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Head-to-head · Screen Recording Software

ScreenPal vs Zight

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score ScreenPal #2 in Screen Recording Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ScreenPal
Zight #8 in Screen Recording Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Zight

ScreenPal leads on 1 check, Zight on 0, and 4 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 scoreScreenPal · 9.1/10
  • Lowest starting priceScreenPal · $4/mo
  • Free planboth

ScreenPal scores higher on our rubric for screen recording software: 9.1 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

ScreenPal is cheaper to start at $4/user/mo against $9.95/user/mo.

ScreenPal is the better fit for budget-conscious creators needing rich video tools. Zight is the better fit for support and collaboration teams needing governance.

  • ScreenPal fits best

    Budget-conscious creators needing rich video tools

  • Zight fits best

    Support and collaboration teams needing governance

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Side by side

Feature ScreenPal 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Zight 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.4
Ranking #2 in Screen Recording Software #8 in Screen Recording Software
Best for Budget-conscious creators needing rich video tools Support and collaboration teams needing governance
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $4/mo (best) $9.95/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Chrome extension
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance GDPR, SSO/SAML SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML
Integrations 20 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ScreenPal 3/3 · Zight 3/3
Webcam recording ✓ ✓
System audio ✓ ✓
Microphone recording ✓ ✓
Specs
Max recording length 15 minutes Not checked yet
Maximum video quality 4k 4k
Supported platforms web, windows, macos, ios, android, chrome_extension, api macOS, Windows, Chrome, iOS
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes unlimited videos and hosting
  • Paid plans add editing, AI, interactive video, and analytics
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension
  • AI transcription, summaries, chapters, and step-by-step guides
  • Recording, editing, screenshots, GIFs, annotations, and redaction
  • SSO, SCIM, analytics, branding, and compliance options
Cons
  • Free recordings are limited to 15 minutes each
  • Computer audio recording is available only on paid plans
  • Integrations focus mainly on publishing and education
  • Share limits recordings to five minutes and storage to 1 GB
  • Platform coverage is limited to Windows, macOS, iOS, and Chrome extension
  • Scale uses custom pricing rather than a published rate
Our verdict

ScreenPal is a screen recording and video creation platform for individuals, educators, businesses, and development teams. It supports screen, webcam, or combined recording, microphone narration, screen capture by area, window, or full…

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Zight is a visual communication platform for individuals and teams that need to record, explain, and share work visually. It supports screen, webcam, system audio, and microphone recording, along with screenshots, GIFs, shareable links,…

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  1. ScreenPalScreen Recording Software 9.1Free plan
  2. ZightScreen Recording Software 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ScreenPal — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited videos and hosting
    • Paid plans add editing, AI, interactive video, and analytics
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension

    Where it doesn't

    • Free recordings are limited to 15 minutes each
    • Computer audio recording is available only on paid plans
    • Integrations focus mainly on publishing and education

  • Zight — where it wins

    • AI transcription, summaries, chapters, and step-by-step guides
    • Recording, editing, screenshots, GIFs, annotations, and redaction
    • SSO, SCIM, analytics, branding, and compliance options

    Where it doesn't

    • Share limits recordings to five minutes and storage to 1 GB
    • Platform coverage is limited to Windows, macOS, iOS, and Chrome extension
    • Scale uses custom pricing rather than a published rate
  • ScreenPal9.1/10 · Free plan

    A feature-rich choice for budget-conscious creators who need more than basic recording.

    Visit ScreenPalFull verdict →
  • Zight8.4/10 · Free plan

    A governed visual communication suite with recording, AI documentation, and team controls.

    Visit ZightFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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