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Tapelark vs Make It a Video

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Tapelark compared with Make It a Video
DetailTapelark logo TapelarkMake It a Video logo Make It a Video
What it doesRecord what your Linux desktop plays into your own library Mac screen recorder and video editor that cuts mistakes automatically and exports watermark-free MP4s
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Based inCH GB
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
PricingTapelark for Linux: 39 EUR, 39 USD, 39 CHF, 35 GBP, 9800 JPY (one-time purchase for all Linux computers). Free 14-day trial with 10-minute recording limit per track. 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 any app with PipeWire without microphone or cable
  • Automatic track naming from player metadata
  • Search and schedule internet radio recordings
  • Follow and save podcast episodes
  • Browse library by artist and album
  • Export to multiple audio formats
  • Find and remove duplicate recordings
  • Edit track tags and metadata
  • 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
  • Records directly from PipeWire without copy protection circumvention
  • One-time purchase with no account or telemetry required
  • Works on all your Linux computers with a single license
  • Distributed as Flatpak with automatic updates
  • 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)9 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)190
Citation Flow (Majestic)260
Referring domains (Majestic)240

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