Capture6 of 30
Editing and sharing25 of 25
Systems15 of 15
Price and licence6 of 30
screen recorder · Microsoft
Microsoft Clipchamp
Microsoft's video editor with a built-in screen and camera recorder, free without watermarks; Premium comes with Microsoft 365.
In short
- The free plan exports up to 1080p with no watermark1.
- Screen and camera recordings run in 30-minute sessions, as many as you like2.
- Premium comes with Microsoft 365 Personal at $99.99 a year and adds 4K exports1,6.
- AI subtitles and transcripts are included on the free plan1,2.
- A Windows app, plus the browser editor in Edge or Chrome on Windows, Mac and Linux3.
Clipchamp suits people who want to record the screen and webcam and then edit in the same timeline, with trim, split and AI subtitles2. The free plan has no watermark and exports in 1080p1. The catches: recordings stop at 30 minutes, and personal accounts capture sound only when recording a browser tab2,4.
Best for: People who record and edit short videos in one place.
Where the points come from
Capture 6 of 30 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam overlay | YesRecords the screen and webcam at the same time2. | 6 / 6 |
| System sound and microphone | NoPersonal accounts record sound only when recording a browser tab4. | 0 / 6 |
| 4K recording | Not publishedRecording resolution is not published; Premium exports up to 4K1. | 0 / 6 |
| 60 frames a second | Not published | 0 / 6 |
| Draw while recording | Not published | 0 / 6 |
Editing and sharing 25 of 25 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in editor | YesRecordings are edited in the timeline with trim, split, speed and mute2. | 8 / 8 |
| Share by link | YesWork and school accounts copy a share link; personal accounts upload to OneDrive, YouTube and others5. | 8 / 8 |
| Automatic captions | YesAI subtitles and transcripts, included on the free plan1,2. | 9 / 9 |
Systems 15 of 15 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop systems | Windows, macOS, LinuxWindows app, plus the browser editor in Edge or Chrome on Windows, Mac and Linux3. | 15 / 15 |
Price and licence 6 of 30 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Free without watermark or time limit | NoNo watermark, but recordings run in 30-minute sessions2. | 0 / 12 |
| First-year price | $99.99/yrPremium through Microsoft 365 Personal, $99.99 a year1,6. | 6 / 10 |
| Open source | NoThe Microsoft Services Agreement covers Clipchamp: licensed, not sold, and no reverse engineering7. | 0 / 8 |
The rule behind each line: how we score screen recorders.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
| Plan | Price as listed | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free1 person | Free1 | $0 | Exports up to 1080p, no watermark |
| Premium (Microsoft 365 Personal)1 person | $99.99/year1,6 | $8.33 | Also $9.99 a month; adds 4K exports and premium stock |
| Premium (Microsoft 365 Family)Family | $129.99/year1,6 | $10.83 | Also $12.99 a month |
Premium is part of Microsoft 365 Personal and Family, which renew at the regular price unless cancelled1,6. Both offer a one-month free trial6.
Strengths
Other screen recorders
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BandicamGamers and tutorial makers who would rather pay once75/100$33.26/yrfirst-year price - 2
ScreenPalTeachers and teams who share short how-to videos by link74/100$48/yrfirst-year price - 3
OBS StudioPeople who want a free recorder with full control over sources and quality69/100$0first-year price - 4
SnagitPeople who mix screenshots and short screen videos for guides and feedback66/100$44.25/yrfirst-year price
Sources
- Compare free editing tools and premium access with Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Clipchamp pricing), Microsoft. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Online screen and camera recorder, Microsoft. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Which devices does Clipchamp work on? | Microsoft Support, Microsoft. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- How to make a screen recording, Microsoft. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Sharing a Clipchamp video or project | Microsoft Support, Microsoft. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Compare Microsoft 365 Plans & Pricing (Formerly Office 365) - Microsoft Store, Microsoft. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Microsoft Services Agreement, Microsoft. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
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