What's the best screen recording app for Mac?

Question

I'm looking to provide a colleague with a screen recording app to record video walk throughs of our software and looking for the best option.  Ease of use and reliability are key.

Øyvind Nordbø · Accepted Answer

I use this one for all of my screen recording needs. A super simple free app that lives in your menu bar. Exports to GIF, WebM and MP4. 👌

Mark B. · Answer

Free. Simple. Effective. It is missing advanced features, but for simply recording the screen (or a window/area of the screen), a voice/audio stream and highlighting clicks, you can't beat it.

Timothy · Answer

I'm a bit bias since I worked on Kap; but as an actual user of it daily for my full-time job, I can't recommend it enough. I've tried many others and have never been fully satisfied as I have with the ease and quality of Kap and its resulting Kaptures. 🎉

Ciocanel Razvan · Answer

I use this one. It's also free and it has screenshots and video recording. As well as annotations that you can add after doing a screenshot. You can also save files to dropbox or even ftp.

Harald Eckmüller · Answer

Simple yet powerful tool if you don't need a full fledged editing suite, but rather a robust and lean tool that comes with all the necessary features.

Shawn Axsom · Answer

Simple, free, configurable output types, FPS, and size. It would be nice to see a preview of the FPS and size on the preview screen, but it is perfect otherwise.

Brian Cusack · Answer

I have used it and I would not use any other app

Alex McIl · Answer

Quick and easy to use. Many efficient short cuts making editing far superior than other screen recorders.
You can also get a better deal if purchased on the official website compared to Apple store

Ruslan Girichev · Answer

Use CloudApp to record and share videos. I also use native QuickTime Player – just click File > New Screen Recording. QuickTime can also record iPhone/iPad screen by New Movie Recording, you will see yourself but can switch to device via arrow icon near the rec button.

Wojciech Kocjan · Answer

Simple to use and has nice function - export to GIF. It's free for <5 minutes videos.

Lim Chee Aun · Answer

I use this pretty often. Can adjust framerate, loop and trim before exporting to GIF or video.

Hein Zaw Htet · Answer

Simple menu bar interface for Mac

Amol Umbarkar · Answer

I used Loom recently for recording my product screens in chrome.  Not sure if you are looking for something like this.

CocoaBob · Answer

It's free and does everything you expect for screen recording.

Jeff Ski Kinsey · Answer

It just works. Free with every Mac.

Bunnyleap Support · Answer

Just enough features. I still miss export as GIF.
If you are looking for a Free and Simple Screen recorder I would put my bets that this is the right choice.

Duane Hardy · Answer

Very easy to use. Not only captures video but also snapshots with photo editing tools.

Brian Anthony · Answer

Super easy to use, never fails! The Premium tool is where its at!

MR B · Answer

The interface is very nice easy to use, it worked well for me on some high-quality stuff.

Kate.H · Answer

Not only can you record from multiple monitors, but you can choose to record from your webcam and connected iOS device simultaneously. Combine that with the ability to record audio, and you have the perfect setup for creating video tutorials

Brian Vastola · Answer

I can select any area, I can notate, easily add my logo... lots of goodies.

Bram Jansen · Answer

It records clear audio and videos and comes with a full-featured video editor. It’s also simple and easy to use.

Wilco de Kreij · Answer

Easiest way to record screen captures (both video & GIF) I came across, even after trying pretty much EVERY alternative out there.

Jonno Riekwel · Answer

Great app that has a lot to offer. It feels almost pro, but it stays quite simple to use.

Antoine Yng · Answer

I use this one. Damn simple and free!

Alex · Answer

Yes, actually