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Screen Recorder vs Retext

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Screen Recorder compared with Retext
DetailScreen Recorder logo Screen RecorderRetext logo Retext
What it doesMac screen recorder with automatic zoom and smooth motion for polished demos, tutorials, and social videos. Type less, do more
StageEstablished Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$49 one-time payment for up to 3 Macs Free: up to 5 snippets, 1 free AI generation. Pro: $2.50/month billed yearly at $29.99 or $4.99/month, unlimited snippets and AI generation. Lifetime: $49.99 one-time payment with all Pro features and future updates.
Key features
  • Automatic zoom that follows the cursor
  • Built-in timeline editor with split, crop, and zoom
  • Free on-device transcription with Whisper
  • Camera recording with movable overlay
  • Editable cursor size, style, and click effects
  • Record full screen or selected area
  • Layout templates for multiple platforms
  • MP4 export at multiple resolutions
  • Add images, video, and sound to timeline
  • Microphone or system sound recording
  • Dynamic fields: date, time, day, clipboard, fill-in prompts, cursor positioning
  • AI-powered snippet generation
  • Native Swift-built app for macOS
  • Local storage with no account required
  • Instant expansion without delay or popups
  • Team snippet sharing with team plans
  • Apple notarized application
What makes it different
  • Automatic zoom that follows your cursor during recording
  • Timeline editor opens immediately after recording stops
  • Free transcription and captions on your Mac with no upload
  • No watermark and recordings stay on your Mac
  • One-time $49 payment with no subscription
  • Free version with no account required or data collection
  • AI generation powered by Anthropic API for content creation
  • Native Swift application built for performance and efficiency
  • Smart dynamic fields that resolve with live data on expansion
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)4 +1 (up) since last check10 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)719
Citation Flow (Majestic)1426
Referring domains (Majestic)78188

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