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ScreenCursor vs OnlyRead

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ScreenCursor compared with OnlyRead
DetailScreenCursor logo ScreenCursorOnlyRead logo OnlyRead
What it doesScreen recorder with auto zoom effects Read-only mode for AI browser agents
StageNot given MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$49 USD, one-time payment. Covers up to 3 of your own computers. Early pricing: $49 (regular price $79). Free: $0/month, open source with bring-your-own-model key. Pro: Free during early access with 1,000 judged requests; $5/month when paid tier launches.
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
  • Blocks write, post, delete and purchase operations
  • Works with any Chromium browser and AI agent
  • App-specific rules and request classification
  • Open source codebase
  • Central control across multiple browsers (Pro)
  • One-link agent browser setup (Pro)
  • No API key required (Pro)
  • Per-account usage limits with fail-closed behavior
  • Tested on 1,000+ real tasks
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
  • Reduces accidental changes by AI agents without eliminating access to read data
  • Open source with full code transparency
  • Fail-closed design for unclassified requests
  • Tested against real AI agent tasks on major websites
  • Fully managed Pro option with no setup required
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 checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)40
Citation Flow (Majestic)270
Referring domains (Majestic)530

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