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Head-to-head · Screen Recording Software

ScreenFlow vs Vidyard

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score ScreenFlow #5 in Screen Recording Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ScreenFlow
Vidyard #9 in Screen Recording Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Vidyard

ScreenFlow leads on 0 checks, Vidyard on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreScreenFlow · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly Vidyard
  • Free trialonly Vidyard

ScreenFlow scores higher on our rubric for screen recording software: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #9.

Vidyard offers free plan; ScreenFlow doesn't.

ScreenFlow is the better fit for mac users needing production-oriented editing. Vidyard is the better fit for sales and marketing teams using CRM integrations.

  • ScreenFlow fits best

    Mac users needing production-oriented editing

  • Vidyard fits best

    Sales and marketing teams using CRM integrations

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Side by side

Feature ScreenFlow 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Vidyard 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.3
Ranking #5 in Screen Recording Software #9 in Screen Recording Software
Best for Mac users needing production-oriented editing Sales and marketing teams using CRM integrations
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $199 one-time —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms macOS, iOS Web, Windows, macOS, Chrome extension
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 51+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ScreenFlow 3/3 · Vidyard 3/3
Webcam recording ✓ ✓
System audio ✓ ✓
Microphone recording ✓ ✓
Specs
Max recording length Not checked yet 30 minutes
Maximum video quality 4k 4k
Supported platforms macos, ios web, windows, macos, chrome_extension
Our review
Pros
  • Records screen, camera, microphone, system audio, and iOS devices
  • Multitrack editing includes captions, effects, annotations, and chroma key
  • Exports in ProRes and MP4, with batch export and five publishing integrations
  • Combines screen, webcam, editing, hosting, analytics, and notifications
  • Supports six platforms, including web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome
  • Connects with HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, Slack, and Zapier
Cons
  • The $199 starting price is a significant upfront commitment
  • Platform support is limited to macOS and iOS
  • Trial exports are watermarked, despite having no time limit
  • Free plan allows five recorded videos per month
  • Free recordings are limited to 30 minutes
  • Advanced analytics, integrations, and security require higher tiers
Our verdict

ScreenFlow is Telestream’s desktop screen recording and video editing software for Mac users who need more than a basic capture tool. It can record the display alongside camera video, microphone audio, computer audio, and iPhone or iPad…

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Vidyard is a video messaging and asynchronous communications platform for sales, marketing, customer success, and other go-to-market teams. It supports screen, webcam, and screen-plus-camera recording, along with microphone capture,…

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  1. ScreenFlowScreen Recording Software 8.7Paid
  2. VidyardScreen Recording Software 8.3Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ScreenFlow — where it wins

    • Records screen, camera, microphone, system audio, and iOS devices
    • Multitrack editing includes captions, effects, annotations, and chroma key
    • Exports in ProRes and MP4, with batch export and five publishing integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • The $199 starting price is a significant upfront commitment
    • Platform support is limited to macOS and iOS
    • Trial exports are watermarked, despite having no time limit
  • Vidyard — where it wins

    • Combines screen, webcam, editing, hosting, analytics, and notifications
    • Supports six platforms, including web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome
    • Connects with HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, Slack, and Zapier

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan allows five recorded videos per month
    • Free recordings are limited to 30 minutes
    • Advanced analytics, integrations, and security require higher tiers

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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