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Glisio vs Tight Studio
Both have auto-zoom and AI voice on Mac. Tight Studio is Apple Silicon only. Its free tier exports without a watermark. Ongoing AI narration and voice cloning sit on a Pro subscription.
Pick Tight Studio if you want ElevenLabs cloning and a free watermark-free export on an M-series Mac. Pick Glisio if you want Intel plus Apple Silicon, native system audio without a driver, and a Lifetime core with AI on a credit meter.
Feature comparison
Pricing and features change. Check their site before you buy.
Last verified September 2026. Tight Studio source
Pick Tight Studio if
- Free standard export with no watermark
- ElevenLabs narration and personal voice cloning on Pro
- Share links on the free tier
Pick Glisio if
- Intel and Apple Silicon
- Native system audio without BlackHole
- Lifetime for the recorder. AI is credits, not a second subscription for the app
- 16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 from one project
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about capture, editing, export, and pricing.
Does Tight Studio have a lifetime license?
Tight Studio sells Free, Plus ($9/mo billed yearly), and Pro ($24/mo billed yearly). Glisio sells local Pro as a Lifetime license, with optional Pro+ or packs for AI.
Which app works on Intel Macs?
Glisio supports Intel and Apple Silicon. Tight Studio requires Apple Silicon.
Which is cheaper for AI voice?
Tight Studio Pro is $24/mo billed yearly for ongoing AI narration. Glisio Pro+ is $14.99/mo for about 32 minutes of AI voice, or one-time packs. Lifetime holders buy packs only.