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Screen Studio vs Uscreen

Screen Studio and Uscreen are both video & screen recording tools. Screen Studio is aimed at creators and developers, while Uscreen is aimed at creators and small businesses. Screen Studio costs less, from $29/mo versus $49/mo for Uscreen.

Screen Studio

Beautiful macOS screen recordings

Uscreen

Video membership platform with branded mobile and TV apps for creators

PricingPaid · $29Paid · $49
Starting price$29/mo$49/mo
Free planNoNo
Free trial—14 days
Built forCreators, DevelopersCreators, Small businesses
Platformsmacosweb, ios, android
CountryPL · 2022US · 2014
Rating——

Choose Screen Studio if

Mac users making product demo videos.

  • Stunning results with zero editing
  • Fast workflow
  • Great for product demos

Look elsewhere if: Windows users or long-form tutorials needing editing.

Choose Uscreen if

Video-first creators and studios with a few hundred or more paying members who want their own branded streaming apps.

  • Creators own the brand, the apps and the member relationship
  • Video, live, community and apps in one platform
  • No per-subscriber fee on the Starter plan

Look elsewhere if: Course creators who need funnels and email marketing (Kajabi) or hobby creators starting from zero (Patreon).

Screen Studio vs Uscreen pricing

Screen Studio

  • Monthly$29/moAll features, 4K 60fps export, shareable links
  • Yearly$9/moBilled annually; same features; 40% student discount

Uscreen

  • Starter$49/moMonthly only; up to 100 subscribers, no subscriber fee
  • Growth$199/mo$149/mo billed annually; +$1.99 per subscriber, unlimited members
  • App Essentials$499/mo$449/mo billed annually; +$0.99 per subscriber, iOS and Android apps
  • CustomCustomQuoted; adds TV apps, community DMs and challenges

Screen Studio · Key features

  • Automatic zoom following clicks
  • Smooth cursor and motion blur
  • Backgrounds, padding and shadows
  • Webcam overlays
  • Export presets for social
  • Keyboard shortcut display

Cons

  • Mac only
  • Not a full editor
  • No collaboration

Uscreen · Key features

  • Branded video storefront with catalogue, playlists and comments
  • Native live streaming with real-time chat and reminders
  • Subscriptions, free trials, bundles and one-off purchases
  • Branded iOS and Android apps with push notifications
  • TV apps on Custom plans for living-room viewing
  • Community channels with public and private spaces

Cons

  • Per-subscriber fees add up as membership grows
  • Apps require the $449+ App Essentials tier
  • Weaker course and email marketing tools than Kajabi

Screen Studio vs Uscreen: FAQ

Which is cheaper, Screen Studio or Uscreen?

Screen Studio starts at $29/mo and Uscreen at $49/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.

Do Screen Studio and Uscreen have a free plan?

Screen Studio has no free plan. Uscreen has no free plan, a 14-day free trial.

Which is better for small businesses, Screen Studio or Uscreen?

Uscreen lists small businesses as a core audience, while Screen Studio is aimed more at creators and developers.

Not sure yet?