# Product demos as video. Without per-seat pricing.

> An Arcade alternative for product demo videos. Record a Chrome tab, add auto zoom and step guides, and export watermark-free MP4 for free, with no seat fees.

ScreenBadger records your product in a browser tab and turns clicks into editable zooms, chapters, and step guides. Export an MP4 or GIF you can post anywhere, free up to 720p.

Web page: https://screenbadger.com/arcade-alternative

## ScreenBadger

Record a tab for up to 60 minutes, get automatic zooms that follow your clicks, blur private details, trim and caption on a timeline, and export MP4 or GIF. Recordings stay in your browser, and Cloud adds share links when you need them.

## What Arcade does well

Arcade is a product storytelling platform for interactive demos, product videos, and visuals. You capture with a Chrome extension, desktop app, or Figma plugin, then add hotspots, chapters, branching, and AI voiceovers. Paid plans add MP4 and GIF export, lead forms, and engagement analytics, which makes Arcade popular with marketing and sales teams.

## ScreenBadger vs. Arcade

| Feature | ScreenBadger | Arcade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price model | Free, one-time Pro, or Cloud subscription | Free, or $50 per seat per month |
| Free plan limits | Unlimited MP4 exports up to 720p | 1 published demo and 1 video |
| Watermark-free on free plan | Up to 720p | No |
| MP4 and GIF export on free plan | Yes | No |
| Interactive click-through demos | No | Yes |
| Platform | Chrome extension (Chromium browsers) | Chrome extension, desktop app, Figma plugin |
| Automatic zoom | Free, follows clicks | Pan and zoom on paid plans |
| Blur | Free, auto-masked fields and timed blur | On paid plans |
| Chapters and step guides | Yes | Chapters and hotspots |
| AI features | No | AI voiceovers, copy, and video generation |
| Viewer analytics | With Cloud | On paid plans |

Competitor details checked October 2026 from their public website and may have changed.

Sources:

- https://www.arcade.software/pricing
- https://www.arcade.software/

## Choose ScreenBadger if…

- You need a demo video file, such as an MP4 for a landing page, docs, or social posts.
- You want to export more than one demo without paying per seat.
- You want auto zoom and blur included on the free plan.
- You want to narrate with your own voice and camera.

## Choose Arcade if…

- You want interactive demos that viewers click through at their own pace.
- You need branching, lead forms, and CRM integrations for sales or marketing.
- You want AI voiceovers or AI-generated videos from your brand assets.

## The verdict

Arcade is designed for interactive, clickable demos with lead capture and analytics, and that is where it shines. ScreenBadger makes classic demo videos with auto zoom, chapters, and step guides at a lower cost. If you need a video rather than a clickable tour, ScreenBadger is a simpler and cheaper route.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenBadger a free Arcade alternative?

For demo videos, yes. The free plan lets you record, edit, and export unlimited watermark-free MP4s up to 720p. Arcade’s free plan allows one published demo and one video and does not include MP4 or GIF export.

### Does ScreenBadger make interactive demos?

No. ScreenBadger produces videos and GIFs, not click-through demos. You can add chapters and a visual step guide so viewers can follow each step.

### Can I embed ScreenBadger videos on my website?

Yes. You can host the exported MP4 yourself, or use the Cloud plan for share links, embeds, and view analytics.

### Which should I choose?

Choose Arcade if your team wants interactive demos with forms and analytics. Choose ScreenBadger if you want an edited demo video you can export and use anywhere.

## Related

- [Product demo video maker](https://screenbadger.com/product-demo-video-maker): Turn a walkthrough of your web app into a polished product demo.
- [Auto zoom](https://screenbadger.com/features/auto-zoom): Clicks become smooth, editable camera moves you can adjust on the timeline.
- [Cloud sharing](https://screenbadger.com/features/cloud-sharing): Share a finished video or screenshot with a link or password, and see who viewed it.
- [Scribe alternative](https://screenbadger.com/scribe-alternative): Turn a recorded workflow into a video with zooms and a step guide.

Last updated: 2026-10-15