ScreenFlow
ScreenFlow: A production-focused Mac recorder with multitrack editing and a $199 one-time license. Ranked #5 of 131 in Screen Recording Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for mac users needing production-oriented editing.
At a glance
- Editor score8.7 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forMac users needing production-oriented editing
- Free planNo
- Paid from$199 one-time
- Webcam recordingYes
- Founded1998 · Nevada City, California, USA
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on ScreenFlow
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 screens. Its audience includes educators, corporate trainers, marketers, sales teams, online trainers, content creators, gamers, and app demonstrators. The workflow is production-oriented, combining capture with a multitrack timeline, titles, transitions, animations, annotations, captions, chroma key, and video effects.
Pricing is built around one-time licenses rather than a recurring subscription. The ScreenFlow plan costs $199 and includes screen recording, video editing, iPhone demos, video tutorials, and corporate training capabilities. ScreenFlow Super Pak costs $298 one time and adds the Stock Media Library and self-help support. ScreenFlow Super Pak + costs $357 one time and adds the Stock Media Library and Premium Support. A trial is available without a time limit, but exported movies are watermarked. Buyers should choose the base license when they already have media resources and support coverage; the bundles are more relevant when stock content or added support matters.
ScreenFlow fits Mac-centered teams that want capture and editing in one desktop application. Publishing integrations include YouTube, Wistia, Google Drive, Facebook, and Dropbox, while batch export and ProRes and MP4 presets support repeatable delivery. Closed-caption editing and SRT import add useful accessibility workflow coverage, and simultaneous screen, camera, and microphone recording suits demonstrations and training. The trade-off is a narrower platform footprint: the product supports macOS and iOS, so organizations standardizing on other desktop platforms should choose an alternative. It is also a substantial upfront purchase for occasional recording needs, particularly when a watermark-free trial output is important before buying.
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ScreenFlow fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $199 one-time |
| Webcam recording | Yes |
| System audio | Yes |
| Microphone recording | Yes |
| Max recording length | Not verified |
| Maximum video quality | 4k |
| Supported platforms | macos, ios |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS, iOS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: YouTube, Wistia, Google Drive, Facebook, Dropbox |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | telestream.net |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
ScreenFlow integrations
ScreenFlow lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- YouTube
- Wistia
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
Alternatives to ScreenFlow
- CamtasiaA deep desktop toolkit for training videos, tutorials, and structured learning content.9.3
- ScreenPalA feature-rich choice for budget-conscious creators who need more than basic recording.9.1
- LoomA broad screen recorder for teams that communicate through polished async video.9.0
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