Zella

On-device screen recorder and AI video editor for Mac and iPhone — no account, no uploads.

Freemium Video & Audio
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What is Zella?

Zella is a screen recorder and AI video editor for Mac and iPhone where everything runs 100% on-device — no account, no uploads, works in airplane mode. Record your screen or camera, tap once, and Auto-Polish cuts silences, removes filler words, writes captions, cleans your voice and scores the video with music. Free forever with no watermark; a one-time $89 Pro unlocks Mac and iPhone together.

Key features

  • One-tap Auto-Polish: silence cuts, fillers, captions, voice cleanup
  • 100% on-device editing — no cloud, no account
  • Screen, camera and reaction recording
  • Timeline, keyframes and curve editor when wanted
  • Auto B-roll, color grade and sound effects
  • AI assistant for editing help
  • MP4, MOV and GIF export
  • Mac and iPhone apps with universal Pro purchase

Pros

  • Genuinely free forever with no watermark or account
  • Full privacy: nothing ever leaves your device
  • One-time $89 Pro instead of a subscription

Cons

  • Free exports capped at 2 minutes and 1080p
  • Apple-only — no Windows or Android version

Zella at a glance

PricingFreemium
CategoryVideo & Audio
Platformsmacos, ios
Official websitezellahq.com
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Zella FAQs

What is Zella?

Zella is a screen recorder and AI video editor for Mac and iPhone where everything runs 100% on-device — no account, no uploads, works in airplane mode. Record your screen or camera, tap once, and Auto-Polish cuts silences, removes filler words, writes captions, cleans your voice and scores the video with music. Free forever with no watermark; a one-time $89 Pro unlocks Mac and iPhone together.

What are the main features of Zella?

Zella offers One-tap Auto-Polish: silence cuts, fillers, captions, voice cleanup, 100% on-device editing — no cloud, no account, Screen, camera and reaction recording, Timeline, keyframes and curve editor when wanted, Auto B-roll, color grade and sound effects, AI assistant for editing help, MP4, MOV and GIF export and Mac and iPhone apps with universal Pro purchase.

How much does Zella cost?

Zella follows a freemium model: a free tier is available, and paid plans unlock higher limits and advanced features. Check its official website for current plan prices.

What are the pros and cons of Zella?

Strengths of Zella include Genuinely free forever with no watermark or account; Full privacy: nothing ever leaves your device; One-time $89 Pro instead of a subscription. On the downside, Free exports capped at 2 minutes and 1080p; Apple-only — no Windows or Android version.