One Rec — Free Screen Recording Studio
One Rec is a free, cross-platform screen recording application with a built-in video editor. Record your screen, add cinematic zoom effects, generate AI captions, and export professional videos — all from one app. Available on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Features
- Cinematic Zoom
- Auto-zoom follows your cursor movements and clicks, applying smooth, professional zoom animations that highlight exactly what matters.
- AI Captions
- Local Whisper-based speech recognition generates captions in real-time. Export as SRT, VTT, or burned into the video. No cloud transcription service needed.
- Timeline Editor
- Built-in drag-and-drop timeline for trimming, splitting, and arranging clips. No separate editing software required.
- Smooth Cursor Effects
- Automatic cursor smoothing removes jitter and adds click highlights for polished, professional recordings.
- Beautiful Backgrounds
- Apply gradient backgrounds, wallpapers, or custom colors behind your recording. Add device frames for product demos.
- Multi-format Export
- Export to MP4, GIF, or WebM. Record up to 4K resolution with adjustable frame rates and quality presets.
- Cross-platform
- Native applications for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Optimized for each operating system.
- 100% Local & Private
- All processing happens on your machine. Recordings never leave your computer unless you choose to share them.
How One Rec compares
| Competitor | Key Differences |
|---|---|
| Loom | One Rec: free, offline, unlimited recordings, full editor, local privacy. Loom: cloud-dependent, limited free tier, basic editing. |
| OBS Studio | One Rec: built-in editor, cinematic zoom, AI captions, simple UI. OBS: streaming-focused, no editor, complex setup, plugin-dependent. |
| Screen Studio | One Rec: free, cross-platform (Mac/Win/Linux), AI captions, timeline editor. Screen Studio: Mac-only, paid subscription. |
| Camtasia | One Rec: free, lightweight, AI-powered features, modern UI. Camtasia: expensive, heavy, no AI features. |
Pricing
- Free — $0
- Unlimited recordings, no time limit, 720p export at up to 30 fps, with a small logo, Auto-zoom on your clicks and typing, Offline captions in 17 languages, Cursor smoothing and click effects, Wallpapers, gradients or your own image, Timeline editor with Smart Trim, MP4, ProRes and GIF export, 3 share links, kept 7 days, 2 GB of sharing a month, 5 cloud AI generations a day, Live to 1 destination at 720p.
- Creator — $9/month
- Everything in Free, 1080p at 60 fps, without the logo, 50 share links, kept 30 days, 20 GB of sharing a month, 50 cloud AI generations a day, Live to 3 destinations, with guests, Priority feature requests, Early access to beta builds.
- Pro — $19/month
- Everything in Creator, 4K export, 200 share links, kept 90 days, 100 GB of sharing a month, Unlimited cloud AI generations, Live to 10 destinations at up to 1080p60, Priority support, Priority bug fixes, Custom feature consultation.
- Webinar — $49/month
- Everything in Pro, A watch page on One Rec for each webinar, Up to 100 live viewers, 500 viewer-hours a month, live and replay, 20 streaming hours a month, Replays kept 30 days, Forward to up to 3 other destinations.
- Team — $15/seat/month
- Everything in Pro, for every member, 500 share links, kept a year, Live to up to 25 destinations, $15 per seat a month, or $12 billed yearly, Invite people by email or link, Seats and billing managed by the owner.
Frequently asked questions
- Is One Rec really free?
- Yes. Unlimited recordings, no time limits, no account required. Free exports are 720p with a One Rec logo; no watermark from $9/mo.
- What platforms does One Rec run on?
- macOS, Windows, and Linux. Native applications for each.
- Is my data private?
- 100% local processing. Recordings never leave your machine.
- What is the best free alternative to Loom and OBS Studio?
- One Rec combines Loom's simplicity with OBS's power — plus a built-in editor, AI captions, and cinematic zoom — all for free.