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SmoothCut vs TokLiveRecorder

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SmoothCut compared with TokLiveRecorder
DetailSmoothCut logo SmoothCutTokLiveRecorder logo TokLiveRecorder
What it doesScreen recorder with automatic zoom, smooth cursor and on-device captions for Mac and Windows Record TikTok LIVE streams in original quality from any browser
StageStartup Startup
Founded2026 2026
Based inIN US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
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: 1 recording per day up to 20 minutes, auto-record 1 creator, files kept 3 days. Pro: $9.99/month, 30 hours per month, 3 hours per recording, auto-record 5 creators, files kept 7 days. Studio: $19.99/month, 120 hours per month, 6 hours per recording, auto-record 20 creators, files kept 30 days.
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
  • Cloud recording in original quality without installation
  • Auto-record creators when they go live
  • Recording continues after closing the browser tab or turning off phone
  • Works on iPhone, Android, and computers with any browser
  • No watermark or re-compression
  • Desktop app for Windows and Mac records Twitch, Kick, YouTube and X
  • Email notification when recording is ready
  • Multiple simultaneous recordings on paid plans
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
  • Records in cloud without installation or phone drain
  • Captures original quality MP4 without compression or watermarks
  • Auto-record checks every 5 minutes for live streams
  • Recording statistics publicly available and updated daily
  • Open-source components in the recording pipeline
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 −1 (down) since last check17 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)52
Citation Flow (Majestic)2124
Referring domains (Majestic)1325

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