Sayvio vs Screenity: which fits what you need?
What Screenity is designed for
How it works: Record and annotate in the browser; save the file locally, or share by link and edit with Screenity Pro.
Who tends to prefer it: People who want a free, local recorder with drawing tools and never need to send a link — or who are happy to pay for Screenity Pro's editor.
What Sayvio is designed for
Sayvio is built for showing someone exactly what you mean. You record a tab, a window or your screen while you talk it through, draw on what matters, and the share link is copied the moment you stop. It is most often used for bug reports, feedback and explaining tasks.
How the workflows differ
Both record and annotate in the browser. The difference is what happens after you stop: Screenity keeps recordings local unless you pay for Pro, while Sayvio uploads and copies a share link on the free plan, because the point is to show someone.
Sayvio and Screenity side by side
| Feature | Sayvio | Screenity |
|---|---|---|
| Designed for | Sayvio is a visual communication tool for Chrome: record your screen, explain what matters, and share a link that plays in any browser. | A private screen recorder for Chrome with rich annotation tools, where recordings stay on your computer unless you pay for sharing. |
| Where it runs | Chrome extension (also Edge, Brave and other Chromium browsers) | Chrome extension |
| Free plan | Recordings saved to your computer have no length limit; 2 cloud recordings at a time, up to 5 minutes each at 480p, kept until 30 days pass without a view | Unlimited local recordings, no sign-in; share links need Pro |
| Paid plans from | Free. Pro is $10 per person per month, or $96 a year. | Screenity Pro: $10 a month or $120 a year |
| Narrated screen recording | Yes | Yes |
| Captures console and network data | No | Not stated |
| Integrations | None: you share a link | Not stated |
| Viewers can watch without an account | Yes | Yes |
Sayvio may suit you if
- You record in order to share, and want a link on the free plan.
- You want the same kind of drawing tools with the recording uploaded for you.
Screenity may suit you better if
- You never share by link and want nothing to leave your computer.
- You want Screenity Pro's editor.
Sayvio and Screenity: questions
Is Sayvio an alternative to Screenity?
For some jobs. Screenity is designed for a private screen recorder for Chrome with rich annotation tools, where recordings stay on your computer unless you pay for sharing. Sayvio is a visual communication tool: you record your screen while you explain something — a bug, feedback, a task — and share a link. If that is what you need Screenity for, Sayvio is a free alternative; if you never share by link and want nothing to leave your computer, Screenity is the better fit.
What is the main difference between Sayvio and Screenity?
Both record and annotate in the browser. The difference is what happens after you stop: Screenity keeps recordings local unless you pay for Pro, while Sayvio uploads and copies a share link on the free plan, because the point is to show someone.
Is Sayvio free?
Yes. Recordings saved to your computer have no length limit, and on the free plan 2 recordings at a time can be kept in the cloud, each up to 5 minutes. There is no watermark and no card needed. Pro is $10 per person per month, or $96 a year.
Can I use Sayvio alongside Screenity?
Yes. Sayvio is a browser extension and does not interfere with other tools, so you can use it for the explanations it suits and keep Screenity for the rest.
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