10 Screen Recording Software to Create Your Online Course

Today, people who have expertise in a particular field of study can encash their knowledge in the form of an online course.

In the era of internet, you can make money through various creative ways and publishing online courses is one of them. As per statistics by Forbes, the e-learning industry would be worth $325 billion by the end of 205.

You can record lectures and desktop screens to teach millions of people who can purchase your course by paying a fee to you.

However, before getting people enrolling for courses, you need to ensure that you publish quality content and top-notch videos for your students and provide them with a hassle-free experience.

How to Record Screen?

If you are teaching something where you have to share your screen with your students to send your message across profoundly, you need to go with a screen recorder software.

These recorders will capture everything that you do on your desktop screens in the form of a video that you can share with your students.

That said, there are dozens of recording software that you can download or purchase to capture your screen.

So, for you to ease the process of finding a good screen recorder, we have compiled a detailed list of top 10 screen recording software to create your online course.

1. Camtasia

Camtasia is your one-stop solution for everything that you need. Whether you are beginning your career as an online tutor or an experienced teacher who knows how to train people, this software is for everyone.

You can record product demonstrations, how-to videos, webinars, explainer videos, presentations, etc. 

The software also allows users to add record webinars to make their content look natural and personalised.

You can add effects and style to your video lectures to make them more refined and professional to your students. You just need to drag-and-drop add edit effects in your videos through the interface of this software.

You would also get royalty-free music, which you can easily add it as the background score of your tutorials to make the videos more comprehensive. The software also allows you to edit annotations, subtitles, and callouts in your videos.

You could also import pre-made presentations or elements in your video to make it more engaging and valuable.

This software is available in English, Frech, Japanese and German. Moreover, it is compatible with Windows and iOS operating systems.

You can purchase this software for Rs. 17,396/- and also choose to add one-year maintenance by paying extra cost.

2. ScreenFlow (Mac Only)

For iOS users, ScreenFlow is your go-to software for all your video production needs.

Along with recording screens, this software is a complete package of a video editor which can improve your storytelling skills and make your content engaging.

It comes with a free trial, and the price starts from $129.

With the nominal price range, you get tons of attractive features to help your students improve their skills.

The ScreenFlow’s intuitive user interface enables advanced video editing features like beautiful animations, motion graphics, captions etc.

The tool also has a built-in library of audio and pictures which you can add in your videos and make your content more descriptive to your students.

Using this software, you can directly publish your video on the leading platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia, etc.

3. Screencast-O-Matic

Screencast-O-Matic is a helpful yet straightforward screen recording software that does the job at a very affordable cost.

You can download the software for free, record your screens and create videos for your students.

However, with the free version, you can record your screens only up to 15 minutes.

If you want to go for the paid version and utilise all the features of this multipurpose screen recorder, you can purchase the product for as low as $1.5/month.

Furthermore, you can also get access to save your videos on Screencast-O-Matic’s cloud storage. So, you no longer need to worry about managing your recordings locally or keeping backups of your lectures in hard-drives.

The tool also allows you to edit your videos after recording them. They have an in-built interface that lets you can make changes and makes your content more comprehensive to your viewers.

4. Free Screen Recording

This tool is absolutely for anyone living anywhere around the world.

There are no hidden costs, extra charges or subscription costs that users have to pay to use this tool.

All you need is a Windows 7 or above operating system in your desktop, and you are good to go.

Interestingly, the tool does not leave any watermark on the videos, so you don’t have to worry about the user experience. You can record and edit your recordings without worrying about anything.

Moreover, the tool also lets you choose which area of your screen you wish to record.

For example, instead of forcing you to record the whole screen, the tool allows you to crop the area and choose a specific portion of the screen for recording.

You can also do a voice-over with the help of the tool and make your recordings more exciting and informative for viewers.

You can also highlight your mouse pointer, which will grab users attention throughout the lecture.

5. Icecream Screen Recorder

You can download and install this software in your local system to use the features.

It comes in two versions — one is free with minimal features, and another one is a Pro version where you have to pay $29.95 one-time fee to use all the features of this tool.

Using this tool, you can select the specific area of your screen to record a particular part. You can utilise the system’s microphone to add audio in your recordings.

The tool also allows you to add annotations, which lets you add arrows and highlight text to communicate effectively to the viewers.

6. TinyTake

TinyTake claims to be the fastest software that can capture screenshots and record videos.

Using this tool, you can capture your screen and add comments to highlight information.

TinyTake is available in four different packages including a free version which allows users to record screen in the form of video for five minutes. The free version also allows the 2 GB storage.

Furthermore, the tool allows the users to share images directly using the links provided by the tool.

7. Ezwid

Ezwid is a free video editor and screen recorder software which can be downloaded and installed on the Microsoft Windows operating system. The tool utilises the computation power of the local system where the software is installed.

The Ezwid.inc, founded in 2009, is a company that has developed this software and made it freely available for users.

The software lets you enable instant facecam and voice synthesis to make the screen recording enjoyable.

Music and annotations are one of the essential features of a video to make it appealing to users. You can show emotions, build curiosity among the viewers by smartly incorporating music in the background.

You can also maintain the speed of the video and fast-forward boring or ambiguous stuff instead of cut them separately. This way, your editing become smoother and quicker using the features of the software.

You can also create instant slideshow for different purposes and make excellent content quickly using this software.

8. Snagit

Snagit is an award-winning screen capture that takes all the hassles of capturing, recording or editing screenshots or videos of your screen.

Brands like Honeywell, eBay, Johnson and Johnson, Quicken and dozens of others trust this software.

Snagit makes the whole experience of screen capture intuitive and effortless. Whether you are planning to capture a screenshot or record a video, Snagit has got you covered.

You also get a complete package of editing your screen captures in Snagit. You can add text, callouts, shape, stamp, etc. You can even fill vibrant colours or move different areas of the captured screen to communicate better.

You can also get dynamic URLs of your captures which you can share with your students or embed in your online study material to let students refer and learn anytime they wish.

Snagit claims that over 14 million people choose them to capture and record screens every day.

The tool is also compatible with Google Drive, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint and Microsoft OneDrive.

The software is compatible with both Microsoft Windows and Mac, and it comes with three different packages, namely individual, business and Government & NGO.

 9. Snap 10 (Microsoft Windows Only)

Snap 10 can give you complete control over the capturing screen, editing it and share with your students.

Whether you wish to capture a screenshot or record a video, you can fulfil your wish within seconds using this software.

You can set automatic numbering, add arrows or dialogue boxes’ shapes in your screenshots to make it appealing and comprehensive for your students. The overall user interface of the tool saves the time of the users.

Using this software, you can also cut your videos and save it as a different file. You can also merge your existing video files with this tool to make your tutorials and course one-of-a-kind for your students.

You can also convert your videos in GIFs. Moreover, the software can record the videos up in 4K quality.

You can create dynamic video tutorials by displaying pressed keys during the recordings.

For example, you are teaching photo editing or graphic designing or web development in your course.

In such type of course, there are dozens of keyboard shortcuts that you would use to streamline your process. So, you can dynamically show keyboard shortcuts on the screens using this software’s interface.

You can also pause between an on-going recording to gain full control about how your tutorials are made. Using this feature, you can skip monotonous stuff to save the time of your students and make the tutorial crisp and valuable.

You have to pay $39 to the publisher to access complete software for your recording needs.

10. FlashBack(Microsoft Windows only)

This tool is dedicated primarily to online tutors and publishers who share valuable and informative content for the audience.

Along with recording your screen in a video format, you can also record the background audio and webcam is you wish.

Moreover, you can easily edit your screen recordings by adding sound, images and notes to make your videos more presentable to your students.

FlashBack also lets you download the video locally on significant video formats. You can also share videos directly on YouTube or FlashBack connect. 

Trusted by the leading brands like Oracle, University of Oxford, BBC, DreamWorks, Disney, IBM, TimeWarner, Accenture; this software is a multipurpose tool that can give you granular control over your video editing needs.

You can also record multiple monitors’ screens using this software and give your students excellent material to learn new skills.

During a video, there might be some unwanted pauses or expressions that may be awkward related to the topic discussed in the video. In such cases, you either have to make edits and cuts in your videos or reshoot the entire lecture.

However, with this software, you can avoid all the hustle by quickly removing pauses and breaks and making your lectures more interesting for your students.

There are different packages to download the Pro version of the tool.

Conclusion – Which Is The Better Option

I’d say the best option depends on your requirements and the existing situation.

If you are just starting and looking to record only a couple of videos to share with your students, you can go with the free software and start recording.

If you are aspiring to become a full-time online tutor, I’d strongly recommend to invest a few bucks now and go for a paid software.

Because paid version would not only give you more features, but you can also get an intuitive user interface to edit and deploy your videos in different formats.

Feel free to share your thoughts about the options discussed in this article. If you have used any of these software or prefer any others, share your reviews and suggestions in the comments.