One Rec vs ScreenPal
ScreenPal (formerly Screencast-O-Matic) charges $3-6/month and adds a watermark on the free tier. One Rec has a free plan with cinematic zoom, AI captions, cursor effects, and a full timeline editor, and removes the watermark from $9/mo.
TL;DR
Quick verdict
- One Rec removes the watermark from $9/mo (Creator). ScreenPal Free has a watermark.
- One Rec has cinematic auto-zoom and cursor effects. ScreenPal has basic recording.
- One Rec includes local AI captions. ScreenPal charges for cloud transcription.
- One Rec supports macOS, Windows, and Linux. ScreenPal has limited Linux support.
Feature comparison
How they compare
Verified feature-by-feature breakdown of One Rec vs ScreenPal.
| Feature | One Rec | ScreenPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free; paid from $9/mo | $3-6/month |
| No Watermark (Free) | Not included | Not included |
| Cinematic Auto-Zoom | Included | Not included |
| Cursor Effects | Included | Basic |
| AI Captions (Local) | Included | Cloud (paid) |
| Timeline Editor | Included | Basic |
| Custom Backgrounds | Included | Not included |
| 4K / 60fps | 4K export (Pro), 60 fps | 720p (free) |
| Streaming Studio | Included | Not included |
| macOS / Windows / Linux | Included | Limited Linux |
One Rec strengths
Where One Rec wins
No watermark from $9/mo
ScreenPal's free tier stamps a watermark on every recording. One Rec's Free plan has no recording limits and records at your screen's native resolution. Creator ($9/mo) removes the watermark.
Auto-zoom and local captions
One Rec has cinematic auto-zoom, click effects, and local AI captions. ScreenPal's recording is basic with no AI enhancements.
Full editing suite
One Rec's timeline editor handles trims, zooms, annotations, and captions. ScreenPal's editor is basic and gates many features behind paid plans.
Honest take
When ScreenPal might be a better fit
Here's where ScreenPal might suit you better.
You need a simple recorder for education
ScreenPal is popular in education with integrations for LMS platforms like Canvas and Google Classroom. If you need LMS integration, ScreenPal has that built in.
You want cloud hosting included
ScreenPal includes cloud hosting for sharing recordings via link. If instant link sharing is part of your workflow, ScreenPal handles that natively.
Pricing
Side-by-side pricing
| Plan | One Rec | ScreenPal |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $0 | $3-6/month |
| Watermark | Removed from $9/mo | On free tier |
| Recording quality | Native resolution, 30 fps | 720p (free) |
| AI Captions | Free (local) | Paid add-on |
| Auto-zoom | Included | Not available |
Monthly cost
- One Rec
- $0
- ScreenPal
- $3-6/month
Watermark
- One Rec
- Removed from $9/mo
- ScreenPal
- On free tier
Recording quality
- One Rec
- Native resolution, 30 fps
- ScreenPal
- 720p (free)
AI Captions
- One Rec
- Free (local)
- ScreenPal
- Paid add-on
Auto-zoom
- One Rec
- Included
- ScreenPal
- Not available
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
On the Free plan, exports include a One Rec logo. Creator ($9/mo) and above remove it. ScreenPal's free tier adds a watermark to every export.
ScreenPal has LMS integrations that make it popular in schools. For recording quality and editing features, One Rec is better. For LMS-specific workflows, ScreenPal may be more convenient.
See for yourself.
No account needed to record, edit or export, and no time limit on recordings. Try it on your next video.