Tella
Record polished screen and camera presentations with built-in editing and sharing
What is Tella?
Tella is a screen recording and presentation tool that emphasizes visual polish from the moment of capture. Unlike traditional screen recorders that produce raw footage requiring significant post-production, Tella applies professional-looking layouts, background effects, and transitions automatically during recording, so the output looks intentional and polished rather than like a raw screen grab.
The key differentiators are Tella's custom layouts, which let you position your camera feed as a picture-in-picture overlay with various shapes and positions, apply background blur or replacement, use animated text captions, and switch between webcam and screen seamlessly. The result looks closer to a produced tutorial video than a typical screen recording, and many users find they can share Tella recordings directly without any editing.
Tella is particularly popular with indie founders, product teams, and content creators who produce product demos, walkthroughs, course content, and personal update videos. The built-in editing allows for trimming, rearranging scenes, and removing filler words. Videos are hosted on Tella's CDN and can be shared via a link, embedded on any website, or exported as MP4 files.
Key Features
- Screen and camera recording with custom layouts
- Picture-in-picture webcam with shape and position options
- Background blur and virtual background replacement
- Animated text captions and lower thirds
- Seamless scene switching between camera and screen
- Built-in trim, cut, and filler word removal
- Video hosting on Tella CDN with shareable links
- Custom branding and player customization
- Password protection and privacy controls
- Viewer analytics and engagement tracking
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Most polished default output of any screen recorder
- No post-editing required for most use cases
- Custom layouts make webcam integration look professional
- Excellent sharing experience with branded player
Cons
- Free plan limited to 10 videos
- Less powerful editing than dedicated NLEs
- AI features are limited compared to Loom AI
- Storage costs can add up for high-volume users
Pricing
Model: Freemium
| Plan | Price | Key Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 10 videos, Tella branding, basic layouts |
| Pro | $19/mo | Unlimited videos, custom branding, all layouts, analytics |
| Business | $49/mo | Team features, advanced analytics, custom domain, priority support |
FAQ
- What makes Tella different from Loom?
- Tella prioritizes visual polish and creative presentation style, with custom layouts, shapes for your webcam feed, and background effects that make videos look produced. Loom prioritizes async communication workflows, AI summaries, and deep integration with tools like Jira and Confluence.
- Can Tella remove filler words automatically?
- Yes. Tella includes basic filler word removal in its built-in editor. You can also manually trim and cut sections. For advanced AI editing features like automated summaries and action items, Loom is the stronger choice.
- Does Tella have an affiliate program?
- Tella operates an affiliate program. Visit tella.tv to find the affiliate signup page. Commission rates are typically around 30% on referred subscriptions.
- Can I embed Tella videos on my website?
- Yes. Every Tella video gets a shareable link and an embed code. You can customize the player appearance, add a password, and track viewer analytics from your Tella dashboard.
- Is Tella good for recording online courses?
- Yes. Tella is popular for course creators because its polished output looks professional without post-production. The custom layouts and caption features help convey information clearly, and the sharing tools make it easy to deliver content to students.