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SaidTrace compared with Make It a Video
DetailSaidTrace logo SaidTraceMake It a Video logo Make It a Video
What it doesFind what was said. Trace it to the source. Mac screen recorder and video editor that cuts mistakes automatically and exports watermark-free MP4s
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inNot given GB
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 20 imports and 20 AI summaries per month. Monthly: $3/month with unlimited imports and summaries. Annual: $18/year (50% off monthly rate). Free plan costs £0 and includes all recording and editing features up to 1440p export with no watermark. Pro plan available yearly or lifetime (prices shown in app); adds 4K, templates, logo intros, brand kits, fonts, style packs, short clips, written guides, captions in other languages, and script
Key features
  • Record from iPhone, Apple Watch, and USB recorders
  • Local transcription with Whisper
  • Choose between local or external AI for notes
  • Search archive with full transcript indexing
  • Ask questions about recordings with source linking
  • Organize recordings by day or week
  • All data stored locally on your Mac
  • No per-minute recording charges
  • Record screen, camera, iPhone or iPad, voice or reaction video
  • Automatic tidy removes ums, false starts, repeats and long pauses
  • Edit by deleting words in transcript to cut the video
  • Add captions and text overlays
  • Apply layouts, backgrounds and Looks
  • Export in four video formats: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5
  • Zoom in on details and show cursor, clicks and key presses
  • Enhance voice, remove background noise and add free music
  • Teleprompter that scrolls with your voice
  • Find and cover emails, passwords and private details
What makes it different
  • Data stays on your Mac, not uploaded to company servers
  • Choose your own AI model—local or external
  • Low fixed monthly cost with no per-recording fees
  • Works with devices you already own
  • Connect AI tools directly to your archive via MCP
  • Edit by deleting words instead of re-recording—changes instantly appear in video
  • Automatic tidy cuts filler words and long pauses immediately after recording ends
  • Export any video shape—16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5—from a single recording
  • All projects and videos stay on your Mac; no uploads to cloud servers
  • Free plan exports MP4 videos with no watermark up to 1440p
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)230
Referring domains (Majestic)130

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