Screenix
Built for Linux creators

A Polished Tella Alternative
for Linux

Tella can record through the browser on Linux, while its native desktop apps target macOS and Windows. Screenix uses documented X11 and Wayland capture paths with local editing, transcription, and a $59 lifetime option.

Made with Screenix

How Magic Pages makes help-center tutorials

How to connect a custom domain to a Ghost site on Magic Pages. Watch on YouTube ↗
“We press record and get a video that already looks finished: screen, camera, and the styling all handled.”

Sviatoslav

Magic Pages

Magic Pages uses Screenix to create help-center tutorials that walk customers through tasks like connecting a custom domain.

Recorded and styled with Screenix. Audio with Reaper. Finishing touches with OpenShot.

Read the Magic Pages help-center guide ↗
See how they made it on Linux →

Why Screenix is the better value

One Linux app. $39/year or $59 once.

Record, polish, edit, transcribe, and share without stacking separate tools or giving up local ownership.

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Native Linux

Direct X11 and portal-based capture on supported Wayland desktops

2

One complete workflow

Record, polish, edit, transcribe, and share

3

Your files, your choice

Keep recordings local, use hosted sharing, or bring your own storage

4

Simple pricing

$39/yr with hosted sharing or $59 lifetime with your own storage

Screenix vs Tella

See why Linux creators choose Screenix for polished recordings.

Feature
Screenix
Tella
Linux SupportTella's web recorder works on Linux
Browser
Linux NativeTella's native desktop apps are for macOS and Windows
Native X11 & Wayland CaptureTella records through the browser on Linux; Screenix uses direct X11 and portal-based Wayland paths
Browser capture
Automatic Smooth ZoomsBoth offer cursor-aware zoom effects
60fps RecordingTella lists 60 FPS export on Premium; Screenix exports up to 120fps
Camera OverlayPicture-in-picture support
Offline SupportTella's Linux option is browser-based; Screenix editing and export work locally
Desktop apps
No Watermark (Paid)Clean exports on paid plans
Lifetime OptionPay once, own forever
$59
N/A
Monthly OptionTella monthly billing is $26 for Pro or $39 for Premium
$39/yr
$13 to $19 on annual billing
Free TrialScreenix instant shares are watermark-free; edited exports include a small trial watermark
7 days
Free plan

What Linux Users Want From a Tella Alternative

A practical breakdown for Linux recording workflows.

The same polished look, on Linux

Tella users care about how the final video feels. The search for a Tella Linux alternative is usually about keeping that polished, auto-edited style without switching operating systems.

  • Native Linux packages instead of relying on a browser recorder
  • Editable zooms generated from recorded clicks, with manual zoom controls when needed
  • Cursor emphasis, camera overlay, and clean export framing
  • A 7-day trial that lets you test the complete workflow

A recorder, not a browser workaround

Linux creators do not want to run a VM, Wine, or a limited web recorder to get polished results. They want a native desktop app that respects Linux display servers and packaging conventions.

  • Direct X11 and portal-based Wayland capture on documented desktops
  • Local export workflow with offline recording after activation
  • Packages for Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Arch, Manjaro, Mint, and CachyOS
  • No dependency on browser extensions or cloud capture

Why Linux Users Switch from Tella

Three reasons developers and creators choose Screenix

Native Linux Support

Tella works through a browser on Linux, but its native desktop apps target macOS and Windows. Screenix is built specifically for Linux with direct X11 and portal-based Wayland capture on documented desktops.

Local Editing and Export

Screenix records and edits locally on Linux, so you can keep projects on your machine and only upload when you choose to share.

Auto-Zoom Without macOS

Screenix gives Linux users the same core outcome they liked in Tella: smooth zooms, cursor emphasis, and polished framing. Screenix generates editable zooms from recorded clicks, while Tella's Auto Zoom can track clicks and cursor movement.

Built for Linux

Screenix runs natively on Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Arch, Manjaro, Linux Mint, and CachyOS, no Wine, no workarounds, just native performance.

  • Ubuntu 22.04+
  • Fedora
  • Debian
  • Arch Linux KDE
  • Manjaro Linux
  • Linux Mint
  • CachyOS
  • Direct X11 and documented Wayland support
  • Native .deb, .rpm, and AUR packages

Native Linux App

8GB RAM minimum
Local recording and editing

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Screenix and Tella

Current Sources

The complete Linux workflow

Ready to Try Screenix on Linux?

Try the native Linux workflow for 7 days with no credit card. Instant shares have no watermark, while editable exports include a small trial watermark.

No credit card. Instant shares have no watermark. Edited exports include a small trial watermark.

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