Capturly
Capture the original, not the upload
Ranked #1 in Screen recording software with a free plan, and on 1 more ranking.
Capturly is a local-first recording platform that captures studio-quality audio and video on each participant's own device. It provides creators with master files and detailed capture manifests to verify the original quality.
At a glance
| Best for | podcast crews and agencies |
From Capturly's own website.
Company facts
| Social profiles | LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube |
| Brand colour | #0d2133 |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- Published pricing
- Free trial
- Free plan
- API
What stands out
The product records locally so weak connections never degrade the final take.
“Everyone records locally in full quality, so no one’s track turns to mush when their WiFi dips.”Capturly, own website
Capturly provides a capture manifest detailing sample rate, resolution, and checksums for every file.
“Recordings you make in Capturly carry a capture manifest: sample rate, resolution,”Capturly, own website
Worth knowing
The product does not guarantee that uploaded tracks will arrive, as sessions are asynchronous.
“When a session ends, the media is still on someone s laptop — and it may never arrive.”Capturly, own website
How it ranks
Capturly is ranked 1st of 10 in Screen recording software with a free plan (Lister Score 94.0) and 3rd of 10 in Best screen recording software (Lister Score 94.0).
#1 in Screen recording software with a free plan · Lister Score 94.0
Records locally so weak connections never degrade the final take.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 18; buying information on its own site 16.
“Capturly records full-quality audio and video on each person s own device — then hands you the masters, with a record of exactly what was captured and what they agreed to.”Capturly, own website
“Free forever — record right in your browser or the desktop app, no credit card required.”Capturly, own website
| Rank | Screen recording software with a free plan | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capturly | 94.0 |
| 2 | Screenity | 94.0 |
| 3 | Screencastify | 92.0 |
| 4 | Descript | 88.0 |
| 5 | Clipchamp | 84.0 |
| 6 | RecordCast | 84.0 |
| 7 | StreamYard | 84.0 |
| 8 | XSplit | 84.0 |
| 9 | Wave.video | 82.0 |
| 10 | Bandicam | 78.0 |
#3 in Best screen recording software · Lister Score 94.0
Provides a capture manifest detailing sample rate, resolution, and checksums for every file.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 18; buying information on its own site 16.
“Capturly records full-quality audio and video on each person s own device — then hands you the masters, with a record of exactly what was captured and what they agreed to.”Capturly, own website
| Rank | Best screen recording software | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wistia | 96.0 |
| 2 | addpipe.com | 94.0 |
| 3 | Capturly | 94.0 |
| 4 | Screenity | 94.0 |
| 5 | Camtasia | 90.0 |
| 6 | Chairkick | 88.0 |
| 7 | Descript | 88.0 |
| 8 | ActivePresenter | 86.0 |
| 9 | OBS Studio | 84.0 |
| 10 | FlashBack Pro | 82.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How does Capturly rank on Lister?
Capturly is ranked 1st of 10 in Screen recording software with a free plan (Lister Score 94.0) and 3rd of 10 in Best screen recording software (Lister Score 94.0).