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SmoothCut vs Clipy

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SmoothCut compared with Clipy
DetailSmoothCut logo SmoothCutClipy logo Clipy
What it doesScreen recorder with automatic zoom, smooth cursor and on-device captions for Mac and Windows Show your coding agent what to change
StageStartup Startup
Founded2026 2024
Based inIN US
Pricing modelFreemium Free trial
PricingFree: 720p 30fps export with watermark, no account needed. Personal: $79 one-time for one computer, includes all features, 4K 60fps, share links, one year of updates. Pro: $169 one-time for up to five computers, includes all features, 4K 60fps, share links, lifetime updates. Free trial for 7 days with no card required. Pro: $9 per month or $72 per year (billed annually, 33% savings). Teams: $9 per seat per month or $72 per seat per year. Enterprise: custom pricing.
Key features
  • Automatic zoom that follows the cursor
  • Cursor smoothing with click effects
  • On-device captions from voice
  • Studio voice noise removal
  • Camera layouts that switch mid-clip
  • Backgrounds, frames and motion blur
  • Auto fix that plans the entire edit
  • Share links with viewer reactions and comments
  • Export up to 4K 60fps in any aspect ratio
  • Offline processing with no cloud dependency
  • One-click screen recording with instant shareable links
  • System and microphone audio capture
  • Agent-readable context with summary, transcript, and key moments
  • Pointer highlighting with Flare feature for key-moment identification
  • No viewer signup required for recording playback
  • HD to 4K recording quality
  • Free browser-based video tools
  • Loom video import and migration
  • Integration with Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex via links or MCP server
What makes it different
  • One-time payment with no subscription, unlike Loom or Screen Studio
  • Works on both Mac and Windows, unlike Screen Studio which is Mac-only
  • All processing runs locally on your computer, nothing uploaded unless you share
  • Automatic features save hours of manual video editing
  • Free to try with all features including exports
  • Agent-readable format allows coding agents to extract and act on visual context and narration automatically
  • No length limits, no watermarks, no viewer signup walls unlike competitors
  • Console logs and network request capture for browser-based bugs
  • Works natively on Mac, Windows, Chrome, and mobile without requiring alternatives
  • Agent-readable links streamline bug handoff between teams and engineering for faster reproduction and fixes
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 −1 (down) since last check37 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)511
Citation Flow (Majestic)2130
Referring domains (Majestic)13224

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