recording tools

Jing by Techsmith
free download
5 minutes, swf format
save to computer or screencast.com account  (2 GB free) (Pro $100/year for 25 GB)


Snagit by TechSmith
$30  needs Snow Leopard
MPEG4
some markup tools & effects on image captures
save to computer or screencast.com account or various others


Camtasia by Techsmith
Mac $100
Windows $300
save to computer or screencast.com account
many editing capabilities

screencast-o-matic.com
free web based
MP4 AVI FLV
record webcam
free version : 15 minutes,
Pro $12/year no max time, no watermark, offline/editing options
save to computer or screencast-o-matic.com  account

http://www.screenr.com/
free web based
(log in with google account)
save to screenr account or download to computer
no limits mentioned
?Business version $19/month 250 screencasts ; $49/month 1000 screencasts?

QuickTime X
need Snow Leopard & above