ScreenPal Overview 2026 — Best Screen Recorder for Teams?

What Is ScreenPal?

ScreenPal is the rebranded version of Screencast-O-Matic, one of the longest-running screen recording tools on the web. The rebrand happened in 2022, bringing a fresh name and modernised feature set to a tool that had already built a massive following — particularly in education.

At its core, ScreenPal is a screen recorder + video editor + hosting platform. You can record your screen, webcam, or both, edit the footage with built-in tools, and publish it directly to ScreenPal's hosting or export it to your preferred platform.

The tool is used in over 190 countries and is especially popular with teachers, corporate trainers, and support teams who need a simple way to create tutorial and explainer videos. It's not trying to compete with Premiere Pro — it's designed for people who want to hit record, make a quick edit, and share.

What makes ScreenPal stand out is the price-to-value ratio. At $3/month for the Deluxe plan, you get unlimited recording with no watermark and full editing tools. That's hard to beat in this space.

Screen Recording

Screen recording is ScreenPal's bread and butter, and it does it well. The recorder launches quickly and stays out of your way.

• Screen, webcam, or both — record your full screen, a custom region, or just your webcam. Picture-in-picture mode puts your webcam overlay on the screen recording.
• System audio + microphone — capture internal system sound, your mic, or both simultaneously. Useful for recording software demos with narration.
• Drawing tools — annotate directly on screen while recording. Highlight areas, draw arrows, and add text in real time.
• Scheduled recording — set a timer to start recording at a specific time. Handy for capturing webinars or live streams when you can't be at your desk.
• Chrome extension — a lightweight browser extension for quick captures without installing the desktop app. Great for recording browser-based workflows.

Recording quality is solid at up to 1080p at 15fps on the free plan, and the paid plans bump that up with higher frame rates. The recorder handles multi-monitor setups and lets you pick which screen or region to capture.

One thing we appreciated: the lightweight footprint. Unlike some screen recorders that bog down your system, ScreenPal runs smoothly even on older hardware. We tested it on a 5-year-old laptop and had no issues with dropped frames or audio sync.

Video Editing

ScreenPal includes a built-in video editor that's surprisingly capable for a screen recording tool. It's not a full non-linear editor (NLE) like DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro, but it covers everything you need for tutorial-style content.

• Trimming and cuts — remove mistakes, dead air, or unwanted sections with simple split-and-delete editing
• Annotations and callouts — add arrows, shapes, text boxes, and highlight regions to draw attention to specific areas
• Blur and highlight — blur sensitive information (passwords, emails) or highlight important UI elements
• Text overlays — add titles, captions, and explanatory text with customisable fonts and colours
• Transitions — basic transitions between clips to smooth out cuts
• Stock library — access to stock images, videos, and music tracks to enhance your recordings

The editor is timeline-based with a straightforward interface. Drag clips around, layer annotations on top, and preview your changes in real time. For anyone making software tutorials, product demos, or training videos, the editing tools are more than enough.

Where it falls short: if you need advanced colour grading, multi-cam editing, complex keyframe animation, or professional audio mixing, you'll want a dedicated editor. ScreenPal's editor is purpose-built for quick, functional edits — not cinematic production.

Hosting & Sharing

One of ScreenPal's underrated features is its built-in hosting platform. Instead of exporting a file and uploading it to YouTube or Vimeo, you can publish directly to ScreenPal's servers and get a shareable link instantly.

• Video hosting with analytics — see who watched your video, how long they watched, and where they dropped off. Invaluable for training content.
• Embed codes — embed videos on your website, LMS, or internal wiki with a simple iframe code
• Password protection — restrict access to specific videos with a password. Useful for internal training or paid content.
• Share links — generate a direct link to share via email, Slack, or any messaging platform
• Team collaboration — on higher-tier plans, team members can share a video library, leave comments, and manage content together

The hosting is particularly valuable for enterprise and education use cases. Teachers can share lesson recordings with students via a simple link, and support teams can build a library of how-to videos without relying on YouTube's public infrastructure.

Storage limits vary by plan. The free tier gives you limited hosting, while the Premier and Max plans offer more generous allowances. If you're creating a lot of content, keep an eye on your storage usage.

Pricing & Plans

ScreenPal's pricing is one of its biggest strengths. Here's how the plans compare (billed annually):

The Deluxe plan at $3/month is the sweet spot for most individual users. You get unlimited recording, no watermark, and the full editor. That's cheaper than virtually every competitor in this space.

For teams, the Max plan at $10/month per user adds AI-powered captions, team video libraries, and admin controls. It's a solid deal for companies that need async video communication without paying enterprise prices.

The free plan is genuinely useful for occasional use — 15-minute recordings with basic editing. The watermark is the main limitation that pushes most users to upgrade.