Frequently asked
Screen recording vs screen sharing: what's the difference?
Screen sharing shows your screen live to other people in real time, usually on a call, while screen recording captures your screen as a video file you can watch or send later.
Screen sharing is synchronous: everyone watches at once, so it suits live meetings, support sessions, and pair work where you talk things through together. Screen recording is asynchronous: you capture once, then anyone can play it back whenever they like, which suits tutorials, demos, and updates that do not need everyone present at the same moment.
The two often work together. You might share your screen on a call and also record it for people who could not attend. Sirvez handles the recording side: it's a free Chrome extension that captures a tab, your desktop, or your webcam to a video file, with no watermark or time limit.
Quick reference
Screen sharing: live, real-time viewing. Screen recording: a saved video to watch or send later.
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Last updated: 28 May 2026