| Dashboard screenshot | MotionMRR video | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | First video free, then from $9/month |
| Time to make | Seconds | About a minute once your provider is connected |
| Proof the numbers are real | None: a screenshot is easy to edit | Read from your provider; the verified badge links to your public page on paid plans |
| Hiding the exact amount | Crop or blur by hand | One switch per video: exact MRR, growth only, or the curve alone |
| Shows history and milestones | Whatever the dashboard shows | The curve draws month by month and each milestone gets its moment |
| Formats | One image | 16:9 on every plan; 9:16 and 1:1 on the Studio plan |
| Risk of leaking data | Customer names, emails or IDs can slip into the frame | Only the chart and the numbers you choose |
When a screenshot is enough
- A quick reply in a thread where nobody needs convincing.
- Private updates to investors or friends who trust you.
- Weekly numbers you post on the go, where speed beats polish.
When a video does more
- Milestones. $1K or $10K MRR happens once. A curve that climbs and crosses the line tells the story in a few seconds.
- When people might doubt the number. Followers know screenshots can be edited. A verified video points to where the numbers come from.
- When you want to keep the amount private. Growth-only and curve-only modes keep the momentum visible without exposing revenue.
- Vertical feeds. TikTok, Reels and Shorts expect a vertical video, not a cropped dashboard.
Doing both
Many founders use screenshots for routine updates and save a video for milestones and monthly recaps. If you’re unsure what to post, read how to share your MRR on X or try the MRR growth calculator to see when your next milestone lands.