Is Drift really free?

Yes, Drift is 100% free with no hidden costs, no subscriptions, no trials, and no watermarks. All features are available at no cost forever.

Does Drift upload my recordings to the cloud?

No. Drift processes everything locally in your browser or desktop app. Your recordings never leave your device, making it completely privacy-first.

What is the auto-zoom feature?

Drift's signature feature automatically zooms into your mouse clicks with cinema-grade smooth animations, creating professional tutorial videos without manual editing.

Is Drift better than Loom?

Drift offers advantages over Loom: it's completely free (Loom has paid tiers), privacy-first (Loom uploads to cloud), and has automatic zoom effects (Loom doesn't). However, Loom has more team collaboration features.

What browsers does Drift support?

Drift works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Brave. It uses standard web APIs like MediaRecorder and Screen Capture API.

Can I record system audio?

Yes, when sharing a browser tab you can include system audio. The desktop app supports microphone recording for voiceovers.

What export formats does Drift support?

Drift exports videos in WebM format natively. You can easily convert to MP4 using our Labs conversion tools or external services like CloudConvert.

Better than Obs

Why switch to Drift?

Feature	Drift	Obs
Cost	Free Forever	Likely Paid
Watermark	None	Often Yes (Free ver)
Auto Zoom	Cinematic AI	Manual / None
Privacy	100% Local	Cloud Uploads

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