Starts atFrom $9/mo yearly ($29 monthly)
- No free option listed
Head-to-head
Screen Studio vs Tella: which screen recorder for tutorials?
At a glance
Starts atFrom $13/mo yearly
- No free plan
- Free trial7 days (Pro)
Screen Studio is a Mac recorder that adds smooth zooms and cursor motion for you, at $9/month billed yearly or $29 monthly, with every feature on every plan. Tella records screen and camera in the browser and native apps, adds layouts and sharing, from $13/user/month billed yearly. Screen Studio gives the most polished demo video; Tella is better for quick, shareable recordings and teams.
Quick verdict
- Choose Screen Studio if you are on a Mac and want polished product demos or tutorial clips.
- Choose Tella if you record on Windows or in Chrome, want camera layouts, or share with a team.
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Screen Studio | Tella |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9/month yearly, $29/month monthly | Pro $13/user/month, Premium $19/user/month, billed yearly |
| Free plan | No free plan on Screen Studio's site | No. 7-day trial on Pro, per Tella's terms |
| Export | Up to 4K at 60fps | Pro: 4K. Premium: 60fps |
| Branding | Not on Screen Studio's site (Oct 2026) | Premium removes Tella branding |
| Platforms | Mac | macOS and Windows apps, Chrome extension |
| Feature gating | All features on every plan | AI credits: 3,000 Pro, 6,000 Premium per user |
| Best for | Polished Mac demos | Fast recordings and teams |
For Shorts, TikTok and Reels creators
Both are built for screen tutorials, not phone video. Screen Studio's auto zooms make small UI details readable when you crop to vertical. Tella's camera layouts suit talking-head explainers. Neither page lists a vertical 9:16 preset in its text, so plan to crop in your editor.
How to choose
- On Windows? Tella.
- On a Mac and want the slickest result? Screen Studio.
- Need team sharing and analytics? Tella Premium.
Common questions
Is Screen Studio better than Tella?
For polished Mac demos, yes. Tella is better for cross-platform recording and sharing.
Does Screen Studio work on Windows?
ShortStack lists it as a Mac recorder; its site lists no Windows app.
How much does Tella cost?
Pro is $13/user/month and Premium $19/user/month, billed yearly.
Related: screen recording tools.
Sources: screen.studio, tella.com/pricing, tella.com/legal/terms-of-service. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.