Clarcut vs FocuSee: which one should you choose?
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In short
FocuSee and Clarcut make the same promise: record your screen and get automatic zooms without any editing. FocuSee runs on Windows and Mac, mostly as a subscription (starting at $49.99/year), with credit-based AI features. Clarcut also runs on Windows and Mac, costs a one-time $44, and processes everything on your computer, subtitles included.
Clarcut vs FocuSee at a glance
| Criteria | Clarcut | FocuSee |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows 10 and 11, macOS 13+ (Apple silicon) | Windows and macOS |
| Pricing model | One-time purchase | Subscription, or one-time purchase for the Advanced plan |
| Price | Free, or $44 once for Pro | Standard $49.99/year, Advanced $79.99/year or $199.99 once |
| Free version | Yes, no time limit | Trial: one exported video |
| Computers | 3 with Pro | 1 (Standard), 3 or 5 (Advanced) |
| AI features | Subtitles transcribed locally | Credit-based AI features |
Public prices as of November 2026, excluding any taxes. They may change.
What they have in common
Both tools record your screen, webcam and microphone, then add zooms that follow your mouse, a smoother cursor and a background. Both export up to 4K. For a product demo or a tutorial, the out-of-the-box result is similar.
The differences that matter
- Long-term cost: FocuSee renews every year (or every month), except for the one-time Advanced license at $199.99. Clarcut Pro is a one-time $44.
- Free version: Clarcut is free to use with no time limit (1080p with a watermark). FocuSee's trial lets you export one video.
- Privacy: Clarcut never sends your video off your computer, not even for subtitles. FocuSee's AI features run on credits.
- Mac support: both run on Windows and Mac. Clarcut requires an Apple silicon Mac (M1 or later); FocuSee also runs on Intel Macs.
Our take
On a PC or a Mac, if you make demos and tutorials regularly, Clarcut costs less from the very first year and keeps everything local. If you have an Intel Mac or need FocuSee's advanced AI features, FocuSee may be the better fit.
Frequently asked questions
Is FocuSee free?
FocuSee offers a trial that lets you export one video, then subscriptions (Standard at $49.99/year, Advanced at $79.99/year) or a one-time Advanced license at $199.99. Clarcut is free with no time limit, with a watermark at 1080p.
Does Clarcut auto-zoom like FocuSee?
Yes. Clarcut detects your clicks and places smooth zooms automatically. You can move each zoom and change its level and framing right on the preview.
I'm switching from FocuSee. Is there a discount?
Yes. The code TCHAO15 gives you 15% off Clarcut Pro. Just enter it on the checkout page.