vyds vs Cursorful
Cursorful is a free browser-extension recorder with automatic cursor zoom. vyds is a full async recording suite with native apps, sharing, and team workflows.
Cursorful is the right pick for a quick free clip with cursor zoom effects. vyds is right when you need cross-platform recording, instant share links, and a team library.
| Feature | Vyds | Cursorful |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Unlimited recordings, 5 min, no watermark, BYOS | Free with no sign-up |
| Paid plans | $7/mo Plus, $12/seat Pro | Free (browser extension) |
| Install model | Native app or Chrome extension | Chrome / Brave extension |
| Native macOS app | ||
| Native Windows app | ||
| Chrome extension | ||
| Automatic cursor zoom on clicks | Core differentiator | |
| Background customization | ||
| Hide browser frame | ||
| Multi-aspect export | Export to MP4 / WebM | Export same video in multiple aspect ratios |
| One-click cloud share link | ||
| System audio capture | Limited (browser only) | |
| AI captions & summaries | Pro plan | |
| Team workspace | Pro plan | |
| Viewer analytics | ||
| Local-first recording | Local-offline rendering | |
| Bring Your Own Storage | Local files only | |
| Best for | Daily async team workflow | One-off free clips with cursor focus effects |
Why teams switch from Cursorful
Beyond the browser tab
Cursorful runs as a browser extension. It cannot capture native desktop apps or full system audio cleanly. vyds desktop apps record anything on your screen, with system audio and camera.
Share by link, not file
Cursorful gives you a local file to upload elsewhere. vyds generates a share link the moment you stop recording.
Team workflow at the top
Cursorful is solo-only. vyds Pro adds team workspaces, viewer analytics, and AI captions for $12/seat/mo.
Use both if cursor zoom matters
If automatic cursor zoom on clicks is a critical feature for your videos, keep Cursorful for that use case and use vyds for daily team recordings. Different specialties.
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