Limelight

A VEED alternative for live screen presenting

VEED is a popular online tool for editing and recording video in the browser. Limelight is not an editor — it is the native macOS live overlay that adds clarity while you present or record.

VEED is strong when you need to edit video: trimming, captions, and assembling a finished clip, all in the browser. It is a capable choice for post-production work.

Limelight does no editing and no recording. It is a native menu-bar app that runs a live overlay on top of any app, with a cursor spotlight (⌃⌥1), on-screen keystroke badges (⌃⌥2), and freehand drawing (⌃⌥3). Everything stays on your Mac — nothing is recorded or uploaded.

Use VEED when the task is editing or producing a video in the browser. Use Limelight for live presenting and screen-shares, or run it on top while you record so the footage you later edit in VEED is already clear and easy to follow.

Why Limelight

  • ▸Native macOS live overlay — no browser, no upload, nothing recorded
  • ▸Cursor spotlight, keystroke badges, and freehand drawing in one menu-bar app
  • ▸Run it on top while recording, so footage is clear before you edit
  • ▸One-time purchase free to start; Apple-notarized SwiftUI app
Try it free — download

Cursor spotlight free · from $2.99/mo or $34 lifetime · macOS 14+

Or get Pro — from $2.99/mo · See how it works →

free to start, then go Pro from $2.99/mo or a $34 one-time lifetime license. macOS 14+, notarized by Apple.

FAQ

Does Limelight edit video like VEED?
No. Limelight is a live on-screen overlay, not an editor or recorder. It adds cursor, keystroke, and drawing clarity while you present or record.
Is Limelight browser-based like VEED?
No. Limelight is a native macOS menu-bar app for macOS 14+. It runs locally as a live overlay and records or uploads nothing.

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