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More than a screen recorder. A Bandicam alternative with editing.
Bandicam records your screen, but that's where it stops. Notch lets you record and edit in one app with auto-zoom, annotations, and captions — for $29 one-time.
Why people switch from Bandicam
No built-in editor
Bandicam records video but has no editing tools. You need a separate app (Bandicut) to trim, cut, or polish your recordings.
No auto-zoom
There's no way to add zoom effects to focus on specific parts of your recording. Notch handles this automatically.
No captions
Bandicam has no caption tools. Notch lets you create multilingual caption tracks with SRT export.
No segment recording
With Notch you can record in separate parts, reorder them, delete mistakes, and add transitions — all without a separate editor.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Bandicam | Notch |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in editor | — | ✓ |
| Auto-zoom | — | ✓ |
| Annotations | While recording | ✓ |
| Captions | — | ✓ |
| Backgrounds | — | ✓ |
| Segment recording | — | ✓ |
| Webcam overlay | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game recording (high FPS) | ✓ | — |
| Device recording | ✓ | — |
| Pricing model | Subscription | One-time |
| Price | $33/yr | $29 |
When Bandicam is the better choice
- •If you primarily record gameplay and need high-FPS capture with minimal performance impact, Bandicam is purpose-built for that.
- •Bandicam supports device recording (webcams, HDMI capture cards, game consoles) which Notch does not.
- •If you're on older Windows hardware and need the lightest possible recorder with no editing overhead, Bandicam's minimal footprint is an advantage.
What Notch adds
Record + edit in one app
No need for a separate editor. Record, trim, add effects, and export without leaving Notch.
Auto-zoom
Notch automatically zooms into clicks and key actions so viewers never lose track of what you're doing.
Segment recording
Record in separate parts, reorder them, delete mistakes, and add transitions. Your final video plays seamlessly.
Multilingual caption tracks
Create parallel caption tracks in multiple languages and export each as SRT.
Backgrounds
Place your recording on clean, customizable backgrounds without a green screen.
Ready to switch?
Download Notch free for personal use, or get Pro for $29 one-time. No subscription, no sign-up.
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