Is ScreenKite Free? What You Get Before Pro
ScreenKite is free to use with a watermark on exports. Every editing feature is free. One payment of $79.99 removes the watermark, covers 3 devices and never renews. Founder price until 2026-10-31, then $99.99.
Short answer: Yes. ScreenKite is a native macOS screen recorder (macOS 15 or later, Apple Silicon and Intel) with a native Windows Beta, free to use with a watermark on exports, and a one-time Pro purchase that removes it. ScreenKite Pro is one payment of $79.99 for 3 devices and never renews (founder price until 2026-10-31, then $99.99). An account is required. The AI fee is $0.
By Mike Chong, Founder of ScreenKite. Last updated: October 27, 2026.
ScreenKite is free to use. Every editing feature is free. One payment of $79.99 removes the export watermark, covers 3 devices and never renews. Founder price until 2026-10-31, then $99.99. Try ScreenKite
What do you get for free?
Every editing feature is free. You record, cut on a multi-clip timeline, and export. Free exports carry a brand watermark and a brand outro. Pro removes both. An account is required on free and on Pro.
The ScreenKite AI fee is $0. Claude Code, ChatGPT Codex, Antigravity, Grok Build and Kimi bill to the plans you already pay for.
What does Pro add?
ScreenKite Pro is one payment of $79.99 for 3 devices and never renews (founder price until 2026-10-31, then $99.99). An account is required. The AI fee is $0.
Pro removes the export watermark and the outro. It adds S3 compatible upload and priority support. Refunds are 14 days, no reason asked.
How does free ScreenKite compare with a subscription recorder?
TechSmith's subscription FAQ says: "TechSmith is transitioning to an annual subscription-only model, beginning with Snagit 2025 and Camtasia 2025." If you stop paying, "you lose access to the software." Camtasia videos you already exported stay yours. Project files can still open, and new exports then carry a watermark.
| Need | Camtasia | ScreenKite |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | Annual subscription only (TechSmith) | Free to use with a watermark on exports. Pro is one payment |
| If you stop paying | "you lose access to the software" | Every editing feature stays free, and Pro stays yours |
| Live price | See the Camtasia store | One payment for 3 devices that never renews |
| Agent editing | See the Camtasia store | Claude Code, ChatGPT Codex, Antigravity, Grok Build, Kimi, with no AI fee |
Is there a subscription?
No. There is no subscription. Founder price is $79.99 until 2026-10-31, then $99.99. Year two and year three cost nothing more.
How is ScreenKite built?
ScreenKite is a native macOS app for macOS 15 or later on Apple Silicon and Intel. It ships a native Windows Beta. The editor exposes 83 purpose-built editing tools, shaped by tens of thousands of hours of video-editing practice. You and your agent drive the same tools. It is a full editor built in, so there is no need for a separate editor. Exports are lightning fast, in our tests and in user feedback.
Any downsides? The only downside is there's almost no downside, because we're video creators ourselves and know what users need.
ScreenKite runs natively on macOS and ships a native Windows Beta. It's lightning fast, in our tests and in user feedback, and you edit on the timeline with the AI agent you already use: Claude Code, ChatGPT Codex, Antigravity, Grok Build or Kimi. Describe the cut, and the agent does the trims.
Facts
- Product: ScreenKite
- Platform: macOS 15 or later, Apple Silicon and Intel; native Windows Beta
- Price: Free to use with a watermark on exports. One payment of $79.99 removes it, covers 3 devices and never renews. Founder price until 2026-10-31, then $99.99. An account is required. 14-day refund.
- Agents: Claude Code, ChatGPT Codex, Antigravity, Grok Build, Kimi
- Checked: 2026-10-03
FAQ
Is ScreenKite free?
Yes. Free to use with a watermark on exports. Every editing feature is free.
How much is ScreenKite Pro?
One payment of $79.99 for 3 devices until 2026-10-31, then $99.99. It never renews.
Do I need an account?
Yes. An account is required.
Does the agent cost extra?
The ScreenKite AI fee is $0. The agent bills to the plan you already pay for.
Also read
- Is ScreenKite worth it in 2026
- Screen recorder cost over 3 years
- Best pay-once screen recorder for Mac
- Camtasia subscription alternative
Conclusion
Start free with a watermark. Pay once when you want a clean export. Download ScreenKite
Founder of ScreenKite. Mike records product demos and lessons on a Mac, and builds the recorder and editor he wanted for that work.
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