videos have no watermark.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026bandicam.com
“Video and audio-only recordings are limited to 5 minutes each.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026bandicam.com
“Edited videos are exported with a watermark.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026bandicam.com
“Bandicam 2025 and 2024 allow up to 10 minutes per video recording and add a watermark.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026bandicam.com
“You can try Bandicam for free, but a business license is required for work or commercial use.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026bandicam.com
“You can record computer sounds and your voice together.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026bandicam.com
“You can record your computer screen and webcam feed together in real time to show both your screen and your face for tutorials, educational videos, and PowerPoint presentations.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026bandicam.com
“Bandicam is also available for macOS.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026bandicam.com
“No. Bandicam for Mac and Windows are separate apps with different licenses.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026bandicam.com
“* In the free version of Bandicam, you can record videos for up to 10 minutes each.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026bandicam.com
“$33.26 per year”
Checked 8 Oct 2026bandicam.com
Free
25 videos
Watermark
None
Time limit
5 min each
Quality
Up to 720p
Audio
Mic and computer
Webcam
Yes
Sign-up
Account
Download
Not on free
Works on
Mac, Windows, Chrome, phones
Paid from
$18 a month per user

Free videos live on Loom as share links: you cannot download them. At 25 videos you delete some or upgrade. Removing Loom's branding from the video page is a paid feature. The 14-day trial is for Business + AI, not for the plain Business plan.

In their own words(14, checked 8 Oct)
“What does the Starter plan cost? It's free.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.atlassian.com
“Yes, Loom is a screen recorder without a watermark, even in its free version.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026loom.com
“Loom Starter users have a five-minute recording duration limit.”
Checked 16 Oct 2026support.atlassian.com
“Loom Starter users have a limit of 25 videos.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.atlassian.com
“Users on the Starter Free plan can't download videos.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.atlassian.com
“Video quality up to 720p”
Checked 8 Oct 2026loom.com
“Screen & cam bubble recording”
Checked 8 Oct 2026loom.com
“System audio”
Checked 8 Oct 2026loom.com
“Starter Get started with video communication $0 Sign up”
Checked 8 Oct 2026loom.com
“Get Loom for Free For Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android”
Checked 8 Oct 2026loom.com
“Start recording directly from your Chrome browser.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.atlassian.com
“Remove Loom branding on the video page”
Checked 8 Oct 2026loom.com
“Yes, you can try our Business + AI plan free for 14 days.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026loom.com
“$18 per user / month”
Checked 8 Oct 2026loom.com

ScreenRec

Free
Free account
Watermark
None
Time limit
None with an account
Quality
Up to 720p
Audio
Mic and computer
Webcam
Yes
Sign-up
Email, to lift 5 min
Card
No card
Works on
Windows, Mac, Linux
Paid from
$59 a year, $8 monthly
Catch
50 videos a month, personal use

Without an account, each recording stops at 5 minutes; a free account with just your email removes that. Free is for personal use only: work, client, sales or training videos need a paid plan. A ScreenRec blog page promises 4K, but its price page puts free at 720p.

In their own words(12, checked 8 Oct)
“Free forever for Windows, Mac & Linux. No credit card required.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenrec.com
“Record videos without a ScreenRec watermark.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenrec.com
“Create a free account to remove the 5-minute recording limit.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenrec.com
“Up to 720p recording quality”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenrec.com
“Monthly video recordings 50 /mo unlimited unlimited”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenrec.com
“Free Forever is for personal use only.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenrec.com
“Capture your voice, computer audio, or both.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenrec.com
“Add your webcam video to screen recordings.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenrec.com
“Unregistered users can record videos up to 5 minutes long.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenrec.com
“Billed annually $59 (save $39)”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenrec.com
“or $8 month to month”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenrec.com
“You can easily capture your desktop, as well as the audio, screencast, or narrate presentations (with computer audio, mic audio, and webcam) in up to 4k video quality.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026screenrec.com

Free, with a watermark

You can record for free, but the video carries the company's mark, on every export or when you embed it.

VEED

Free
Free plan
Watermark
Yes, burned in
Time limit
60 min each
Quality
720p
Audio
Mic; computer varies
Webcam
Yes
Works on
Browser
Paid from
Price changes by country

Paying later does not clean old videos: you export them again from the project. On Windows you can share your system sound; on a Mac, only from a browser tab. It does not record on phones. Its pricing page shows prices in your own currency, so they change by country.

In their own words(11, checked 8 Oct)
“All projects exported while you weren't logged into an account or used a free account will have a VEED.IO watermark.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.veed.io
“The watermark is hardcoded into the video.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.veed.io
“How long can I record for? Up to 60 minutes, on every plan.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.veed.io
“Free Plan : Export in 720p only.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.veed.io
“macOS - system audio can only be shared when you record a specific browser tab.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.veed.io
“Windows - tick Share system audio in the screen-sharing window before you start recording.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.veed.io
“You can record your screen only, your camera only, or both together.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.veed.io
“No. The recorder runs entirely in your browser.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.veed.io
“Currently we don't support recording from mobile devices.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026veed.io
“Yes. You can create an account and use the free plan for as long as you like, with some limitations on features and export quality.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.veed.io
“Prices are listed in your local currency if available, and if not they are listed in USD.”
Checked 16 Oct 2026veed.io
Free
Free plan
Watermark
When embedded
Time limit
30 min each
Quality
Up to 2K, plan not stated
Audio
Mic; computer not stated
Webcam
Yes
Sign-up
Account
Works on
Browser, phones
Paid from
$12 a month, billed yearly

The watermark shows when you embed a free video on another site; sharing by Vimeo link does not show it. Vimeo's pages name your camera, mic and screen, not your computer's sound. Its recorder page shows Starter at $13 a month and its price page at $12.

In their own words(11, checked 8 Oct)
“Free and Basic plan recordings include a visible Vimeo watermark when embedded.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026vimeo.com
“Upgrading to a higher tier paid plan, or sharing through Vimeo, removes the watermark.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026vimeo.com
“Users on a Free or Basic plan can record a maximum of 30 minutes per video.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026help.vimeo.com
“Record Studio delivers recordings with up to 2K quality visuals.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026help.vimeo.com
“In the studio, you can record your camera, microphone, or your screen.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026help.vimeo.com
“A free plan on Vimeo stays free forever.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026help.vimeo.com
“Vimeo's online screen recorder helps you capture your screen, webcam, or both directly from your browser.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026vimeo.com
“Looking for a screen recorder for iPhone or Android? Use the Vimeo mobile app to record from your device.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026vimeo.com
“Vimeo's screen recorder runs in your browser, so there's nothing to download or install. Just log in and start recording.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026vimeo.com
“Starter $12 per month, billed annually plus applicable tax”
Checked 8 Oct 2026vimeo.com
“Starter $13/mo billed annually”
Checked 8 Oct 2026vimeo.com

Camtasia

Free
Free editor
Watermark
Yes, on every export
Audio
Mic and computer
Webcam
Yes
Sign-up
TechSmith sign-in
Works on
Windows, Mac
Paid from
$179.88 a year to remove it

The cheapest plan, Starter at $39 a year, still exports with the watermark; Essentials at $179.88 a year is the first that removes it. The watermark is part of the video, so old exports must be made again after you pay. Only yearly prices are shown.

In their own words(7, checked 8 Oct)
“Yes! You can download and use the full Camtasia Editor for free.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026techsmith.com
“The only limitation is that exported videos will include a watermark until you upgrade to a paid Essentials, Create or Pro plan or a Camtasia Editor Business License.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026techsmith.com
“The watermark is "baked in" to any videos produced using the free version of Camtasia Editor.”
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“Yes, Camtasia records screen, microphone, system audio, and webcam on separate tracks”
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“Starting with Camtasia Editor 2023, the application by default requires you to sign in.”
Checked 8 Oct 2026support.techsmith.com
“Camtasia individual plans are non-transferable $39.00 per year billed yearly $179.88 per year billed yearly”
Checked 16 Oct 2026techsmith.com
“Yes, Camtasia is available for both Windows and macOS, with nearly identical features on both platforms.”
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Questions

Is there a free screen recorder with no watermark and no time limit?

Yes. OBS Studio says it has no watermarks or other limitations, on Windows, Mac and Linux. On Windows, FlashBack Express and Free Cam say no watermark and no time limits; Free Cam saves 720p WMV files. ScreenRec has neither with a free account, but only for personal use and 50 recordings a month.

Does Windows have a free built-in screen recorder?

Yes, two. On Windows 11, Snipping Tool records any area you pick: press Windows + Shift + R. It saves an MP4 and needs no account. Xbox Game Bar, on Windows 10 and 11, records the app or game you are in with Windows + Alt + R, with your computer's sound and your mic.

Can I record my screen on a Mac for free?

Yes. Press Shift-Command-5 to open the Screenshot app, or use QuickTime Player. Recordings are saved as .mov files. To record your Mac's own sound you need macOS 27 or later; on older versions Apple's steps record only a microphone. OBS Studio is free on a Mac too.

Can a free screen recorder record computer sound?

Yes. OBS Studio, FlashBack Express, Free Cam, ScreenRec, Xbox Game Bar and Bandicam's free version record your computer's sound and your mic. ScreenPal's free plan records only your mic. Clipchamp on a personal account, and VEED on a Mac, take it only from a browser tab.

Is Loom free?

Yes, with limits. The free Starter plan gives 25 videos of up to 5 minutes each, at up to 720p, with no watermark. Free users cannot download their videos. Business costs $18 per user a month.

Does Bandicam's free version have a watermark?

No, not in Bandicam 2027: recordings have no watermark, but stop at 5 minutes. Bandicam 2024 and 2025 added a watermark and allowed 10 minutes. Videos exported from its editor still get a watermark, and work use needs a business licence.

Is Camtasia free?

No, not without a watermark. You can use the full Camtasia Editor for free, but every exported video carries a TechSmith watermark. The $39 Starter plan keeps it; Essentials, at $179.88 a year, is the cheapest plan that removes it.

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