Pullsy vs Clipy
Pullsy vs Clipy (2026) — Which Free Screen Recorder?
Clipy is a free browser-native screen recorder with a Mac app and a Chrome extension, and it has been the loudest voice in the 'no Loom tax' corner of the market. The free tier is genuinely unlimited — no video count cap, no length cap, no watermark, no signup. The tradeoff is that the Pro tier ($6/mo annual, or a $99 one-time lifetime deal) is where 4K, AI summaries, unlimited Loom imports, and analytics live. Pick Clipy if you want a polished, single-purpose recorder with a Mac app and a Chrome extension, and you are happy to live on a free plan forever. Pick Pullsy if you want AI transcript + summary + ask-the-video chat built into the free recording flow, and you care about the Markdown export that lets you paste a recording into ChatGPT or Claude.
Last updated . Pricing verified 2026-07-15 from: https://clipy.online/pricing (verified 2026-07-15); https://clipy.online/blogs/clipy-pledge-no-watermark-no-signup-forever/ (verified 2026-07-15).
Feature-by-feature: Pullsy vs Clipy.
| Feature | Clipy | Pullsy |
|---|---|---|
| Price for full features | Free for recording; $6/mo annual for 4K + AI + analytics | Free, with AI transcript + summary + ask-the-video in free |
| Recording length cap | Unlimited | ≈ 10–14 min at 1080p / 7–10 min at 720p (50 MB upload limit) |
| Watermark on free recordings | None | None |
| Account required to watch | No signup to watch | No signup to watch |
| AI transcript | Free (per clipy.online/pricing) | Free, with chapter markers |
| AI summary | Free (per clipy.online/pricing) | Free, on every recording |
| Ask-the-video chat | Not available | Free, clickable timestamps |
| Markdown / agent-readable output | No | Yes — /v/<id>.md on every recording, pasteable into ChatGPT or Claude |
| SOP export (step-by-step guide) | No | Pro, coming |
| Free retention | Unlisted links, public by default | 30 days on free tier |
| Recording platforms | Browser, Mac app (Apple Silicon), Chrome extension | Browser only (web app, no install) |
Pricing verified 2026-07-15 from: https://clipy.online/pricing (verified 2026-07-15); https://clipy.online/blogs/clipy-pledge-no-watermark-no-signup-forever/ (verified 2026-07-15).
The honest version.
Both tools do real things well. Here is who each one is genuinely for.
Choose Clipy if…
- You want a Mac app or a Chrome extension, not just a web app
- You want 4K recording on a paid tier ($6/mo annual or $99 lifetime) and Clipy feels cheaper than Pullsy's Pro
- You do bulk Loom imports and the free 20 Loom imports on Clipy beats Pullsy's no-Loom-import stance (Loom now streams via signed HLS — see /record for context)
Choose Pullsy if…
- You want AI transcript, AI summary, and ask-the-video chat on the same free recording flow — Clipy splits AI features to the Pro tier
- You care about the Markdown file at /v/<id>.md — Pullsy's killer AI-era feature, paste the link into any chatbot
- You want retention guarantees (30 days even on free) instead of Clipy's unlisted-by-default share links
Frequently asked questions
Is Pullsy a Clipy alternative?
Yes — both are free browser recorders with no signup, no watermark, and AI transcripts on the free tier. The biggest differences: Pullsy ships ask-the-video chat and a Markdown /v/<id>.md export for AI workflows; Clipy ships a Mac app and a Chrome extension and has a $99 one-time lifetime Pro tier. They are closer to siblings than competitors.
Which is better for AI summaries — Pullsy or Clipy?
Both generate AI summaries for free on every recording. The workflow difference is what happens next: Pullsy also gives you ask-the-video chat inside the viewer and a /v/<id>.md file you can paste into ChatGPT, Claude, or any other AI assistant. Clipy's free AI summary stays inside the Clipy viewer.
Does Clipy have a lifetime deal?
Yes — per clipy.online/pricing (verified 2026-07-15), Clipy offers a one-time $99 lifetime Pro tier that unlocks 4K, AI, analytics, and unlimited Loom imports. Pullsy's Pro tier is monthly only — there is no lifetime deal yet.
Can I switch from Clipy to Pullsy easily?
Yes. Pullsy does not lock in your recordings — every Pullsy share link (/v/<id>) is a web page anyone can open without a Pullsy account. To migrate old Clipy share links, open them in a browser and use the browser's native download (right-click → Save video as). Note: Pullsy does not have a one-click Clipy import tool.
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Clipy is a trademark of its respective owner. Pullsy is not affiliated with or endorsed by Clipy. Plan details above reflect Clipy's public pricing pages as of 2026-07-15. Pricing verified 2026-07-15 from: https://clipy.online/pricing (verified 2026-07-15); https://clipy.online/blogs/clipy-pledge-no-watermark-no-signup-forever/ (verified 2026-07-15).