Vimeo Record
Free screen and webcam recorder with instant Vimeo hosting and sharing.
Screen Recording
Free
Overview
Vimeo Record is a free screen and webcam recorder with instant Vimeo hosting and sharing. It handles vimeo hosting, webcam, chapters, and analytics, and it's best suited for professionals wanting screen recording with vimeo hosting. It has been around since 2021, giving it a 5-year head start in building out integrations and refining the product.
The core product is entirely free.
Strengths
- Includes Vimeo Hosting as a core feature, purpose-built for screen recording workflows
- Includes Webcam as a core feature, purpose-built for screen recording workflows
- The core product is free with no paywalled essentials
- Includes chapters alongside the core feature set — fewer separate tools needed
Weaknesses
- May lack some advanced features
- Some advanced features require upgrading to a paid plan
- Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
- Ecosystem of third-party integrations is smaller than the market leaders in screen recording
Quick info
- Category
- Screen Recording
- Starting price
- Free
- Free tier
- Fully free
- Open source
- No
- Best for
- Any size
- Founded
- 2021
Last updated 2026-04-12
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