Open Source Bandicam Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Bandicam for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Windows alternative is OBS Studio. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Bandicam and 13 are open source and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Windows alternatives to Bandicam are OpenScreen, VokoscreenNG, CamStudio and Cap.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

     1302 likes

    A robust cross-platform application offering seamless screen recording and live-streaming capabilities across Mac, Windows, and Linux. It supports advanced features like H264 encoding, multiple scenes, customizable themes, and direct streaming to platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

    204 OBS Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    OBS Studio vs Bandicam Comments
    cdcsdces
    Positive
    11

    has all the necessary functions for recording and streaming

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    it's free and works for mac

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    It is open source so there aren't any locked feature, and even you have more control on your video (config) than the premium version of Bandicam.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceBandicam is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is Customizable and Privacy focusedBandicam is not according to our users
  2. OpenScreen icon

    OpenScreen

     40 likes

    Open-source, no-cost screen recorder with no watermarks, supporting entire screen or app capture, manual zoom, smooth pan, custom backgrounds, cropping, motion blur, and direct use in browser for product demos, tutorials, and commercial purposes.

    60 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

     72 likes

    VokoscreenNG is a user friendly screencaster for Linux and Windows. It is a continuation of the now discontinued Vokoscreen project that has been totally rewritten from scratch using Qt and GStreamer.

    173 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

     177 likes

    Record your computer screen with audio input from Mic or Speakers. Also shows mouse clicks in addition to the regular cursor. Simple interface with ability to record in AVI or export as swf.

    163 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Guest
    Positive
    0

    You can configure the speakers just like Bandicam, it shows mouse clicks in recordings just like Bandicam does, and it has a simpled interface like Bandicam too.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • CamStudio is Free and Open SourceBandicam is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Cap icon

    Cap

     23 likes

    Open-source tool for screen and camera capture with 4K recording, timeline editor, instant sharing via links, privacy controls, no signup, multiple layouts, custom branding, cursor options, threaded comments, self-hosting, and paid AI-powered features available.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. Screencast Capture Lite icon

    Screencast Capture Lite

     21 likes

    Screencast Capture Lite is a tool to continuously capture the desktop screen, storing this information in video files. The application supports recording from the primary screen, from a chosen window or from a fixed region.

    127 Screencast Capture Lite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. WebMCam icon

    WebMCam

     1 like

    Capture frames in real-time and save them as WebM.

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    • Windows
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  13. Taksi icon

    Taksi

     7 likes

    Taksi is a utility that allows you to take screenshots and record video clips of your favourite games and other 3D-graphics applications. Inspired by Fraps .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. UltraVNC Screen Recorder icon

    UltraVNC Screen Recorder

     10 likes

    There exist a lot of screen recorders, but all lack the speed for doing some full screen recording. The speed is just to low or cpu to high.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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