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Launching October 20, 2026
Toads

Toads

Toads is a native Mac screen recorder for screen capture, editing, captions, background removal and export.

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  • Will Gordon[maker]· 16h ago

    I built Toads to give Mac users a single native app that records, trims, adds captions, and exports videos without any cloud or account needed. It keeps everything local from capture to final export. Let me know what you think!

Toads is a native Mac screen recorder built for capturing, editing, captioning, and exporting videos in one place. $29 one time payment - our low intro price. This is the best screen recorder on the market. Record your entire screen, a specific window, or a selected area with simple controls that stay close at hand. Trim clips, arrange your recording, and add captions directly in a native Mac editor. When you're finished, choose your output settings and export your video without moving the project into another app. Toads keeps the entire workflow, including capture, editing, captions, and export, together on your Mac. Your recordings stay on your Mac until you decide where to export them. There’s no required app account and no built-in cloud storage. Just record, edit, caption, and export. A fast, focused screen recording experience designed specifically for the Mac.
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Toads is a native macOS screen recorder that captures, edits, captions and exports videos locally.

for
Mac developers and creators who need an offline screen-recording workflow.
pricing
paid

Key features

5 features of Toads
  • Capture — Record the full screen, a window or a selected area with simple on-hand controls.
  • Edit — Trim, rearrange and add captions within a native Mac editor.
  • Export — Choose output format and export the finished video without leaving the app.
  • Local-only workflow — All recordings stay on your Mac; no cloud storage or account required.
  • Privacy-focused — Files are never uploaded; you control where each export is saved.

Use cases

  • Create tutorial videos with on-screen captions directly on a Mac.
  • Record UI demos for product presentations without using cloud services.
  • Edit and trim recorded footage quickly before sharing with teammates.
  • Generate short marketing clips with captions for social media.

Toads vs alternatives

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ToadsDashcam 1.0FocuSeeCompressMelos.Church
Best forAll-in-one local screen recorder for macOSDeveloper-oriented screen captureAutomated video creation from recordingsVideo size reductionWebsite creation
PricingPaidFreeOne time feeFreeFree
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LaunchedOct 2026Apr 2024Jan 2023Mar 2024Jan 2024
  • Toads vs Dashcam 1.0: Dashcam 1.0 is marketed as a developer-focused recorder, while Toads adds native editing and captions on macOS.
  • Toads vs FocuSee: FocuSee converts recordings into product videos automatically; Toads provides manual editing and local storage.
  • Toads vs Compress: Compress is a free video compression tool, not a recorder; Toads handles capture and editing.
  • Toads vs Melos.Church: Melos.Church is a website builder, unrelated to screen recording; included as a non-direct alternative.

Toads FAQ

Do I need an account to use Toads?+

No, Toads works without any account or sign-in.

Does Toads upload my recordings?+

No, all recordings and project files stay on your Mac unless you export them yourself.

Is Toads only for macOS?+

Yes, Toads is a native macOS application.

Can I edit captions after recording?+

Yes, you can add and edit captions in the built-in editor before exporting.

Where can I download Toads?+

From the official website at toads.io for macOS.

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