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Head-to-head · Game Recording Software

Bandicam vs Medal

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Bandicam #5 in Game Recording Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Bandicam
Medal #6 in Game Recording Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Medal

Bandicam leads on 0 checks, Medal on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBandicam · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresMedal · 4 of 4

Bandicam scores higher on our rubric for game recording software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Bandicam is the better fit for paid 4K recording with editing utilities. Medal is the better fit for creators wanting a broad recording suite.

  • Bandicam fits best

    Paid 4K recording with editing utilities

  • Medal fits best

    Creators wanting a broad recording suite

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Side by side

Feature Bandicam 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Medal 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #5 in Game Recording Software #6 in Game Recording Software
Best for Paid 4K recording with editing utilities Creators wanting a broad recording suite
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $7.99/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 Tickets, Docs, Community
Integrations 3 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Bandicam 0/4 · Medal 4/4
Instant replay Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Watermark-free video Not checked yet ✓ (best)
GPU encoding Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Webcam overlay Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Capture resolution Not checked yet 4k
Recording modes Not checked yet Multi-mode
Supported platforms Not checked yet Windows 10/11 desktop; iOS and Android mobile
Our review
Pros
  • Records games, screens, webcams, external devices, and audio
  • Supports 4K capture up to 3840×2160 with scheduled recording
  • Adds trimming, Smart Zoom, AI transcription, and background removal
  • Captures instant replays, full sessions, desktops, and screens
  • Supports up to 4K resolution and 144 FPS recording
  • Combines editing, automatic clipping, cloud sharing, and mobile apps
Cons
  • Requires a paid license rather than offering a free plan
  • Direct uploads are limited to YouTube, Google Drive, and Vimeo
  • Registered access is limited to Windows and macOS
  • Official support excludes macOS and Linux
  • Premium is required for unlimited cloud storage and full-quality uploads
  • Discord is the listed integration
Our verdict

Bandicam is paid screen recording software for Windows and macOS. It is designed for gameplay, tutorials, online classes, meetings, presentations, and general desktop capture. Recording modes cover screens, games, desktops, webcams, and…

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Medal is game recording and clip-sharing software for gamers and creators who want to capture, edit, upload, and share gameplay. Its Windows app supports instant replay clips, full-session recording, screenshots, desktop capture,…

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  1. BandicamGame Recording Software 8.8Free plan
  2. MedalGame Recording Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Bandicam — where it wins

    • Records games, screens, webcams, external devices, and audio
    • Supports 4K capture up to 3840×2160 with scheduled recording
    • Adds trimming, Smart Zoom, AI transcription, and background removal

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a paid license rather than offering a free plan
    • Direct uploads are limited to YouTube, Google Drive, and Vimeo
    • Registered access is limited to Windows and macOS

  • Medal — where it wins

    • Captures instant replays, full sessions, desktops, and screens
    • Supports up to 4K resolution and 144 FPS recording
    • Combines editing, automatic clipping, cloud sharing, and mobile apps

    Where it doesn't

    • Official support excludes macOS and Linux
    • Premium is required for unlimited cloud storage and full-quality uploads
    • Discord is the listed integration

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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