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Looking for a Screen Studio alternative?

Screen Studio makes beautiful recordings, but it only runs on Mac and costs $108/yr (or $29/mo billed monthly). Notch gives you the same polished output on Mac and Windows for $29 one-time.

Why people switch from Screen Studio

Subscription pricing

Screen Studio costs $108/yr per year (or $29/mo billed monthly). Notch is a one-time purchase of $29 with no recurring fees.

No Windows support

Screen Studio is Mac-only. If you work across platforms or collaborate with Windows users, you need a different tool.

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

FeatureScreen StudioNotch
Auto-zoom✓✓
Annotations✓✓
Backgrounds✓✓
Captions✓✓
GIF export✓✓
Segment recording—✓
Parallel multilingual caption tracks—✓
Windows support—✓
Pricing modelSubscriptionOne-time
Price$108/yr$29

When Screen Studio is the better choice

  • •If you only use Mac and prefer Screen Studio's workflow, it's a solid, well-polished option.
  • •Screen Studio has a more established ecosystem with a larger user community and more tutorials available online.
  • •If you already own a Screen Studio license and are happy with it, switching may not be worth the effort.

What Notch adds

Segment recording

Record in separate parts, reorder them, delete mistakes, and add transitions. Your final video plays seamlessly.

Cross-platform

One license works on both Mac and Windows. Record on whichever OS you prefer.

One-time pricing

Pay $29 once. No annual renewal, no feature gates.

Multilingual caption tracks

Create parallel caption tracks in multiple languages and export each as SRT.

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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Pricing and features verified 2026-04-18. See something inaccurate? hello@getnotch.co