Which is better, Tella or Tellclip?
Tellclip, if you record on a Mac and share by link. Both add auto-zoom, a re-rendered cursor and motion blur, and both host the result for a team. Tellclip also captures a window with a transparent background, transcribes on your Mac, keeps the same link after every edit, and ships a CLI an agent can use to record and publish a clip on its own.
When Tella is the better choice
- You record on Windows or in the browser.
- You edit by transcript, or want filler words and silences removed for you.
- You publish straight to YouTube, LinkedIn or TikTok.
- You want a keystroke overlay or password-protected links.
Tella vs Tellclip at a glance
| Feature | Tellclip | Tella |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Fast async video for Mac teams: stop recording and the link is ready, already polished; agents that record and publish | Teams that record on Windows or in the browser, or publish to social networks |
| Price | $20 per seat per month, or $15 billed yearly. 7-day trial, no card | Pro $26 per user per month, or $13 billed yearly. Premium $39, or $19 yearly. 7-day trial |
| Auto-zoom | Yes, from your clicks | Yes, with several style presets |
| Smooth cursor and motion blur | Yes | Yes |
| Transparent window capture | Yes | — |
| Transcription | On your Mac; titles, summaries and chapters generated on the server | Yes, with AI chapters, in 99 or more languages |
| Same link after edits | Yes. "Update Clip" keeps the link, comments and chapters | — |
| Teams, SSO and SCIM | Workspaces, roles, SSO and SCIM on Enterprise | Workspaces; SSO and SCIM as a $125 per month add-on |
| Agents (MCP, API, CLI) | MCP server with 12 tools, organisation API keys, tellclip CLI that records and edits | MCP server that edits, exports and publishes; REST API with webhooks; recording by an agent in closed beta |
Is Tellclip a good Tella alternative?
For Mac teams that share video by link, from quick updates to product demos, yes. Both add auto-zoom, a re-rendered cursor and motion blur. Tellclip adds transparent window capture, on-device transcription, a link that stays the same after edits, and a CLI that records as well as edits.
Does Tella have auto zoom like Tellclip?
Yes. As of October 2026 Tella zooms automatically on Mac app, Windows app and Chrome-tab recordings, with several style presets. Uploaded videos are not supported.
Tellclip zooms from your clicks with a spring camera that glides once to each area you work in. You can move, resize or delete each zoom on the timeline, or pin one by hand.
Do Tella and Tellclip both smooth the cursor and add motion blur?
Yes. Tellclip re-renders a spring-smoothed cursor with tilt and idle fade, and adds motion blur to camera moves. Tella re-renders the cursor in its Mac and Windows apps, out of beta since 2026-09-18, and adds motion blur to zooms, pans and the cursor.
Can Tellclip record a window with a transparent background?
Yes. A window recording keeps its transparent background, so the window can sit on any backdrop you pick in the editor. Tella does not list transparent window capture among its features.
How much do Tella and Tellclip cost?
Tellclip Pro is $20 per seat per month, or $15 billed yearly. Tella Pro is $26 per user per month, or $13 billed yearly; Premium is $39, or $19 yearly. Both start with a 7-day trial.
Billed monthly, Tellclip costs less; billed yearly, Tella Pro does. Tellclip clips carry no watermark on any plan, while removing Tella branding needs Premium.
Can an AI agent use Tella or Tellclip?
Tellclip ships an MCP server with 12 tools, organisation API keys, and the tellclip CLI, which records a take on the Mac, adds zooms, masks and cuts, and uploads it, so a coding agent can produce a clip end to end.
Tella's MCP server covers its media library, batched edits, storyboards, analytics and publishing, with a REST API and signed webhooks. Recording by an agent is a closed beta in Tella.
Does Tella support SSO and SCIM?
Yes, as a $125 per month add-on on any paid plan. Tellclip includes SSO and SCIM in its Enterprise plan.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tella have a free plan?
No. Tella has a 7-day trial at HD 30 fps with a 2-hour limit per clip, then Pro or Premium. Tellclip has no free plan either and starts with a 7-day trial, no card.
Can I export a video file from Tellclip?
Yes. Tellclip exports H.264 MP4 at Auto, 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K or Native resolution, plus GIF and WebP.
Does Tellclip have an MCP server?
Yes. Twelve tools for listing workspaces, searching clips, reading transcripts, grabbing a frame at a timestamp, starring, moving and commenting. Enable it in your organisation settings and connect from Claude, Codex or Cursor.
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Download the Mac app, record a window, and share the link. No card needed.
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Sources
- Tella: understanding your bill (monthly prices) www.tella.com
- Tella Mac app system requirements www.tella.com
- Tella: add a zoom www.tella.com
- Tella: animated cursor www.tella.com
- Tella: motion blur www.tella.com
- Tella: show keystrokes www.tella.com
- Tella: publish to social media www.tella.com
- Tella: analytics www.tella.com
- Tella developers (API, webhooks) www.tella.com
- Tella Agent www.tella.com
- Tella features www.tella.com
- Tella sharing www.tella.com
- Tella pricing www.tella.com
- Tella MCP server www.tella.com
- Tella changelog www.tella.com
- Tella: how the free trial works www.tella.com
Competitor facts as of October 2026, last checked 2026-10-26. An agent-readable version of this page is at /compare/tella.md.
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