# Screenpipe: what it does, who it is for and alternatives > Screenpipe: Records your screen and audio and makes the history searchable, so you or an AI assistant (via MCP) can see how a recurring task is really… Source: https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/screenpipe · Updated 2026-10-20 · Free from Stepthrough (https://learn.ynteractive.com) Updated October 20, 2026 · By [Robert Breen](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/about) Records your screen and audio and makes the history searchable, so you or an AI assistant (via MCP) can see how a recurring task is really done before you automate it. History stays on your computer by default; cloud AI, transcription and sync send data out. Commercial use needs a paid license. [Productivity & tasks](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/productivity-tasks) · Free plan · Free lesson Official site: [screenpipe.com](https://screenpipe.com) ## Learn Screenpipe free on Stepthrough - Free lesson: [Screenpipe: Map a Recurring Task Before You Automate It](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/screenpipe-map-recurring-task-before-you-automate) (10 min) - Comparison: [The best AI tools for executive assistants in 2026](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare/best-ai-tools-for-executive-assistants) - Comparison: [The best AI tools for operations managers in 2026](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare/best-ai-tools-for-operations-managers) - Comparison: [The best AI tools for product managers in 2026](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare/best-ai-tools-for-product-managers) ## Alternatives to Screenpipe Other AI productivity tools in the directory. - [**Routine**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/routine) Free plan Tasks, calendar and notes in one app, with a Console that captures tasks in plain words, an Inbox you process to zero and an AI assistant that reads your tasks, calendars and notes to answer questions and propose changes. Works with Google, Outlook and iCloud calendars. Free plan includes the AI assistant. - [**Notion**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/notion) Free plan Docs, wikis and projects in one workspace, with AI that writes, searches and takes meeting notes. - [**ClickUp**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/clickup) Free plan Tasks, docs, chat and goals in one app. ClickUp Brain summarizes a task or a whole project, writes your stand-up update and answers questions from your own work. - [**Asana**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/asana) Free plan Project and work management with AI that summarizes status and suggests next steps. - [**monday.com**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/monday-com) Free plan Visual boards for projects and workflows, with AI that fills columns and writes updates. - [**Trello**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/trello) Free plan Simple kanban boards for tasks, with AI to turn notes and email into cards. [All 32 AI productivity tools](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/productivity-tasks) ## Frequently asked questions **What is Screenpipe?** Records your screen and audio and makes the history searchable, so you or an AI assistant (via MCP) can see how a recurring task is really done before you automate it. History stays on your computer by default; cloud AI, transcription and sync send data out. Commercial use needs a paid license. **Is Screenpipe free?** Screenpipe has a free plan; paid plans add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official pricing page before you commit. **What are some alternatives to Screenpipe?** Other AI productivity tools include Routine, Notion, ClickUp, Asana and monday.com. ## “Listed on Stepthrough” badge Add this badge to the Screenpipe website, press page or docs. It links to this page, so your visitors can see the listing. Copy the HTML ```text Listed on Stepthrough ``` Spotted something out of date? Email [rbreen@ynteractive.com](mailto:rbreen@ynteractive.com). Listings are free; [submit your AI tool](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/submit). [The full AI tools directory](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools) · [Productivity & tasks](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/productivity-tasks) · [Tool comparisons](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare)