Head-to-head · Game Recording Software
Outplayed vs Medal
Outplayed 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 scoreOutplayed · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
Outplayed scores higher on our rubric for game recording software: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
Outplayed is the better fit for players wanting automatic highlights and full sessions. Medal is the better fit for creators wanting a broad recording suite.
- Outplayed fits best
Players wanting automatic highlights and full sessions
- Medal fits best
Creators wanting a broad recording suite
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Side by side
| Feature | Outplayed 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Medal 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #3 in Game Recording Software | #6 in Game Recording Software |
| Best for | Players wanting automatic highlights and full sessions | 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 | Desktop | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs | Tickets, Docs, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Outplayed 4/4 · Medal 4/4 | ||
| Instant replay | ✓ | ✓ |
| Watermark-free video | ✓ | ✓ |
| GPU encoding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Webcam overlay | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Capture resolution | Not checked yet | 4k |
| Recording modes | Multi-mode | Multi-mode |
| Supported platforms | Windows | Windows 10/11 desktop; iOS and Android mobile |
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| Our verdict | Outplayed is a Windows desktop game recorder from Overwolf for PC players who want automatic highlights, full matches, complete sessions, manual clips, screenshots, and full-screen recordings in one place. It supports automatic detection… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Outplayed — where it wins
- Automatic highlights plus full-match and full-session recording
- Built-in trimming, editing, webcam overlays, and clip sharing
- Free plan includes recording, replay saving, and watermark removal
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only availability limits platform choice
- Automatic highlights depend on supported in-game events
- Premium purchase is directed through Tebex after login
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
- Outplayed9.0/10 · Free plan
A versatile Windows recorder for automatic highlights, full sessions, and clip sharing.
Visit OutplayedFull verdict → - Medal8.7/10 · Free plan
A broad recording suite for creators who want capture, editing, and sharing in one app.
Visit MedalFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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