Medal

Free game clip recorder that saves the last moments of gameplay with a hotkey.

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About Medal

Medal is a game recording and clipping app for PC gamers. Instead of recording whole sessions, it keeps a rolling buffer and saves the last few seconds or minutes when you press a hotkey, and it can clip automatically in supported games when something notable happens. Clips open in a simple editor, game, microphone and Discord audio can sit on separate tracks, and clips can be shared on Medal's own social feed or to other platforms, or watched in Medal's mobile apps. Recording and sharing are free, and a Medal Premium subscription adds extras. The desktop recorder runs on Windows, and there are companion apps for iOS and Android. It is focused on games, so it is not the right tool for tutorials or work recordings, and its social features and promotions are a big part of the experience. Gamers who mostly want shareable highlights find it easier than setting up OBS replay buffers.

Best for: PC gamers who want instant highlight clips and easy sharing.

What works

Free hotkey clipping of the last moments of play
Simple editor and one-click sharing to social platforms
Light enough to run alongside games

Why people leave

Game-focused, not for tutorials or work
Social feed and promotions are prominent
Desktop recording is Windows only

Top Medal alternatives

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1
Bandicam
Full-session game recording with low overhead on Windows.
77.6
2
OBS Studio
Free open-source recorder with a replay buffer and streaming.
66.5
3
ShareX
Free open-source capture for quick clips and GIFs on Windows.
57.2
4
CapCut
Free editor for turning raw clips into polished short videos.
50.3

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Medal: common questions

Is Medal free?

Medal has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Medal open source?

No, Medal is not open source. Open-source alternatives include OBS Studio and ShareX.

What platforms does Medal run on?

Medal is available for Windows, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Medal?

The highest-ranked Medal alternatives right now are Bandicam, OBS Studio and ShareX. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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