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ScreenCursor vs Histiq

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ScreenCursor compared with Histiq
DetailScreenCursor logo ScreenCursor Histiq
What it doesScreen recorder with auto zoom effects AI semantic search for your browser history and PDFs
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$49 USD, one-time payment. Covers up to 3 of your own computers. Early pricing: $49 (regular price $79). Free 14-day trial (no credit card required, starts on install). Then: Monthly $6.99/mo, Annual $4.17/mo (billed $49.99/year, save 40%), or Lifetime $129 one-time payment.
Key features
  • Automatic zoom on every click, drag and keystroke
  • Adjustable zoom timing, depth and position
  • Full editor with trim, cut, split and speed adjustments
  • Backgrounds, blur, browser frame and aspect ratios
  • 1080p MP4 export with H.264 video and AAC audio
  • Works on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • No account or login required
  • Records browser tab or entire screen including other applications
  • Semantic search by meaning instead of exact keywords
  • Automatic PDF indexing and search
  • Sub-50ms search latency
  • Works on Chrome and Edge from single install
  • Privacy controls including domain blocklist and URL patterns
  • Encrypted local backup and export
  • No account or login required
  • Support for PDFs up to 50 MB
What makes it different
  • Automatic zoom placement on every click without manual editing
  • All processing happens locally with no video uploads
  • One-time payment instead of subscription
  • License covers up to 3 computers
  • Every zoom remains fully editable after recording
  • Only browser history tool that is 100% local with zero data transmission to servers
  • Includes full 14-day free trial with no credit card required
  • Works across Chrome and Edge without requiring separate installs
  • Lifetime purchase option with no recurring billing
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)9 no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)42
Citation Flow (Majestic)2715
Referring domains (Majestic)5330

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