Full multi-track timeline & scene layouts
Ocelo includes a non-destructive timeline with dedicated tracks for automatic zooms, captions, privacy tracking, and presenter scenes (Screen + camera, Split, Presenter only).
Ocelo vs CleanShot X
Motion storytelling, beyond static screen recording.
CleanShot X is a beloved macOS utility for screenshots and quick screen captures. Ocelo is a dedicated product demo studio for creating finished marketing videos with dynamic auto-zooming, presenter split scenes, speech captions, and audio cleanup.
macOS 15 (Sequoia)+ · Apple silicon · 5.5 MB download · Every feature. Clean 720p exports up to 60 seconds.
On-device speech captions & audio cleanup
Transcribe your voice directly on your Mac using macOS SpeechAnalyzer without per-minute fees, and eliminate background rumble with Apple’s native AUSoundIsolation.
Content-tracking privacy regions
Redact sensitive API keys or personal data with blur or pixelation rectangles that stay locked to the element as you scroll through the page using Vision computer vision.
Direct Comparison
Ocelo vs CleanShot X at a glance.
| Capability | Ocelo | CleanShot X |
|---|---|---|
| Core focus | High-production product demos, auto-zooms, and presenter scenes | Screenshots, quick screen clips, and annotations |
| Camera zooming | Automatic click clustering with critically damped spring motion | No automatic zoom timeline |
| Presenter scenes | 5 continuous layout modes (Split, Camera-only, Screen + bubble) | Fixed webcam bubble overlay |
| Captions & audio | On-device auto-transcription and Apple voice isolation | Raw microphone capture only |
| Automation & CLI | Headless CLI (`--record --json`) and Agent Skill | None |
Pricing
Pay once, or pay a little each year.
Both give you the same app with nothing held back. Tax is handled by Polar, our merchant of record, and shown before you pay.
Best value
$79once
Yours to keep. No renewal.
Buy it outright- Every feature — there is no upper tier
- Up to 3 Macs
- Captions generated on your Mac, no per-minute charge
- Full-resolution exports with no duration limit
- Works offline
- Every update to version 1
$24a year
Cancel whenever you like.
Subscribe yearly- Every feature — there is no upper tier
- Up to 3 Macs
- Captions generated on your Mac, no per-minute charge
- Full-resolution exports with no duration limit
- Works offline
- Updates for as long as you subscribe
Free, and it doesn't expire
Every feature, on your real work, for as long as you like. Export clean 720p videos up to 60 seconds — record as long as you want and cut it down. Nothing else is held back: no feature is greyed out and there is nothing to sign up for.
Common Questions
Clear comparisons, no marketing fluff.
Can I use Ocelo alongside CleanShot X?
Yes, many developers use CleanShot X for everyday screenshot grabs and bug reports, and keep Ocelo in their menu bar (`⌘⇧N`) for recording customer-facing demos, release walkthroughs, and README loops.
Does Ocelo require Accessibility permissions to capture clicks?
No. Unlike many screen tools that install a global event tap requiring invasive Accessibility permissions, Ocelo captures window interactions through ScreenCaptureKit and Quartz APIs without logging keystrokes.
Other Comparisons
Ocelo vs Screen Studio
Polished product videos, native architecture and lifetime ownership.
Compare Ocelo and Screen Studio. Ocelo is a 5.5 MB native SwiftUI/ScreenCaptureKit app with lifetime licensing ($79 once), a headless CLI for AI agents, and on-device processing.
Ocelo vs LoomHigh-production demos, with zero cloud upload or monthly seats.
Compare Ocelo and Loom. Ocelo is an offline, local-first macOS app with automatic zoom, presenter scenes, and lifetime purchase, compared to Loom’s cloud video messaging subscription.
Ocelo vs OBS StudioInstant demo elegance, without 50 audio filters and scene setups.
Compare Ocelo and OBS Studio on Mac. Ocelo delivers automated zooms, rounded window chrome, polished backgrounds, and presenter scenes out of the box with zero configuration.