Komodo Decks allows you to record unlimited videos (without time limits) for free.

You can choose to record your webcam, your screen or both simultaneously. Once you record the video, you can edit the recording in the app directly.

Additionally, its Guides feature lets you voice record step-by-step instructions when recording your screen. The feature documents every action taken, such as clicking a link or pressing a button, and shows it in the final output.

StoryXpress supports recording in the following ways:

• Record your screen, webcam, or both
• Record videos online and offline with one click 
• Record videos on Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS, Chromebook, etc

There are multiple ways to share videos publicly and privately with Komodo Decks:

• Direct link: The tool generates a link you can send to your team.
• Embedding: You can embed the video directly on your website or in training docs.

• Custom landing pages: You can create a landing page where you can add your Komodo Decks videos and additional elements such as images, text, and attachments.
• Password protection: Videos with sensitive data can be secured with a password.‍
• Link expiration: You can choose to add an expiry date to your video to prevent misuse. After the time period expires, the link will be switched off.

StoryXpress lets you share videos using the following methods:

• Link sharing: Copy the video URL and share it with others via email, social media, and other platforms. 
• Embedded videos: Embed videos on your website, blog, landing pages, and email campaigns with GIF thumbnails.
• Private sharing: Share videos and control access by setting passwords and expiry dates.‍
• Share on integrated tools: Share videos from SaaS tools like HubSpot, Calendly, Gmail, etc, with one click.

Komodo Decks doesn’t offer voice annotation features.

StoryXpress doesn’t offer a native voice annotations feature.

Komodo Decks allows you to drop comments on a specific portion of the video timeline. This lets you give viewers more context.

StoryXpress doesn’t provide a native time-stamped commenting feature.

Komodo Decks’ Mac OS app has an internal AI model that automatically transcribes your videos and recordings. It supports multiple languages.

When you click anywhere on the transcript, you are taken to the corresponding part of the recording. You can edit your transcripts and delete words to remove those sections from the video automatically.

StoryXpress automatically generates and adds transcriptions to your recorded video content. 

The tool only supports transcriptions in English.

Viewers can enable closed captions in Komodo Decks to automatically generate them for all videos.

StroryXpress automatically generates closed captions for your video content.

StoryXpress doesn't offer a native feature that lets you assign responses as action items for viewers to reply to.

StoryXpress doesn't offer a native feature that lets you assign responses as action items for viewers to reply to.

Komodo Decks doesn’t have a feature for creating response deadlines and reminders.

StoryXpress doesn’t include a native feature that enables you to send automated reminders or set deadlines.

With the Team plan, you can organize files into a shared folder. You can either share with specific people or the whole team. Team members can directly view all the recordings and guides in this folder.

StoryXpress doesn’t let you create dedicated team channels.

However, it lets you organize your videos into three libraries (folders): My Videos, Shared, and Favorites.

You can keep these folders private or share access with groups and team members in your workspace.

The desktop application and browser extension allow you to upload videos up to 1GB each.

Its landing page feature allows you to add custom images and PDFs.

In StoryXpress, you can upload videos directly from your local storage to your dashboard.

It offers unlimited storage to paid plan users, so you can upload as many video files as needed. But if you’re using the freemium version, you can only upload up to 4 videos.

People with a starter or team subscription can download their own videos and those shared with them. You can toggle video downloading on or off for videos you create.

StoryXpress lets you download your recorded videos in MP4 or WebM format.

Typically, videos take about 10 to 15 minutes to process into MP4 format. However, if you download a video immediately after recording, it will be downloaded in WebM format.

Komodo Decks has no native screenshots feature.

StoryXpress doesn’t offer a screenshot capture feature.

Komodo Decks offers a free Chrome extension that offers most of the features available in the desktop version, such as a screen recorder, cloud editor, and page builder.

StoryXpress provides a Chrome extension for screen and webcam recording.

The AI model used in the transcription feature is based on OpenAI’s Whisper.

Newer versions of Komodo Decks also have a feature that lets you summarize transcripts through AI.

StoryXpress can generate automated transcriptions using AI. However, this functionality is only available to users on the paid plans.

When using the team plan, you can choose which team members can edit and which can only view guides & recordings.

StoryXpress workspace lets you collaborate with team members by assigning them specific roles: 

• Owner: Has full access to all workspace features. They can add/remove members, assign roles, manage permissions, change subscriptions, and control payments.
• Member: Can create, upload, and edit videos in the workspace.
• Biller: Can only manage billing-related tasks on the workspace.‍
• Visitor: External users who can only view the public sections of the workspace but can't access restricted areas.

Komodo Decks uses personal information provided only for internal uses or service-related purposes.

They also ensure that deleting a video completely removes it from their system.

StoryXpress adheres to international data protection standards and complies with the EU’s General Data Protection Guidelines (GDPR).

So, if you use the tool from outside the US (EU or other countries), your data will be transferred to the US while ensuring compliance with local and international data protection laws. 

To protect your data, StoryXpress encrypts all sensitive information you share using standard protocols. It also provides TLS/SSL transmission and two-factor authentication for all user accounts.

Komodo Decks has four pricing tiers:

• Starter: Free for one user - Unlimited videos and no limits on video length.
• Professional: $7/month or $4.20/month billed annually for one user - Everything in Starter plan + AI-generated transcript + high-resolution videos in full HD.
• Team: $35/month or $21/month billed annually for five users - Everything in Professional plan + team roles & permissions.
• Enterprise: Contact sales for pricing; includes SSO SAML, API Integrations, and advanced customizations like group policies & rules.

‍Note: The team plan supports up to 50 users; pricing varies for additional users.

StoryXpress offers the following pricing plans:

• Free: Includes up to four videos, a 10-minute recording limit, and a 5GB bandwidth allowance.
• Individual: $12/month or $8/month (billed annually) for a single user, unlimited video recording and uploading, and basic video editing.
• Team: $99/month or $66/month (billed annually) for up to 3 users, automated transcriptions using AI, basic video analytics, and desktop application. 
• Business: $399/month or $267/month (billed annually) for up to 8 users, lead capturing forms and CTA buttons, GIF thumbnails, email trackable links.‍
• Enterprise: Get a quote from the sales team; it offers unlimited user access, multiple workspaces, role-based access controls, and more.

Komodo Decks makes it easy to set up an account because it doesn’t ask you to enter your credit card details. Users can make the most of the free version of the app as it offers unlimited screen recording capabilities.

You can easily create walkthrough videos and document SOP, which makes the tool great for sharing information with your team.

However, it lacks basic team collaboration features such as dedicated team channels, assigned responses, and smart reminders.

StoryXpress stands out for its user-friendly design, offering an intuitive interface and quick setup that caters to users of all skill levels.

It lets you add lead-capturing elements like CTA (call-to-action) buttons to your videos and track views, impressions, and watch time to provide analytical insights. You can also personalize your videos with your brand's colors, logo, and unique landing pages to improve user experience.

However, this tool may not be a right fit for you if you’re looking for a tool with native meeting recording, voice annotations, time-stamped commenting, team channels, and screenshot-capturing features.

There is no free trial for paid plans. However, Komodo Decks offers a starter plan, letting users understand whether the tool is right for them.

StoryXpress provides a 7-day free trial with access to limited features and a 10-minute recording limit. You can also book a demo by getting in touch with their team.