# Lumen vs Tella

> Lumen vs Tella: Tella records in the browser and hosts share links; Lumen is a desktop recorder for Windows, Linux and macOS that keeps recordings local.

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

## Short answer

Tella is a browser-based recorder with Mac and Windows apps and hosted share links; Lumen is a desktop app for Windows, Linux and macOS that keeps recordings on your device and exports polished video files.

## Details

Tella fits teams that want every video hosted with a link, embeds and password protection, plus Auto Zoom from clicks and AI editing features, all in the browser.

Lumen fits people who want the file: automatic cursor zooms, a camera bubble and on-device captions, exported locally on Windows 10/11, Linux x86_64 or macOS, without uploading the recording to Lumen.

Lumen Premium is from $9/month early bird. Tella publishes its own pricing.


## Comparison

Lumen vs Tella

| Feature | Lumen | Tella |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Desktop app | Browser recorder, Mac and Windows apps, Chrome extension |
| Linux | Yes - Linux x86_64 | No native app listed |
| Automatic zoom | Automatic - follows cursor and clicks while you record | Auto Zoom generated from clicks |
| Sharing | Local exports; recordings are not uploaded to Lumen | Hosted links, embeds, password protection |
| Captions | On-device (local ASR + Whisper Flow), burned into the export | See tella.com |
| Pricing | Premium from $9/month early bird (not free) | See tella.com |

## Sources

Facts about other tools come from their official sites, checked 2026-11-03.

- [Tella’s Screen Studio comparison (tella.com)](https://www.tella.com/screen-studio-alternative)
- [Tella (tella.com)](https://www.tella.com)

## FAQ

### Does Tella have a Linux app?

Tella’s site lists a browser recorder, Mac and Windows apps and a Chrome extension; it does not list a native Linux app. Lumen runs on Linux x86_64.

### Which is better for hosted share links?

Tella - every video gets a hosted link with embeds and password protection. Lumen exports files locally instead.

## Primary CTA

[How Lumen keeps recordings local](https://lumen.raashed.com/answers/local-screen-recorder-no-upload)

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