Same idea, different deal
Both apps watch your clicks and zoom in for you. FocuSee sells it as a subscription or a lifetime license, with AI features paid in credits. Kamo gives you the whole app for free, under the MIT license.
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Kamo vs FocuSee
FocuSee is a polished paid recorder with automatic zoom and a stack of AI extras. Kamo does the zoom, cursor and framing for free, on your computer, with open code.
The short version
Choose Kamo if…
- You don't want a subscription, a trial or AI credits to export.
- You want it open source and fully local.
- You need 16:9, 1:1 and 9:16 from one take, plus an MCP server for your agent.
Choose FocuSee if…
- You're on a Mac today, or switch between Mac and Windows.
- You want AI extras: an avatar presenter, filler-word removal, voice enhancement.
- You want shortcut keys shown on screen, or to record a phone over USB.
Side by side
- Price
KamoFree, every feature
FocuSeeFrom $49.99/yr; $199.99 lifetime (2.x)
- Export without paying
KamoYes, no watermark
FocuSeeTrial only
- Platforms
KamoWindows today; Mac soon
FocuSeeMac and Windows
- Automatic zoom on clicks
KamoYes, editable on a timeline
FocuSeeYes, automatic and manual
- 16:9, 1:1 and 9:16 from one take
KamoYes, exported together
FocuSeeCanvas presets, one at a time
- Captions
KamoBuilt in, needs the transcription pack (coming soon)
FocuSeeAI subtitles in 50+ languages, using credits
- Shortcut keys on screen
KamoNo: Kamo never reads the keyboard
FocuSeeYes
- AI
KamoLocal MCP server for your agent
FocuSeeAvatar, filler-word removal, voice; credit-based
- Open source
KamoYes, MIT
FocuSeeNo
Facts checked on November 7, 2026. Prices and features change; see the sources below.
The longer version
Keys on screen, or no keyboard at all
FocuSee can show the shortcuts you press. Kamo deliberately never listens to the keyboard, so it can't leak what you type. If shortcut overlays matter to your tutorials, that's a real point for FocuSee.
Mac today
If you're on a Mac right now, FocuSee is ready and Kamo isn't yet. On Windows, Kamo is free and has everything you need for demos and tutorials.
Questions
Is Kamo a free FocuSee alternative?
For automatic zoom, a smooth cursor and polished framing on Windows, yes. FocuSee has extras Kamo doesn't, like AI avatars and shortcut overlays.
Does FocuSee have a free plan?
It has a trial, not a free plan. Exporting without limits needs a paid plan. Check FocuSee's site for current prices.
Which one works offline?
Kamo records, edits and exports entirely offline, with no account. FocuSee's AI features use credits, which suggests they run in the cloud.
Sources
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