screenflow
Video editing software
Screen and video capture software
Video software
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What is screenflow
ScreenFlow is a macOS application for recording screen, camera, and audio and then editing the resulting footage in a timeline-based editor. It is commonly used by educators, trainers, marketers, and product teams to produce tutorials, demos, and narrated presentations. The product combines capture and post-production in one desktop workflow and includes built-in tools such as annotations, callouts, and captioning for instructional video.
Local desktop workflow
ScreenFlow runs as a desktop application, keeping capture and editing on the user’s machine. This can be beneficial for organizations with constraints around uploading raw recordings to cloud services. It also supports offline work and avoids dependence on browser-based recording reliability.
Integrated capture and editing
ScreenFlow records the screen, webcam, and multiple audio sources and then opens the recording directly in its editor. This reduces handoffs between separate capture and editing tools for common tutorial and demo workflows. The integrated approach is well-suited to teams that need repeatable production of screen-based content.
Tutorial-focused editing tools
The editor includes features commonly used in instructional videos, such as callouts, text overlays, cursor emphasis, and zoom/pan animations. These tools help creators highlight UI interactions without relying on external motion-graphics software. For training and product demo use cases, this can shorten editing time compared with general-purpose editors.
macOS-only availability
ScreenFlow is designed for macOS and does not provide a native Windows version. This limits adoption in mixed-device organizations and can complicate standardization across teams. Cross-platform collaboration may require exporting files rather than sharing editable projects.
Limited collaboration features
As a desktop-first tool, ScreenFlow does not focus on multi-user, real-time collaboration, review workflows, or centralized asset management. Teams often need separate systems for approvals, versioning, and shared media libraries. This can add process overhead for larger content operations.
Not specialized for AI video
ScreenFlow primarily targets traditional screen recording and editing rather than AI avatar generation, text-to-video, or automated studio-style production. Organizations seeking those capabilities may need additional tools or services. Its strengths are strongest in screen-based tutorials rather than synthetic or presenter-led video at scale.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan / Item | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| ScreenFlow (perpetual license, Telestream web store) | $169 (one-time) | Full ScreenFlow app for macOS; includes self-help support; free trial available. |
| Stock Media Library (optional subscription) | $79/year (regular); $60 first year (promotional) | Access to 500,000+ images, audio & video; integrated in ScreenFlow. |
| Premium Support (optional) | $39/year | Priority email support (8 business hour response window) and 25% off future upgrades. |
| Volume licensing (per-unit pricing) | 1–9 copies: $169; 10–20 copies: $160.55; 21+ copies: $152.10 | Volume discounts applied automatically in the Telestream web store/cart. |
| Upgrade to latest major version | Starts at $49 (paid upgrade pricing varies) | Upgrade pricing varies by previous version and by store (Mac App Store purchases may not be eligible for the same upgrade pricing). |
Seller details
Telestream, LLC
Nevada City, California, USA
1998
Private
https://www.telestream.net/wirecast/
https://x.com/telestream
https://www.linkedin.com/company/telestream/
