Best recording tools for creators
Screen, camera and podcast recorders creators use before the edit.
Popular recording tools: Riverside, OBS Studio, Loom and StreamYard. Riverside, OBS Studio and Loom have a free plan. Riverside, Restream and Tella work with Claude.
Top picks
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RiversideRemote podcast and interview recordingRecords podcasts and interviews remotely in studio quality, then edits and clips them with AI.
Works with Claude2
OBS StudioFree recording and live streamingRecords your screen and cameras and streams live, using free open-source software for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Free plan3
LoomQuick screen recordings with share linksRecords your screen and camera and shares a link right away, with AI summaries and titles on paid plans.
Free planCompare recording tools
Prices from each tool's own pricing page on October 31, 2026, monthly billing where offered.
| Tool | Best for | Free plan | Paid from | Claude / ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | Remote podcast and interview recording | Yes | $35/mo | Claude |
| OBS Studio | Free recording and live streaming | Yes | Free | No |
| Loom | Quick screen recordings with share links | Yes | $18/mo | No |
 StreamYard | Browser-based livestreams and interviews | Yes | $18.99/mo | No |
 Restream | Streaming to many platforms at once | Yes | $19/mo billed yearly | Claude |
 Screen Studio | Polished Mac product demos | Not stated | $29/mo | No |
 Tella | Product demos and tutorial videos | Trial | $13/mo billed yearly | Claude |
 Audacity | Free voiceover and podcast recording | Yes | Free | No |
 Cap | Open-source Loom-style screen recording | Yes | $12/mo | No |
 Kap | Free Mac screen recording | Yes | Free | No |
 Screencastify | Chrome screen recordings with quick edits | Yes | $19/mo | No |
 Screenity | Free Chrome screen recording | Yes | Free | No |
 ShareX | Free Windows screen capture | Yes | Free | No |
 Streamlabs | Live streaming with overlays | Yes | $27/mo | No |
 XSplit Broadcaster | Live streaming and recording on Windows | Yes | $14.99/mo | No |
 Camtasia | Tutorials and course videos | Trial | $39/yr | No |
 Ecamm Live | Mac livestreams and recorded shows | Trial | $16/mo billed yearly | No |
 CleanShot X | Mac screenshots and short screen clips | No | $35 one-time | No |
Verified makers first, then the names creators know best, then tools that work with Claude or ChatGPT.
Every tool in one line
Riversideriverside.comRecords podcasts and interviews remotely in studio quality, then edits and clips them with AI.
OBS Studioobsproject.comRecords your screen and cameras and streams live, using free open-source software for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Loomloom.comRecords your screen and camera and shares a link right away, with AI summaries and titles on paid plans.
StreamYardstreamyard.comRuns live streams and records interviews from your browser, with guests, overlays, and multi-platform streaming.
Restreamrestream.ioStreams live to many platforms at once and records your shows, with a studio for guests and clips.
Screen Studioscreen.studioRecords your Mac screen and automatically adds smooth zooms, cursor effects, and polished backgrounds.
Tellatella.comRecords your screen and camera in clips, then edits, adds layouts, and shares the polished video.
Audacityaudacityteam.orgRecords and edits audio on your computer, with free open-source software.
Capcap.soRecords your screen and shares it instantly as an open-source alternative to Loom, free for personal use.
Kapgetkap.coRecords your Mac screen to video or GIF with an open-source app.
Screencastifyscreencastify.comRecords your screen from a Chrome extension, with simple editing and easy sharing.
Screenityscreenity.ioRecords your browser or screen for free as a Chrome extension, with annotation and no time limits.
ShareXgetsharex.comCaptures screenshots and records your screen on Windows, with sharing options built in.
Streamlabsstreamlabs.comStreams and records gameplay or webcam video with overlays, alerts, and a free desktop app.
XSplit Broadcasterxsplit.comStreams and records scenes from cameras, screens, and games in one workspace.
Camtasiatechsmith.comRecords your screen and edits the footage into tutorials and courses, with AI tools in higher plans.
Ecamm Liveecamm.comStreams live and records shows on Mac, with multiple cameras, screen sharing, and guests.
CleanShot Xcleanshot.comCaptures screenshots and records your Mac screen, with annotations, GIFs, and cloud sharing.
Questions
- What is the best tool to record videos and podcasts?
- Popular recording tools: Riverside, OBS Studio, Loom and StreamYard. Riverside, OBS Studio and Loom have a free plan. Riverside, Restream and Tella work with Claude.
- Which recording tools are free?
- Riverside, OBS Studio, Loom, StreamYard, Restream, Audacity, Cap, Kap, Screencastify, Screenity, ShareX, Streamlabs and XSplit Broadcaster have a free plan.
- Which recording tools work with Claude or ChatGPT?
- Riverside, Restream and Tella have an official Claude connection.
- How do I post what I make to Instagram, TikTok and YouTube?
- Ask Claude or ChatGPT to post it with Ghostedit. It goes to every platform at your best time, checked against each platform's rules first.
More creator tools
+15Video editingEditors with AI that cuts silences, fixes audio and resizes for Reels, TikTok and Shorts.
+14ClippingTools that turn one long video, stream or podcast into short vertical clips.
+8CaptionsAuto captions and subtitles that keep viewers watching with the sound off.
+8Dubbing and translationTranslate and dub your videos into other languages in your own voice.
+14AI video and avatarsMake video from text or images, or a talking avatar that reads your script.
+8VoiceVoiceovers, voice cloning and one-click audio cleanup.
+8MusicAI music and royalty-free tracks you can use in your videos.
+10Stock and B-rollStock video, B-roll, photos and sound effects you can use in your edits.
+14Thumbnails and designThumbnails, covers, cut-outs and AI images for your posts.
+12Photo editingEdit, retouch and upscale photos for posts, covers and carousels.
+14Ideas and scriptsFind what to post next, write the script and research the topic.
+12TranscriptionTurn videos and podcasts into text you can search, quote and repost.
+12Link in bioOne link for your bio, with a page, a store or a booking form behind it.
+11NewslettersOwn your audience with an email list you can reach any time.
+12Courses and membershipsSell a course, run a paid community or launch a membership.
+3Brand dealsFind sponsors, send a media kit and get paid for brand deals.
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