The two plans on the official site
Screen Studio's homepage lists two prices: $9 per month billed yearly, which it says saves 69%, and $29 per month billed monthly. It states that every Screen Studio feature is available in every plan, including export up to 4K at 60 fps, shareable links, cloud transcript, project sharing and new features as they ship. [1]
Students and educators get 40% off. With an educational email address the discount applies automatically; without one, Screen Studio asks for proof of status, such as a student ID, by email to receive a discount code. Subscriptions are managed through a Lemon Squeezy page linked from the site. [1]
| Plan | Listed price | Cost over 12 months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | $9 per month, billed yearly | $108 | All features |
| Monthly | $29 per month | $348 if kept all year | All features; cancel at end of a month |
| Yearly with education discount | 40% off | About $64.80 if applied to the yearly plan | Automatic with an educational email |
| One-time licence | No longer sold to new customers | Not applicable | Existing licences remain valid; renew to restore updates |
What happened to the one-time licence
Screen Studio previously sold one-time licences. The homepage now says these are not sold to new customers, that existing one-time licences remain valid, and that holders can renew to restore access to the latest updates. [1]
The activation guide shows the split in practice: subscribers activate by entering the email address used for the subscription and a code sent to it, while the licence-key field is only for legacy one-time purchase licences. If you hold an old key it stays valid; renewing is what restores access to the latest updates. [3][1]
Devices, seats, refunds and cancellation in the terms
The terms of service say use is restricted to a specified number of devices permitted under the subscription, as detailed in the order, rather than a number published on the homepage. They also say logins cannot be shared or used by more than one individual per account, though a login can be reassigned to a new person. [2]
Fees are payable in advance monthly or annually and renew automatically unless cancelled; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current term. The terms state that fees are non-refundable, and that on termination of the agreement the right to access and use the product terminates immediately. If you upgrade or downgrade before the end of an annual subscription, the paid invoice is prorated on the days left. [2]
Practical consequence: export anything you need, and extract raw files if you want to re-edit elsewhere, before a subscription lapses. Do not buy the yearly plan for a single project on the assumption of a refund.
Team options: what is and is not published
The homepage does not list a team or business plan, seat bundles or volume pricing, and the terms address only per-device limits and single-person logins. For a team, the published route is one subscription per person who records and edits. [1][2]
For three editors on yearly billing that is 3 x $108 = $324 a year at list price. If you need invoicing, centralised billing or a seat discount, ask Screen Studio before buying; none of those is promised on the pages reviewed.
Monthly or yearly: the break-even
At $29 a month, three months cost $87 and four months cost $116. The yearly plan at $108 is therefore cheaper as soon as you expect to need Screen Studio for four months or more in a year. [1]
A launch-only user who records a burst of demos for one quarter is better off on monthly billing and cancelling. A founder who records a product update every few weeks should take yearly. Because fees are non-refundable, decide before paying rather than switching later in the hope of a partial refund. [2]
Effective yearly cost against other screen recorders
Loom, TechSmith and OBS figures are from their own pages. The tools do different jobs, so cheapest is not automatically best: Loom is a hosted sharing tool, Camtasia is a full editor and OBS is a recorder. [4][5][6]
| Tool | Listed price | Per user over 12 months | What that buys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Studio yearly | $9 per month billed yearly | $108 | macOS recorder and editor with auto zoom, exports up to 4K 60 fps |
| Screen Studio monthly | $29 per month | $348 | Same features |
| Loom Business | $18 per user per month | $216 at the monthly price; annual billing saves up to 17% | Hosted video, unlimited length, up to 4K, viewer insights |
| Loom Business + AI | $24 per user per month | $288 at the monthly price | Adds edit by transcript and AI features |
| Camtasia Essentials | $179.88 per year | $179.88 | Windows and macOS editor with cursor effects, watermark-free exports |
| Camtasia Starter | $39 per year | $39 | Recording plus a watermarked editor |
| OBS Studio | Free and open source | $0 | Recorder only; zoom and cursor effects need an editor |
Checklist before you pay
- Confirm your Mac meets the requirements on the homepage FAQ; Screen Studio is macOS only. [1]
- The homepage does not mention a free trial; one month on the $29 monthly plan is the cheapest published way to try it on your real product before committing to yearly. [1]
- Use an educational email if you qualify, so the 40% discount applies automatically. [1]
- Count how many months you will actually record this year; four or more favours yearly. [1]
- Note that fees are non-refundable and cancellation only takes effect at the end of the current term. [2]
- Each editor needs their own login; budget per person. [2]
Questions before you decide
Can I still buy a Screen Studio lifetime licence?
No. The homepage says one-time licences are not sold to new customers. Existing one-time licences remain valid, and holders can renew to restore access to the latest updates.
Does Screen Studio offer refunds?
Screen Studio's terms of service state that fees are non-refundable. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing term.
Is there a Screen Studio team plan?
None is published on the homepage. The terms say logins cannot be shared by more than one individual, so budget one subscription per editor and ask Screen Studio directly about volume terms.
What happens to Screen Studio if I cancel?
Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current subscription term, and the terms say the right to access and use the product terminates when the agreement is terminated. Export finished videos and extract any raw files you need before the term runs out.
Sources & verification
Product details and prices can change. Check the linked provider before buying.
- Screen Studio homepage: pricing, features and FAQ Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Screen Studio: Terms of Service Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Screen Studio Guide: Activating Screen Studio Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Loom: pricing Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- TechSmith: Camtasia store and plan comparison Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- OBS Project homepage Accessed 30 Oct 2026
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