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HushNotes vs ScreenRec

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HushNotes compared with ScreenRec
DetailHushNotes logo HushNotesScreenRec logo ScreenRec
What it doesMac sticky notes that float above every app and stay out of screen shares Explain Anything Faster with Screen Recording, Screenshots & Dictation
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 2019
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$9.99 one-time purchase Free Forever: £0/mo with 2GB cloud storage, unlimited recording length up to 720p, no watermark, 5 dictation minutes/mo, 1 user seat. Pro: £8.32/mo (billed annually) with 50GB cloud storage, up to 1080p, 180 dictation minutes/mo. Premium: £81.66/mo (billed annually) with 200GB cloud storage, up to 4
Key features
  • Capture text from any app with one keyboard shortcut
  • Floating notes that work on full-screen apps
  • Notes automatically hidden from screen shares and screenshots
  • Hide all notes instantly with one key
  • Lock individual notes with Touch ID or password
  • All notes searchable in one place
  • Markdown support with live preview
  • Customizable paper designs and opacity levels
  • iCloud sync between Macs
  • Connect coding tools with local MCP endpoint
  • Screen, webcam, microphone and audio recording
  • Annotated screenshots with comments and highlights
  • Instant private sharing with generated links
  • Cloud storage with encryption and access control
  • Recording analytics showing viewers and duration
  • Content management with tags and collections
  • Recording quality up to 4K at 60 FPS
  • Pause and resume recording
  • Voice dictation for speech-to-text
  • Live stream recording
What makes it different
  • Notes stay hidden from screen shares and screenshots by default
  • No account or cloud server required; notes stored only on your Mac
  • Pay once forever with free updates; no subscription
  • Floats above full-screen apps including in all Spaces
  • Access from coding tools is read-only and requires explicit approval
  • Works offline with offline recording and access capability
  • Free forever plan with no credit card required
  • Automatic cloud upload while recording
  • Built on leading business video platform StreamingVideoProvider
  • No watermark on free plan recordings
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)20 +2 (up) since last check73 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1122
Citation Flow (Majestic)1943
Referring domains (Majestic)231196

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