Reverie vs QuickTime
Updated 2 October 2026
Every Mac can already record its screen for free. If you just need a file now and then, QuickTime is enough. Reverie is for when you send recordings to people.
Side by side
| Reverie | QuickTime | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free for 14 days; then from $8 a month | Free, built in |
| Runs in | Chrome or Edge on any computer | macOS only |
| Camera in the video | Yes, with shapes and layouts | No; the usual workaround is a floating camera window |
| Editing | Trim, cut, layouts, backdrops, blur, music, voice polish | Trim |
| Share link | Yes, private or with a password | No; you upload the file yourself |
| Computer sound | A tab's sound when you share a tab | Microphone only |
Facts about other products are as we understand them at the time of writing, and products change. Check each product's own site for current details.
Which to pick
Pick QuickTime if you record occasionally, keep the files yourself and want nothing extra.
Pick Reverie if you want your face in the video and a link to send the moment you stop.