Choose Hilo if…
- You send videos to clients or your team and want to know if they watched.
- You want to start for free.
- You put videos on your site to sell: VSL mode, button and A/B tests.
- You also take screenshots and share them with a link.
As polished as Screen Studio. With a free plan.
Zoom on every click and a smooth cursor, and you also know who watched your video and how far.
Download Hilo for Mac
Free, no card needed · macOS 12+ · Intel Mac?
Hilo is a Screen Studio alternative for Mac. Both zoom automatically on clicks, smooth the cursor, put your camera on top and give you a link to share.
Hilo has a free plan, analytics on who watches, VSL mode and screenshots. Screen Studio costs $29 a month or $9 a month billed yearly, and also records an iPhone screen over USB.
Hilo vs Screen Studio
| Hilo | Screen Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Mac | Mac |
| Free plan | Yes, 25 videos up to 5 min | No |
| Price | Pro: €24 a month or €199 a year, VAT included | $29 a month or $9 a month billed yearly, a single plan |
| Automatic zoom and smooth cursor | Yes | Yes |
| Camera on top | Yes | Yes |
| Share link | Up to 4K, unlimited length on Pro | 1080p at 60 fps, up to 30 minutes |
| Analytics on who watches | Yes | Not stated |
| Subtitles | Transcript and 6 languages | Made on the Mac |
| VSL mode, button and A/B tests | Yes | Not stated |
| Screenshots with a link | Yes, with ⌘⇧4 | Not stated |
| Record the iPhone screen | No | Yes, over USB |
| Links Claude and ChatGPT can read, and MCP connector | Yes, on Pro | Not stated |
Screen Studio data taken from screen.studio on November 2, 2026. Their prices are in US dollars and may change.
Which one is right for you?
Choose Screen Studio if…
- You record demos of iPhone or iPad apps connected over USB.
- You make product videos for social media and don't need analytics.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hilo auto zoom like Screen Studio?
Yes. Hilo zooms where you click and smooths the cursor, with no editing.
Does Screen Studio have a free plan?
Its website doesn't show one. Hilo does: 25 cloud videos up to 5 minutes, and unlimited recording and editing on your Mac.
How much does Hilo cost compared with Screen Studio?
Hilo Pro costs €24 a month or €199 a year, VAT included. Screen Studio costs $29 a month or $9 a month billed yearly.
Do I know who watches my videos?
With Hilo, yes: visits, how far each person watched, from which country and device, and whether they clicked your button.
Can I record my iPhone with Hilo?
Hilo uses the iPhone as a camera, but doesn't record its screen. For that, Screen Studio does it over USB.
Do they work on Windows?
Neither: Hilo and Screen Studio are Mac only.
That meeting could’ve been a video.
Download Hilo for Mac
Free, no card needed · macOS 12+ · Intel Mac?