FrameCastComparison
FrameCast vs Zight
Pricing notes as of September 26, 2026. Figures can change — confirm on each vendor’s site before you buy.
Zight (formerly CloudApp) is a cross-platform capture-and-share tool. FrameCast is Mac-native capture with a presentation camera and private local files.
Side-by-side
| Factor | FrameCast | Zight |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free with 25 share links; Pro $5.00/mo, Team $18.33/mo for the whole team (billed yearly) | Share plan is free (including 5-minute recording cap). Create is $9.95/user/month billed annually (or higher when billed monthly — about $12.95 in monthly listings). Collaborate and Scale add team/enterprise controls. |
| Sharing model | Instant share links with insights, comments, and Team workspaces — or export files you control. | Link sharing, workspace storage, video requests, AI smart actions on paid plans. |
| Platforms | Mac app, iPhone app, and a browser recorder. | Mac, Windows, Chrome, iOS. |
Why Mac users pick FrameCast
Unlimited local recording without Create
Zight’s free Share plan caps recordings at 5 minutes. FrameCast does not use that free-tier time cap for local recording.
Overlay depth
Shapes, tracking, cutout, and demo overlays beat a generic cam+screen capture for teaching.
Privacy posture
Keep sensitive product UI on disk. Share only the exports you choose.
Fair tradeoffs
Zight wins for video requests from customers and native Windows and iOS apps. Compare Collaborate/Scale pricing on zight.com if you need those.
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