Head-to-head · Game Recording Software
SteelSeries Moments vs Medal
SteelSeries Moments 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 scoreSteelSeries Moments · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresMedal · 4 of 4
SteelSeries Moments scores higher on our rubric for game recording software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
SteelSeries Moments is the better fit for free clipping, editing, and social sharing. Medal is the better fit for creators wanting a broad recording suite.
- SteelSeries Moments fits best
Free clipping, editing, and social sharing
- Medal fits best
Creators wanting a broad recording suite
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Side by side
| Feature | SteelSeries Moments 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Medal 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #2 in Game Recording Software | #6 in Game Recording Software |
| Best for | Free clipping, editing, and social sharing | Creators wanting a broad recording suite |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | $7.99/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Tickets, Docs, Community |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features SteelSeries Moments 2/4 · Medal 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 | 4k |
| Recording modes | Multi-mode | Multi-mode |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10+ | Windows 10/11 desktop; iOS and Android mobile |
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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 → |
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
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
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
- SteelSeries Moments9.1/10 · Free plan
A free Windows clip editor with automatic highlights, multi-track audio, and direct sharing.
Visit SteelSeriesFull 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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