Head-to-head · Game Recording Software
SteelSeries Moments vs Action!
SteelSeries Moments leads on 1 check, Action! 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 scoreSteelSeries Moments · 9.1/10
- Free planonly SteelSeries Moments
- Free trialonly Action!
- Most featuresAction! · 4 of 4
SteelSeries Moments scores higher on our rubric for game recording software: 9.1 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
SteelSeries Moments offers free plan; Action! doesn't.
SteelSeries Moments is the better fit for free clipping, editing, and social sharing. Action! is the better fit for paid users needing recording and livestreaming.
- SteelSeries Moments fits best
Free clipping, editing, and social sharing
- Action! fits best
Paid users needing recording and livestreaming
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Side by side
| Feature | SteelSeries Moments 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Action! 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in Game Recording Software | #8 in Game Recording Software |
| Best for | Free clipping, editing, and social sharing | Paid users needing recording and livestreaming |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Android |
| Support | Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SteelSeries Moments 2/4 · Action! 4/4 | ||
| Instant replay | ✓ | ✓ |
| Watermark-free video | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| GPU encoding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Webcam overlay | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Capture resolution | Not checked yet | 8k |
| Recording modes | Multi-mode | Multi-mode |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10+ | Windows |
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| Our verdict | SteelSeries Moments is free game-recording software integrated into SteelSeries GG. It is designed primarily for individual Windows gamers who want to capture gameplay or desktop footage, save highlights, edit clips, and share them online.… Read the review → |
Action! is desktop and game recording software from Mirillis Ltd. for players, streamers, and creators who need more than basic gameplay capture. It records gameplay and desktop activity, supports webcam overlays with chroma key, captures… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SteelSeries Moments — where it wins
- Free manual and automatic clipping with customizable hotkeys
- Multi-track editing, montages, instant replay, and desktop capture
- Direct sharing to YouTube, Discord, Reddit, and X
Where it doesn't
- Available only on Windows 10 or later
- Automatic highlights work only with supported games
- Built primarily for individual gamers rather than broader team workflows
Action! — where it wins
- Records up to 4K MP4 and supports 8K AVI configurations
- Time-Shift replay, webcam overlays, and separate audio tracks
- Streams to major platforms and supports USB/HDMI capture devices
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; access is limited to a 30-day trial before purchase
- Recording is centered on Windows desktop use
- Only Home use and Commercial use license plans are listed
- SteelSeries Moments9.1/10 · Free plan
A free Windows clip editor with automatic highlights, multi-track audio, and direct sharing.
Visit SteelSeriesFull verdict → - Action!8.2/10 · 30-day trial
A paid Windows recorder with replay, high-resolution capture, streaming, and hardware support.
Visit Action!Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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