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Scrolling Text Generator vs Shotomatic

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Scrolling Text Generator compared with Shotomatic
DetailScrolling Text Generator logo Scrolling Text GeneratorShotomatic logo Shotomatic
What it doesFree scrolling text generator for marquee, ticker, credit rolls, and vertical announcements Turn clicks into step-by-step guides
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingNot given Free: up to 5 captured steps per session, unlimited saved guides and documents, basic editing and export tools. Pro Lifetime (1 Mac): $39 one-time. Pro Lifetime (3 Macs): $109 one-time. Pro Subscription (3 Macs): $12/month or $72/year.
Key features
  • Multiple scroll directions: horizontal, vertical, and tilted perspective modes
  • Adjustable speed with live duration estimates
  • Export as GIF, WebM, or MP4 video
  • Web embed code for sites and OBS browser sources
  • Transparent and solid background options
  • Customizable fonts, text color, and line height
  • Segments to split content into reorderable blocks
  • Live preview matching exact export output
  • Multi-line text and emoji support
  • Cloud save and load configurations
  • Action Capture: save target state before each accepted click and create editable step-by-step guides
  • Timed screenshot capture with configurable intervals
  • Keypress automation to simulate keystrokes between shots
  • Website batch capture for multiple URLs at once
  • Export formats: PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, ZIP, and MP4
  • Editing tools: text, shapes, lines, arrows, framing, and Action Focus
  • Multi-page document capture for books, comics, and webcomics
  • Capture entire screen, specific window, or custom area
  • Timelapse video creation from screenshot sessions
  • Offline operation: all captures stay on Mac unless shared
What makes it different
  • Preview exactly matches export—no surprises
  • All processing happens locally in the browser with no uploads
  • No installation required; works fully in browser
  • 9 free templates plus optional premium template packs
  • Multi-format export: GIF, WebM, MP4, and embed code
  • Click-driven guide creation: Action Capture turns completed tasks into ordered, editable step-by-step guides automatically
  • Hands-free automation: timed capture workflows let users complete tasks without manual screenshot intervention
  • Local privacy: all captures remain on the user's Mac and work entirely offline
  • One-pass workflow: capture, review, and export in one unified application
  • Flexible export: multiple formats including PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, ZIP, and MP4 video
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check23 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)17
Citation Flow (Majestic)2734
Referring domains (Majestic)69129

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